Ski touring trail Happy Valley
Presentation
Departing from the arrival point of the Pré la Joux chairlift, this itinerary takes you through the combe nicknamed "Happy Valley". A wild terrain through a canyon that gives an immediate feeling of disconnection.
The climb on this itinerary is not very steep, but there are a few overhanging sections that require a little balance to pass calmly.
The finish is at the start of the red Pré la Joux piste. The descent is on the Pré la Joux piste, which leads back down to the car park.
The finish is at the start of the red Pré la Joux piste. The descent is on the Pré la Joux piste, which leads back down to the car park.
The departure of the trail is located at Pré la Joux. Access by car, big car park on site, or by shuttle line 1 stop "Télésiège de Pierre Longue".
OpeningsFrom 21/12/2024 to 21/04/2025.
Subject to snow conditions.
Subject to snow conditions.
Practical informations
- Levels of sporting experience :
- Level green –very easy
- Route :
- daily duration (minutes) 180
- type of route Aller / Itinerance
- marked route
- elevation (m) 400
- distance (km) 4
- Additional openings :
- Subject to snow conditions
- Documentation language(s) :
- English
- French
- Dutch
Category
- Section :
- Sport
- Skiing :
- Skiing
- Ski touring route
Tarifs
Free entry but transport fee applies. Rando Parc pass prices 2024.2025 :
1 Rando Parc ascent: €9
3 Rando Parc climbs*: €23
5 Rando Parc ascents*: €36
*Valid for the entire 2024-2025 winter season.
These passes give you access to the lifts that take you to the start of the itineraries: Pierre Longue and Petit Châtel chairlifts and the Super-Châtel gondola lift.
1 Rando Parc ascent: €9
3 Rando Parc climbs*: €23
5 Rando Parc ascents*: €36
*Valid for the entire 2024-2025 winter season.
These passes give you access to the lifts that take you to the start of the itineraries: Pierre Longue and Petit Châtel chairlifts and the Super-Châtel gondola lift.
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Contact us
Ski touring trail Happy Valley
Domaine skiable de Plaine Dranse
74390
Châtel
Phone : +33 4 50 73 35 99
- Spoken language(s) :
Location
The departure of the trail is located at Pré la Joux. Access by car, big car park on site, or by shuttle line 1 stop "Télésiège de Pierre Longue".