Snowshoeing itinerary: Trièves Loop

Beneath the pristine silence of the snow, the trail leads into Vanoise National Park. There, a plateau opens up like a celestial clearing, surrounded by giants of stone and ice: Mont Séti, Pointe du Grand Méant, and Ouilles de Trièves.

Description

Every step is an invitation to reflect, between the winter light and the eternal peaks.

Additional welcome information

Check the weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set out (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Make sure your gear and clothing are appropriate for the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Follow safety instructions and do not stray from marked trails in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Isolated

Prices

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 9.7km
• Itinerary type LOOP
• Positive elevation gain 270m
• Negative elevation gain 270m
• Daily duration 04h00
• Marked itinerary Yes
• Marking details Signposted Route No. 2
• Nature of the terrain Groomed trail
• Maximum altitude 2080m

Opening period

Daily from December 15 to April 1.

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

• Snowshoeing itinerary: Trièves Loop_Bonneval-sur-Arc (pdf)

Animals

Animals accepted: No

Pets are not allowed on this hike, which is partly located in Vanoise National Park.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ From the Bonneval-sur-Arc Tourist Office, head up the Alouette green run, keeping an eye out for skiers. Then cross the piste to join the groomed Route de l'Écot and follow it straight on to Pont Saint Clair.
  2/ 1 hr 20 min - At the Pont Saint Clair crossroads, take a moment to admire the view of the surrounding peaks, then continue toward the Refuge des Évettes. Follow the groomed trail past Prise d'Eau until you reach three stone chalets.
  3/ 2 hr 10 min - From the chalets, continue on the groomed trail to l'Écot. Enjoy this listed hamlet, a true heritage gem, before taking the same path back to Pont Saint Clair.
  4/ 2 hrs 45 mins - From Pont Saint Clair, follow the same route back down to the Tourist Office.
  5/ 4 hrs - Bonneval-sur-Arc Tourist Office.