Schneeschuhwanderungen

From the car park at the entrance to the hamlet of Chaucisse, from the hiking signaletic, climb into an open area before crossing a stream in a forest section. Then continue to climb to arrive at a place called "Les Carrés". From there, cross a rather flat area and then descend to the Teurets houses. Please note that you are hiking on private properties. Please respect the surroundings of the houses and take your waste with you. In Teurets, the return to Chaucisse is made by a forest path, passing by "Les Chozalets". TO KNOW : Long dependent on the Church of St Nicolas, the inhabitants of this hamlet had to wait until the beginning of the 19th century before having their own place of worship, first a chapel, then a Church. And it is to one of these many Savoyard emigrants that they owe it: Joachim Dumax Baudron, born in Chaucisse in 1750 and who, having become the cook of a Marshal of Napoleon, offered his native parish the means to build a school and a chapel. Built in 1818 with the help of the inhabitants, it was raised to the rank of Church in 1828.

From the chairlift arrival station, take the groomed pedestrian path towards the Refuge du Lachat. After crossing the RD71A, continue on a path to "L'Aire du Nant Rouge". From there, go up towards "Les Saisies". The return is made by the same route. TO KNOW : The Saisies resort also offers many snowshoe routes to discover.

From the chairlift arrival station, take the pedestrian path along the ski slope to reach the entrance to the trail. Go down towards "Le Plan". The whole first part is done on a line of ridges in the forest before joining trail No. 16 in the forest always. Follow the directions "L’Armoy" then "Le Plan". Possibility of going back to the hamlet of Chapets. TO HAVE : The 360 ​​° view of the Mont-Blanc Massif, the Aravis range, or the Beaufortain. TO KNOW : A few years ago still lived Rose, an old lady who stayed all year in the hamlet of Chapets. She lived on her rabbit farms, her garden and cultivated strawberries. She went down to the village every week whatever the weather, to attend Sunday mass.

From the foot of the Evettes chairlift, head towards the kindergarten and follow the ski slope for 50 m upwards. Leave the track on the right and enter the wooded area. The route continues uphill, through a clearing close to some alpine dwellings. Leave the clearing to enter the forest, in the Bois des Evettes. The route winds for a long time and comes out in a large clearing. Continue towards the big farm. From this point, turn right towards Montagnette and Lac des Evettes. From the lake, continue towards Sur Le Crêt and loop to return to the crossroads of the big farm. From there, return to the Evettes car park by the same route.

From the car park next to the Chapel of the Plan, take the road that runs along the Arrondine torrent. Arrived at the crossroads of La Juste, take the road which goes up on the left. After several villages, we discover a very beautiful view of the valley and the Torraz ski area. Continue on the right before descending below the old farm "La Granze". We reach the bottom of the valley to return to the starting point through the forest, then along the road.

From the village square, go up the alley in front of the Tourist Office and cross the RD909. Continue towards the Abbey then climb to the Chapelle des Nants. After the Chapel, go up towards the RD132, cross it carefully and continue the route uphill towards Les Puginières. Des Puginières, descend to the village via the Pont Noir and the Chapelle des Nants. ALTERNATIVE: L'Oratoire des Clapières: From the Chapelle des Nants, go up towards the RD 132, cross it carefully and continue the route uphill on the right to join the Chemin du Fardellet. Arrived on this path, turn left towards Pétaz. From this crossroads, turn right towards the Bois de Fouestarle then turn left to cross the field and reach the Oratoire des Clapières. The return to the village of La Giettaz takes the same route to Pétaz. From this crossroads, descend by the Puginières, the Pont Noir and the Chapelle des Nants (duration: 1h45; distance: 4.1 km). TO KNOW : The Oratoire des Clapières is the oldest oratory in Val d'Arly. During the revolution, it was hidden under a heap of wood and branches in order to escape the order of destruction of the small oratories. Note that "Clapières" designates stony ground, which manifests itself in the construction material of the oratory.

From the Plan car park, take the groomed path that runs alongside the Arrondine stream, walking near the toboggan area. Continue on a forest path towards Les Chapets, passing through "L'Armoy" and "Les Arsets". At this crossroads, take the climb to the left to join "Les Quatre Chemins", and the Chalets des Chapets. After admiring the panorama of the valley, return to the crossroads of the four paths, then turn right onto the track which winds its way between the trees. The bravest can make a round trip (20 minutes) to Les Chapets, the others will continue straight on the forest path of Golet and descend to join the ascent circuit before "Les Arsets". The return to the Plan is made by the same route as for the outward journey. Attention: after the Chapets, do not venture: significant avalanche risks.

From the ski bus stop, go up the street to the last dwellings, turn right into the forest. At the crossroads of Golet, take straight to climb in the direction of Roc des Evettes and Col du Drayon. At the pass, turn right to descend towards "Le Plan du Drayon". From there, continue straight into the forest to reach "Le Golet". The return to the hamlet of Lachat is then by the same route as the outward journey. TO KNOW: From the Col du Drayon, you can descend to the Plan Désert road and reach the hamlets of Planay and Mont-Rond on foot by road (1 km / 15 min). You can then use the skibus shuttle to return.

From the ski bus stop, go up the street to the last houses, turn right into the forest. At the crossroads "Le Golet", turn right towards "Plan du Drayon". At this crossroads, turn right and descend in the direction of "Chemin de la Peignière" then join the road to the hamlets of Planay and Mond-Rond (1 km, 15 min). You can then use the skibus shuttle to return. TO KNOW : When Savoy became French in 1860, a free zone, exempt from taxes, was created. The border of this area was located in the heart of Val d'Arly. The inhabitants then organized a vast smuggling network. Smugglers, to divert customs officials, used certain tricks such as inverting the soles of their shoes to simulate the opposite direction of movement or using strings to discreetly pull the goods.

From the Tourist Office, cross the RD71 road (caution) and take the path along the Bar-Tabac, chemin des Bernades, opposite. Descend for about 150 m at the end of the dead end to join the start of the route on your left. The first part of the route is located under the village in an atmosphere alternating clearing and forest. The route then goes up towards RD71A, route des Mottets. Take a left and take it for 100 m then leave it and take a right at the village entrance sign "Crest-Voland". Continue towards Cernix following the route that passes in the clearings under the RD71C road, route du Cernix. The route ends at Place du Cernix. TO KNOW : The hamlet of Cernix belongs to the municipality of Cohennoz, whose capital is 5 km away. In the past, because of this distance, the inhabitants of Cernix went to school and to the Church of Crest-Voland, while those of the chief town went to Héry sur Ugine, on the opposite slope, until the building of their own Church in 1766. Since the 1960s, Le Cernix has been oriented towards tourism and equipped with ski lifts. The hamlet has become urbanized and concentrates 90% of the population in the year of Cohennoz.

Use the description of the route "From village to village: Crest-Voland / Le Cernix n ° 7" if starting from Cernix, then course "Le chemin de Bostu n ° 8", "Le Mont-Lachat par les Reys n ° 10" and "Descent of Mont-Lachat n ° 9". If the start was from Crest-Voland, repeat the description of the route "From village to village: Crest-Voland / Le Cernix n ° 7".

From the Tourist Office, head towards Les Saisies, on the RD71A for around 50 m. Take left the Chemin de Bostu and go to the end of the dead end for 100 m to join the start of the route. The first part of the route is flat on an existing path. At the "Le Bostu" crossroads, turn right to go up in a wooded area, then come out in a clearing. Cross the access road leading to the houses and resume the route parallel to the road. Continue towards the houses. Cross the RD71A (caution), continue to the left of the Reys ski lift and go up towards the Crestera ski lift. The route then follows the "Desserts" ski slope (watch out for skiers) and continues to the Les Molliettes ski lift. Cross at the foot of the ski lift and go up next to the track towards the Lachat refuge. The route continues in the forest. Pass behind the refuge, and cross a ski slope again. The route then joins a groomed footpath to Mont-Lachat. Return to the village by the same route or via the Cernix or by the TS de La Logère. TO KNOW : Crest-Voland Cohennoz is an ideal balcony on the Aravis range, this 35 km long Pre-Alps massif, whose high crest line rises more than 2000 m. The most recognizable summit is Mont-Charvin, a sort of limestone pyramid 2049 m high. The Col des Aravis (1486 m) is the only passage through this mountain barrier. On the far right, you can see Pointe Percée, the highest point in the Massif des Aravis (2,752 m), in the distance.

505/5000 Nehmen Sie von der Ankunftsstation des Torraz-Sessellifts aus den Schneeschuhweg links entlang der Contreverse-Strecke. Bevor Sie die Boënet-Piste überqueren, biegen Sie rechts ab und folgen dem Skilift Les Charmots. Bleiben Sie parallel zum 2. Teil der Contreverse-Strecke rechts. Beenden Sie den Gipfel des Christomet, indem Sie den Bonjournal-Pfad hinaufsteigen. Kehren Sie auf demselben Weg zurück, um Torraz zu erreichen, und steigen Sie mit Sesselliften ab.

From the arrival station of the Mont-Rond chairlift, follow the ski slope to reach the crest of Mont-Rond. Then walk on the ridge along the track towards the Lac du Guï. Arrived at the crossroads located above the Lake, turn right to descend by the Chemin du Chapet, continue towards Arcanière and Les Frasses. Return to the hamlet of Mont-Rond by skibus from the La Boulangère stop (hamlet of Frasses). TO KNOW : Take care when leaving the Mont-Rond chairlift, this route runs alongside the Alpine ski area. Watch out for skiers.

From the ski bus stop, take the small road to the right that serves Georgières and Les Coins. At this hamlet, descend to the place of the first snowshoe beacon. Arrived at a chalet, turn right and continue to cross over the small bridge of the Nant du Milieu. Then climb in the direction of Favrays, cross the D218b road (caution). Cross the hamlet of Favrays. At Les Favrays, take the path and continue towards Cheloup. Cross the D218b road again (caution) and descend by the Chemin des Nantets. Continue to the village. Return by the same route or by the skibus shuttle. TO KNOW : Between the 11th and 12th centuries, Benedictine monks settled in these places. They will be at the origin of major clearings: exploitation of firewood and construction, creation of meadows. These are the activities that have given this country its appearance today. At the time, the village was named Sainte Marie des Déserts. The popular name Belle Combe was officially used in the 15th century at the request of the inhabitants.

From the TS de la Logère, turn right before the ESF chalet and continue for a few meters. Cross the ski slope to reach a passage in the forest. Cross a ski slope again. The route descends slightly and arrives at a new track crossing. Watch out for skiers! The route descends into the forest. At "Entre deux bois", turn left. The route continues in part more and more clear. The route then follows a track on the right without crossing it. Continue towards a wooden chalet and descend towards a place called "le Moulin". Remove the snowshoes and take the road to the left towards the car park, to find the path at the foot of the ski lifts. The route ends at Place du Cernix. Possibility to reach the village of Crest-Voland by taking route n ° 7. TO KNOW : The Crest-Voland Cohennoz ski resort was born in 1951 with the construction by pioneers of the village and the surroundings of the 1st ski lift: the Lachat (replaced in 1999 by a chairlift). Setting up a station in this isolated corner was a bit of a gamble because road access was difficult, and there was then only one hotel and a ski shop. But at that time mountain agriculture was in crisis and the villages were depopulated. Thanks to the relentlessness of the mountaineers, the abundant snow and the development of skiing, the resort developed and tourism became the main activity.

Accessibility: shuttle, village stop Departure: Les Biolles district (departure on snow) From the ski bus stop near the Church, take the main street of the village for 200 m, then at La Poste take a left towards The Biolles. Arrived at the crow's feet, turn left and continue until the bend. In it take a right towards the cabin of the Biolles ski lift. Pass by the chalet and then climb in the direction of the Verdette ski lift. Pass to the left of the ski lift and enter the Faÿ wood to make the loop. Return to Biolles and the village by the same route as the outward journey. TO KNOW: The télé-traîneau, a tracked vehicle still visible at the foot of the Reguet piste in the village center, is the station's first ski lift. Dating from 1937, it could transport 20 people with their skis to the top of the Reguet in 20 minutes. It was replaced in 1948 by a new ski lift device "the ski lift". The télé-traîneau is a unique model in France.

From the car park, take the road for 100 m to reach the sign "Sous la Bèque", then take direction "La Bèque" by a path that goes up into the forest. When you reach the sign "La Bèque", continue towards "Tré le Sez", then "Sous Zorons". And take the road to descend to the starting point passing through "Les Monts".

From the Tourist Office, head towards Les Saisies, on the RD71A, route des Saisies, for around 50 m. Take left the Chemin du Bostu and go to the end of the dead end for 100 m to join the start of the route. The first part of the route is flat on an existing path. At the "Le Bostu" crossroads, turn right to go up in a wooded area, then come out in a clearing. Cross the access road leading to the houses and resume the route parallel to the road. Continue towards the houses. The route ends at the RD71A, opposite the Reys ski lift. Return by the same route or along the RD71A. TO KNOW : Until 1585, Crest-Voland was only a hamlet of St Nicolas la Chapelle. The crestvolantins were forced to walk at least 2 hours across a forest path, then to cross the Arly on wooden walkways, to get to the parish church. The danger of the journey and the distance were the arguments which made it possible to erect Crest-Voland in an autonomous parish.

From the car park, go up towards La Montagnette passing through the Bois des Évettes. From the Montagnette, join Lac des Évettes. From the lake, go down towards "Sur Le Crêt" then turn right to return to Les Grabilles.