Snowshoeing itinerary: The Petit Bonheur Trail

Weaving through forests, breathing in the air of snow-covered meadows, skirting clear, frozen waters, and passing through villages where the stones hold the memory of the mountains!

Description

Stretching nearly 50 kilometers between Modane (1,094 m) and the hamlet of l'Écot (2,030 m), the Chemin du Petit Bonheur invites you to discover the cultural and natural treasures of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Whether on foot, snowshoes, or crampons, everyone can create their own adventure: a break above a village, a few hours to get away from it all, or several days to savor the passing of time.
At every turn, huts, swings, giant tables, "petits pas," and other surprises await you: so many stops to dream, listen, smell... and rediscover, along the way, the simple and precious fragrance of small pleasures.

Additional welcome

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.

Environments

• Forest location
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Less than a 10-minute drive from a train station
• 20–30-minute walk from the train station

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 51 km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 1670m
• Negative gradient 670m
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy A variant of the GR5, the GR5E. Features distinctive yellow markings.
• Nature of the land Ungroomed trail
• Maximum altitude 2050m

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: The Petit Bonheur Trail_Modane (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

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