Le chemin des hameaux
Departures: There are two possible departure points: from "Les Pérelles", at the top of the resort, or from the hamlet of "Cochenières", on the road to Montgellafrey.
The route forms a loop. A "Chemin des hameaux" sign marks the start.
From Les Pérelles, follow the path downhill, signposted with yellow markers. The path splits in two after 20 minutes. Turn right and descend for 25 minutes to the hamlet of Replat, then continue flat for 15 minutes to the hamlet of Cochenières. From here, you can loop back up to Les Pérelles (45 mins) or join the Montgellafrey road, which will take you back to the resort (20 mins), or cross the road and follow the Cochenières path to Place de la Madeleine (40 mins).
Points of interest: Family walk, on the heights of the resort. Open views of the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Belledonne mountain range and the Maurienne valley.
Tour duration : Approximately 1h45 (return).
Difficulty: Easy / medium (if there is not too much snow).
Difference in altitude: 155m.
Tips: Bring snowshoes if the snow is fresh. Be careful, the path can be muddy when the snow melts.
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- Sport
Snowshoeing itinerary "Le Chemin des Hameaux" (1)
[Saint François Longchamp]
A beautiful familial stroll, twisting on the heights of the ski resort. It will offer you a point of view on the "Aiguilles d'Arves", the Belledonne and the Maurienne Valley.
About
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Dogs must be leashed
Period of practice
From 19/12 to 15/04.
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Motorway access: A43, exit 26 "La Chambre" (Attention in WINTER the GPS indicates to go through the Col de la Madeleine from Albertville and Montgellafrey village. The Col de la Madeleine is closed in winter and the road between the village Montgellafrey and Saint-François Longchamp. Special equipment are required in case of snow).
Train Station access : Train station "Saint-Avre / La Chambre". Shuttle bus between the station and the resort.
Airport access: Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble, Geneva.
In winter, access can be by the free bus shuttle and access on foot.
In summer, you can park nearby.
