Snowshoe itinerary: Petit Charmasson trail

An easy hike for a peaceful introduction to snowshoeing. Enjoy the first views of the Vanoise peaks before immersing yourself in the forest. This winter walk takes you right above the heart of the Valfréjus resort.

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

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• 10 - 20 min walk from train station
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 2.5km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 130m
• Negative gradient 130m
• Daily duration 01h30
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°5
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1685m

Opening period

From 15/12 to 31/03 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

• Snowshoe itinerary: Petit Charmasson trail_Valfréjus (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

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

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ From the starting point at the Valfréjus Tourist Office, walk to the Arrondaz gondola departure station, then take the stairs on the left. They lead above the station to Le Bachat.
  2/ 0 h 15 - At Le Bachat, follow the Chemin d'Arrondaz up to Petit Arrondaz, then continue towards La Ramoure to the next intersection.
  3/ 0 h 30 - At the intersection, leave the wide track and turn left onto a small forest path. The path climbs steadily up to the highest point of the walk, before descending again to join
  join another path and reach La Ramoure.
  4/ 1 h 10 - At La Ramoure, take the forest track downhill, then return to the route taken on the outward journey to reach the resort center.
  5/ 1 h 30 - Valfréjus Tourist Office .