What to see / What to know :
The Croix de la Chal is located on the summit of the Pointe de l'Armélaz hill (1840), which offers fine views of the Belledonne range, the Maurienne valley and the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, the Lauzière range, the Grand Coin and the Grand Perron.
- Sport
La Chal
This snowshoeing itinerary takes you up to La Chal, a 1,838 m summit with a superb 360° panorama.
Sport La Chal La Tour-en-Maurienne
About
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0/ Departure - From the Foyer d'accueil du Chaussy, opposite the welcome sign, go straight ahead and the route gradually climbs on a path to the Chalet du Mélèze. This route is shared with the multi-activity itinerary for pedestrians, snowshoers and cross-country skiers.
1/ At Chalet du Mélèze, turn left up a steeper slope. Reach the ridge and turn left.
2/ Then go straight up, skirting the forest on the right. Be careful not to venture into this part of the forest, as cliffs are close by and there is a risk of falling.
3/ At the Croix de la Chal, return to the Col du Chaussy via the same route.
Variation: make a loop and change route on the way back.
Start - 200 m after the Chalet du Mélèze, leave the path and turn left into the meadow. Go straight down to reach the cross-country ski trail. Cross it and head downhill towards Bergein. When you reach the bend in the cross-country ski trail, turn right and follow the path up to a clearing. Turn right and climb up under the power line. Follow the route up towards the Col du Chaussy along the Libertour stream (+30 min and +65 m D+ / classic route).
Prices
Free access.
Period of practice
From 21/12 to 23/03.
Subject to snow conditions.
Equipments
- Picnic area
Contacts
Access
By car from Chambéry to Maurienne :
By road for access on the Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne / Col du Chaussy side: Special equipment is mandatory and must be used in case of snow in winter.
Follow A43, E70 and A43 towards D906 at La Tour-en-Maurienne. Take exit 27 and leave the A43
At the first traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto D906
At the second traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Rte de la Cascade / D77
Caution! In winter, the road between Col du Chaussy and Bonvillard (commune of Montaimont / Saint-François-Longchamp) is closed to traffic.
By train :
SCNF "Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne" station 19 km away for access on the Col du Chaussy side, finish by cab. No shuttle service.
