Snowshoeing treks : La croix du Nivolet

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Parking Plateau Sud
73230 La Féclaz
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Level bue - Medium
4h00
11 km
Loop

Presentation

A great classic snowshoeing trail that takes you to the lookout at the wayside cross overlooking the valley.

Departure from Plateau Sud at La Féclaz

From the Plateau Sud car park, follow the snowshoe signs for Le Nivolet along the groomed track to the right of the cross-country ski runs. Leave the cross-country track on your left and head towards the Chalets de Glaise. Be careful when crossing the road. You will soon be on the wide expanses of the Glaise pastures. Stay on the edge of the forest until you reach the next signpost.

At the Glaise signpost, continue left into the forest. A wide forest track will guide you to the summit. It's a fairly long climb, so be patient!
At the summit, a small clearing invites you to take a breather before heading left towards the Croix du Nivolet. You'll find a shelter before the viewpoint. On the way back, retrace your steps to the small clearing.
Leave the route you took on the way up and turn slightly left onto a hilly, wooded path. As you leave the forest, fork right before the chalet and descend the fairly steep path to the level.
Then continue straight ahead on the groomed and waymarked Plateau de Glaise trail to reach the resort. Alternative route: From the Sire car park, set off for a 6km hike, about 2h30 each way. Go up to the right of the pistes, behind the restaurant, to the ridge. At the chalets, follow the "Croix du Nivolet" signs. Return the same way.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

0/ Departure from Plateau Sud at La Féclaz

1/ From the Plateau Sud car park, follow the snowshoe signs for Le Nivolet along the groomed track to the right of the cross-country ski runs. Leave the cross-country track on your left and head towards the Chalets de Glaise. Be careful when crossing the road. You will soon be on the wide expanses of the Glaise pastures. Stay on the edge of the forest until you reach the next signpost.

2/ At the Glaise signpost, continue left into the forest. A wide forest track will guide you to the summit. It's a fairly long climb, so be patient! At the summit, a small clearing invites you to take a breather before heading left towards the Croix du Nivolet. You'll find a shelter before the viewpoint.

3/ On the way back, retrace your steps to the small clearing. Leave the route you took on the way up and turn slightly left onto a hilly, wooded path. As you leave the forest, fork right before the chalet and descend the fairly steep path to the level. Then continue straight ahead on the groomed and waymarked Plateau de Glaise trail to reach the resort.

4/ Alternative route:
From the Sire car park, set off for a 6km hike, about 2h30 each way. Go up to the right of the pistes, behind the restaurant, to the ridge. At the chalets, follow the "Croix du Nivolet" signs. Return the same way.

Opening

From 01/12 to 31/03.

Subject to snow conditions.

Itinerary

Elevation gain 355 m
Nature of the ground Non-groomed itinerary
Way marking Jalons métalliques avec marqueur jaune
Cartographic references Map TOP 25 IGN 3332 OT, Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains
Animaux Pets allowed

Hosting conditions:
Les animaux doivent être tenus en laisse à tout moment.

Additional information

Equipment(s):

Parking nearby

Service(s):

Pets welcome

Additional information on pricing:
Plan raquettes en vente à l'office de tourisme au prix de 1.50€

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Itinéraire randonnée raquettes : Croix du Nivolet © GCAT
GPX La Croix du Nivolet depuis le plateau sud ( © GCAT

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