Les Alpages du Chaussy on the Chaussy side

Hard
4h
7.5km
Loop
+300m
-300m
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Description

This route allows you to reach the village of Bonvillard from the Col du Chaussy or vice versa. You'll pass through snow-covered mountain pastures and forests. On the way, stop off at the Finnish kota at Bergein.

What to see / What to know :
You can reach the village of Bonvillard and its hostel by following the cross-country ski trail: 2 km return. Be careful not to get caught in the dark.

Marking

Snowshoe signposting: itinerary number 5 in red.

Map references

Amenities

Guided steps

0/ Start - From the Foyer nordique du Chaussy, opposite the welcome sign, turn right and pass behind the foyer. Join the cross-country ski trail coming from Bonvillard and cross it.
1/ Follow the itinerary along this track, staying above it. At the end of the Tovachet plateau, the itinerary descends through the woods to join the cross-country ski trail coming from Bonvillard, crossing it to join a path leading down to Bergein.
2/ Then turn right, cross the black cross-country ski trail and continue on the itinerary that winds through woods and clearings. At the crossroads with the cross-country ski trail to Bonvillard village, turn left to return to Col du Chaussy.
3/ The route climbs steadily through woodland and open space to reach the cross-country ski trail. Follow it to the left, then turn left to cross it.
4/ Follow the path up to a clearing, turn right and climb under the power line. Follow the route towards Col du Chaussy, skirting the Libertour stream.

Address
Col du Chaussy, Montpascal, Pontamafrey-Montpascal, 73300, La Tour-en-Maurienne
Opening
From 21/12 to 23/03 daily. Subject to snow conditions.

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Address
Col du Chaussy, Montpascal, Pontamafrey-Montpascal, 73300, La Tour-en-Maurienne
Opening
From 21/12 to 23/03 daily. Subject to snow conditions.