Snowshoeing itinerary: La Voie des Forts

Follow in the footsteps of the builders of the Maurienne on a unique itinerary: La Voie des Forts. From the majestic Fort Marie-Christine, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking panoramas and trails steeped in history.

Description

From fort to fort - Charles-Félix to Victor-Emmanuel - let yourself be guided by the walls and Alpine landscapes that tell the story, stone by stone, of the lives of soldiers and mountain dwellers in days gone by.

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
• 10 - 20 min walk to bus stop

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 4.4km
• Route type Round trip
• Elevation gain 170m
• Negative gradient 170m
• Daily duration 02h30
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°7
• 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

• La Voie des forts: complete information (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/ From the Fort Marie-Christine parking lot, follow the road to the intersection.
  2/ 0 h 05 - At this junction, turn right on the downhill route and continue towards Hameau de l'Esseillon, passing through Fort Charles-Felix.
  3/ 0 h 55 - From the Hameau de l'Esseillon, continue on the path furthest upstream to reach the Parking Fort Victor-Emmanuel.
  4/ 1 h 05 - Return by the same route as the outward journey to the Fort Marie-Christine parking lot.
  5/ 2 h 15 - Parking du Fort Marie-Christine .