Snowshoeing itinerary: Les Petits Trappeurs

An ideal route for a leisurely stroll in the heart of Valfréjus' winter scenery. This forest loop lets you enjoy the pleasures of the snow-covered mountains.

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
• Bottom of slopes
• Close to a public transportation
• Ski resort
• Village 2 km away
• Bus stop < 500 m
• 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 3km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 150m
• Negative gradient 150m
• Daily duration 01h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Marked itinerary °1
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1695m

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 Petits Trappeurs_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 Valfréjus Tourist Office, go to the heart of the resort
  then take the stairs on the left to reach the
  Chemin d'Arrondaz.
  2/ 0 h 15 - At this first crossroads, head up the access road towards
  La Ramoure, passing through Petit Arrondaz. Continue straight on
  to the next junction, then turn left to join the blue
  Escargot blue alpine ski run.
  3/ 0 h 45 - After crossing the piste, follow the narrow path to the next
  next junction. Then take the narrowest path on the right
  and continue to the next intersection. Continue straight ahead
  straight ahead to re-enter the forest, staying on this path,
  return to the blue Escargot trail.
  4/ 1 h 10 - Cross the track and follow it slightly downhill for a few metres
  downhill for a few metres, before turning right to reach the next
  the next intersection. Then take the wide downhill path
  and return to the heart of the resort, taking the same route
  as on the outward journey.
  5/ 1 h 45 - Valfréjus Tourist Office .