Snowshoe itinerary: Sculpture trail

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

Description

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

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

• 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 min walk to bus stop

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

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

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

• 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 walk at the Plan de la Croix parking lot, follow the groomed track 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 towards 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 rising path and take the opportunity to admire the various sculptures. Continue until you reach a wider track at the summit, before turning left again to begin the descent to Jomier.
  4/ 1 h 45 - At Jomier, turn left on the downhill path to rejoin the Piste de Jomier.
  5/ 2 h 30 - 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 h 45 - Parking du Plan de la Croix .