Snowshoeing itinerary: Le chemin du Petit Bonheur

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

Description

For almost 50 kilometers, between Modane (1,094m) and the hamlet of l'Écot (2,030m), the Chemin du Petit Bonheur is a promise to discover the cultural and natural riches of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. On foot, snowshoes or crampons, everyone can invent their own adventure: a break above a village, a few hours to get away from it all, or several days to enjoy 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 10 minutes from a train station by car
• 20 - 30 min walk from train station

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 51km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 1670m
• Negative gradient 670m
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Variant of the GR5, the GR5E. Specific marking in yellow.
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 2050m

Opening period

From 15/12 to 01/04 daily.

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: Le chemin du Petit Bonheur_Modane (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

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