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The barn loop trail : snowshoe Vallorcine
Where are the animals ? learn more about how to preserve thos mixed larch and spruce forest and its inhabitants.
About
From the hamlet of Le Couteray, follow the forest track north to La Loriaz.
Take the marked trail after a hairpin turn.
At the highest point of the marked trail (1580 meters), turn left towards the barns.
On the rock (former sheepfolds), go down on the left towards Le Lay Le Couteray.
Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Before leaving :- Check the weather conditions: adapt your equipment- Your hike on these marked trails is under your own responsibility- Walking times are estimationsYou are in a fragile environment: respect itWarning : The conditions of the trails are subject to change, remember to inquire before leaving.Access to the trail is conditioned by weather conditions.For more information, contact the l'Office de Haute Montagne de Chamonix : +33 (0)4 50 53 22 08.https://www.chamoniarde.com/What to do when you meet a wild animal ?During the harsh winter conditions, animals have no other choice than trying to survive day after day. Our presence on their territory will obviously disturb them, and even frighten them.Let's try to minimize this disturbance:- Stop and wait quietly until the animal goes away. - Do not shout or make sudden movements which would stress the animal even more.- Do not try to approach it nor follow it.
Period of practice
From 01/11 to 31/03.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contacts
Access
Departure : Parking « Buet / Couteray ».
Arrival : Parking le Buet / Couteray.
Take road D1506 from Chamonix via Argentière and Col des Montets or via Switzerland via Martigny, Col de la Forclaz and le Châtelard.
Parking recommended : Parking Le Buet .
SNCF train stop Le Buet served by the TER-line Mont Blanc Express, then walk along the road to the hamlet of Le Couteray on your left.https://www.chamonix.com/gares-et-arrets-de-train/arret-sncf-le-buet
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