Snowshoeing itinerary : Les Herbiers

Between forest and stream, the Herbiers loop takes you into the Charmaix valley. The trail follows in the footsteps of the stream, peaceful in winter but sometimes fiery when it rages, before reaching the foot of the hamlet of Les Herbiers. The descent is then smooth and gentle, joining the Valfréjus slopes in a winter interlude of raw nature and serenity.

Additional welcome

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

• Forest location
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to a public transportation
• Ski resort
• Bus stop < 500 m
• 20 - 30 min from a train station by car
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 3.3km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 160m
• Negative gradient 160m
• Daily duration 02h00
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Marked itinerary °2
• Tricky passage On the section between Le Charmaix and Les Herbiers, in icy conditions, be sure to bring your snowshoes or crampons for shoes and poles.
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1655m

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 : Les Herbiers_Valfréjus (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

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

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ The route starts at the Valfréjus Tourist Office. Cross the resort center, then take the path to the right of Parking 1.
  Follow the wide track to the Ruisseau du Charmaix.
  2/ 0 h 15 - At the stream, head towards Les Herbiers. The route continues along a pleasant footpath alongside the Ruisseau du Charmaix.
  3/ 1 h 05 - At the Les Herbiers crossroads, follow signs for Plan Monin. Go up a few meters on the wide track, then fork left to take a path that joins the downhill ski slope.
  4/ 1 h 20 - At the junction with the downhill ski slope, walk carefully along it, then leave the edge of the slope to reach the parking lots above the resort. Take the main road down to the heart of Valfréjus.
  5/ 2 h - Valfréjus Tourist Office .