• Sport

The Nivolet cross from the south Plateau

Starting from the southern plateau, this easy, shady walk takes you up to the emblematic Croix du Nivolet overlooking Chambéry. Look up for an exceptional 360° aerial panorama.

Sport The Nivolet cross from the south Plateau La Féclaz

About

Departing from La Féclaz (73230)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 400m
Vertical drop : 400m
Distance : 11km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

D/ Car park on the south plateau at La Féclaz

1/ Join the Chalet de l'Aurore then follow the signs for the Chalets de Glaise.

2/ After a few houses, turn right. You'll soon be treading over the large expanses of pastureland on the plateau.

3/ At the Glaise sign, continue left and enter the forest.
A wide forest track will guide you to the summit.

4/ A clearing invites you to take a breather before heading left. You will find a shelter before the viewpoint.

5/ To return, retrace your steps back to the clearing.

6/ Then leave the route you took on the way up and turn slightly left towards Le Sire.

7/ As you leave the forest at the Chalets d'alpage du Sire, leave the main path and turn right down the path.
At the junction with the forest track, turn right again to return to the Chalets de Glaise.

8/ Return to Chalet de l'Aurore along the original path.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 400m
Altitude max : 1547m
Vertical drop : 400m
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    D/ Car park on the south plateau at La Féclaz

    1/ Join the Chalet de l'Aurore then follow the signs for the Chalets de Glaise.

    2/ After a few houses, turn right. You'll soon be treading over the large expanses of pastureland on the plateau.

    3/ At the Glaise sign, continue left and enter the forest.
    A wide forest track will guide you to the summit.

    4/ A clearing invites you to take a breather before heading left. You will find a shelter before the viewpoint.

    5/ To return, retrace your steps back to the clearing.

    6/ Then leave the route you took on the way up and turn slightly left towards Le Sire.

    7/ As you leave the forest at the Chalets d'alpage du Sire, leave the main path and turn right down the path.
    At the junction with the forest track, turn right again to return to the Chalets de Glaise.

    8/ Return to Chalet de l'Aurore along the original path.

    Prices

    Free of charge

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    From 01/05 to 31/10.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park

    Access

    Parking Plateau Sud 73230 La Féclaz
    Departing from : La Féclaz (73230)
    Latitude : 45.640987 - Longitude : 5.985102

    In July and August, access is possible via the Synchro Montagne shuttle buses, getting off at the "La Féclaz - Centre station" stop. More information at synchro.grandchambery.fr/synchro-montagne/.

    From the "La Féclaz - Centre station" bus stop, take the Plateau Sud road and continue downhill without changing direction until you reach the Chalet de l'Aurore.

    Information update on 18/04/2024 by Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme