Snowshoeing itinerary : Route de l'Ecot

At an altitude of 2,000 meters, the listed hamlet of l'Écot reveals all the mountain authenticity and unspoiled charm of yesteryear. Following in the footsteps of the film Belle et Sébastien, the route takes you to the heart of Haute Maurienne Vanoise.

Description

Between glistening icefalls, winter-frozen torrents and rocky landscapes, this walk offers a unique immersion in a pristine and inspiring mountain heritage.

Additional welcome information

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. Respect safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Isolated
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Prices

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 6.5km
• Itinerary type Return
• Positive elevation gain 200m
• Negative elevation gain 200m
• Daily duration 02h45
• Marked itinerary Yes
• Marking details Signposted route n°1
• Nature of the terrain Groomed trail
• Maximum altitude 2020m

Opening period

From 15/12 to 01/04 daily.

Subject to favorable weather.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

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

• Snowshoeing itinerary : Route de l'Ecot_Bonneval-sur-Arc (pdf)

Animals

Animals accepted: Yes

Animals accepted with supplement: No

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

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ From the Tourist Office, go to the snow front, then follow the groomed Route de l'Écot trail towards Oratoire Saint-Landry. Be careful when crossing the trail.
  2/ 0 h 45 - At the Oratoire, continue straight ahead on the same groomed track as far as Pont Saint-Clair. Take time to visit the hamlet of l'Écot, then return to Pont Saint-Clair.
  3/ 1 h 20 - From this crossroads, turn around and take the same route back down to the Tourist Office.
  3/ 2 h 45 - Bonneval-sur-Arc Tourist Office.