Snowshoe itinerary: Sculpture Trail

The Aussois hides wooden secrets. Here, unusual figures appear: a family frozen in a tender pose, an enigmatic Moaï, and a bench that invites you to sit and dream.

Description

Each sculpture by Serge Couvert seems to breathe in unison with the trees, as if art and nature had come together. Walk, touch, breathe deeply... and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of a path where every step reveals an unexpected, poetic, and living world.

Additional welcome

Check the weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set out (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Make sure your gear and clothing are appropriate for the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Follow safety instructions and do not stray from marked trails in winter.

Environments

• Forest location
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Isolated
• 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
• 10–20-minute walk to the bus stop

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 5.2 km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 220m
• Negative gradient 220m
• Daily duration 02h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Route 10
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1735m

Opening period

Daily from December 15 to April 1.

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

• Snowshoe itinerary: Sculpture Trail_Aussois (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

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

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ Start the hike at the Plan de la Croix parking lot, follow the groomed trail shared with cross-country skiers as far as 1ère Combe, then turn left onto the small terraced path leading to the Piste de Jomier.
  2/ 0 h 25 - At the Piste de Jomier, continue toward the Monolithe and wind along the forest edge for about 2 km to reach the next junction.
  3/ 1 h - At the junction, turn left onto the ascending path and take the opportunity to admire the various sculptures. Continue until you reach a wider trail at the summit, then turn left again to begin the descent to Jomier.
  4/ 1 hr 45 min - At Jomier, turn left onto the downhill path to rejoin the Piste de Jomier.
  5/ 2 hrs 30 mins - At Piste de Jomier, follow the same route as before, passing through the 1st Combe and finishing the loop at the Plan de la Croix parking lot.
  6/ 2 hrs 45 mins - Plan de la Croix parking lot.