Snowshoe circuits
Explore new trails and have a go at being a trapper.
Over 80 km of trails providing you with a different insight into the mountains under their blanket of snow, at your own pace, on your own or with a guide. Walk, observe and breathe the air. Dazzling!
The circuits are accessible according to climatic conditions and is closed if the avalanche risk is 3 on 5 or more. Please contact the Tourist Office in advance to find out the conditions of access at the time or click on the button below.
A map of the circuits is for sale at the tourist office.
Over 80 km of trails providing you with a different insight into the mountains under their blanket of snow, at your own pace, on your own or with a guide. Walk, observe and breathe the air. Dazzling!
The circuits are accessible according to climatic conditions and is closed if the avalanche risk is 3 on 5 or more. Please contact the Tourist Office in advance to find out the conditions of access at the time or click on the button below.
A map of the circuits is for sale at the tourist office.
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Take the road to Petit-Châtel as far as the Le Tenne bend. The starting point is around 2 km from the center of the village. You are advised to take the shuttle bus.
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The Tour du Corbeau and Sentier du Renard, respectively the Crow and Fox trails, are a 6-kilometre-long Franco-Swiss snowshoe itinerary with several variants for experienced hikers.
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From the start sign, follow the path overlooking the Chapelle Notre Dame de Vonnes to reach the Chemin des Ramines, turn right downhill towards the groomed loop.
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At the Super Châtel gondola, take the stairs on the left and follow the lift for 40m up the slope (the only difficulty), then turn right and follow the balcony path towards the Lac de Vonnes.
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Dranse riverside trail which runs along the riverside from Châtel to Abondance is nearly 16 km long and accessible to everyone. Here, we present the winter part between Linga and Pré la Joux with a departure from Très les Pierres.
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Head for Pré-la-Joux from the village center, then turn left at Villapeyron bridge. Carry on along this road for around 4km as far as the small car park on the right just before Pré-la-Joux bridge (near the Pré-la-Joux chairlift).
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Itinary follow signs for Villapeyron for around 2km. At the junction at Villapeyron bridge, the starting point for the trail is at the end of the small road in front of you. You can left your car at the Linga's car park at 50 meters.
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Follow the path over the Chapelle Notre Dame de Vonnes to join the Chemin des Ramines in the direction of the Gabelou chairlift.
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Head fro Switzerland and Vonnes Lake. The starting point is by the small chalet on the left shore of the lake, near the car park. You can also join the start of the walk by the shuttle bus from the center (Church square) to Vonnes Lake.