A sunny family walk on the heights of the village, with a view of the village and the Tournette massif. The route is groomed (snowshoes not required).

Sport Petite boucle du Crêt n°28 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt

About

Departing from Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (74450)
Average length : 01h15
Total elevation gain : 60m
Vertical drop : 60m
Distance : 2.3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed
Average duration of an individual visit : 01h15

This route can be combined with circuit no. 29 (Petite boucle de Forgeassoud) at the Espace neige du Crêt.

Curiosity of the trail : Le Crêt is the former centre of Saint Jean de Sixt. The centre was moved in 1868 when the road between La Clusaz and Thônes was re-routed.

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    Walk past the town hall and take the second junction (route du Crêt). Walk 70m and cross the ‘centre’ toboggan run on the left to join the signposted circuit. Once you reach the snow area at Le Crêt, head back up along the La Perrière farm to return to the village.

    Variation : To make the walk longer, you can branch off onto trail no. 29 at the espace neige du Crêt, then take trail no. 28 again at the same point once the loop has been completed. Total duration: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    From 15/12 to 31/03.

    Subject to snow conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Piste de luge du centre 74450 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt
    Departing from : Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (74450)
    Latitude : 45.923873 - Longitude : 6.408923

    Departure from the village centre - Shuttle bus: Tourist Office stop and opposite the tobacconist's.

    Information update on 31/08/2024 by Office de tourisme de Saint Jean de Sixt