Snowshoe itinerary: Discovery trail

Feel the soul of the Maurienne, between pine forests, stone walls and fortifications. The walk opens onto vast panoramas: the Dent Parrachée, the Maurienne valley and the Esseillon forts.

Description

Standing proudly on its rocky spur, Fort Marie-Christine seems suspended between sky and mountain, a stone guardian watching over the passage of time. Further down, a stone house
murmurs the history of the mountain people.

Additional welcome

Find out about weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set off (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Equipment and clothing must be adapted to the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Follow safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
• Less than 10 min from a bus stop by bike

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 2.8km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 90m
• Negative gradient 90m
• Daily duration 01h30
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°5
• Tricky passage On the narrower section up towards Fort Marie-Christine. In icy conditions, be sure to bring snowshoes or crampons for boots and poles.
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1480m

Opening period

From 15/12 to 01/04 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Documents

• Discovery trail: full info (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Out of respect for wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead.