• Sport

La boucle du Chien-Loup

This hike will take you to the Chien-Loup forest and its "inhabitants", the coolness of the forest during the summer months.

Sport La boucle du Chien-Loup Valmeinier

About

Departing from Valmeinier (73450)
Average length : 01h45
Total elevation gain : 300m
Vertical drop : 300m
Distance : 3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the snow front of Valmeinier 1800 Centre Station, go to the top of the resort by following "sous Pré-Aynard" then after the tunnel take the road which goes up on the right towards "le Roi".
At the "Roi" take the left-hand path, down the way, and follow it until you cross the Eglantiers ski run. After crossing Les Eglantiers, enter the forest following the same path until you reach "sur Chien-Loup". From there, take the direction "Bois Bouchet" and follow the path downhill. At Bois Bouchet, continue in the direction of Chien Loup and then "Epilobe". From there, take the track to the "Croix des Charmettes", then take the direction of "La Saussette" and join Valmeinier 1800 Centre Station.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 300m
Vertical drop : 300m

Signs

Yellow marks, except for the route between Les Epilobes and the Croix des Charmettes (ski slope)

Map references

TOP 25 Névache Mont Thabor

Topoguides references

Map of Maurienne Galibier hikes on sale at the tourist office

Further informations

Rock, Ground

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Open to children
Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French
Not adapted to strollers

Pets allowed on a leash only.

Period of practice

From 01/05 to 30/11.

Subject to snow conditions.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

73450 Valmeinier
Departing from : Valmeinier (73450)
Latitude : 45.174452 - Longitude : 6.49418

Nearest shuttle stop: Maison de Valmeinier

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair
Information update on 29/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Valmeinier