• Sport

La Forestière walk

Most part of this walk is in the forest. You can discover the different vegetation and enjoy the shade!
Red level hike.

Sport La Forestière walk La Toussuire

About

Departing from La Toussuire (73300)
Average length : 03h40
Total elevation gain : 459m
Distance : 7km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Departure: Church parking - Fontcouverte la Toussuire
Distance and duration: 7 km - 3h40
Difference in height: 459 m

From the parking of the church, go up (100 m) on the road to reach the centre of the village (the fountain): there is the deparure of "La Forestière" path.
We advise you to go in an anti-clockwise direction.
Go up in the village in direction of "Pont de Rafour".
At the first hairpin bend, turn left, go along a large, then narrow path.
Cross 2 torrents and go down in direction of "Pont de Rafour" (first delicate path).
Then reach a larger path to go to "Pont de la Scie", and then to "Charvin" forest path.
Follow the direction of "Crêt de la Servitude".
Hike in the heart of Charvin forest. At the "Crêt de la Servitude", go down in direction of "Pont de Merderel"
Arrival on the bridge on the orad RD926.
Corss the bridge and follow the road (on 100 m). Turn left and go up in direction of Fontcouverte.
Go up during 400 m with another delicate path.
Arrival in "Les Lamberts" before going back to Fontcouverte.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 459m
Altitude max : 1199m

Signs

Yelloow signs with direction and walking time

Topoguides references

Buy our 30 walks guide at La Toussuire Tourist Office (€5). Area: Villarembert, Le Corbier, Fontcouverte, La Toussuire, Saint Pancrace, Les Bottières, Jarrier

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    Most part of this walk is in the forest. Discover the different vegetations depending on the slopes: the first part is a south-facing slope, ground is dryer, vegetation is sparse with lobed-leaved trees.
    From "Pont de la Scie" to "Pont de Merderel", you are on a north-facing slope, with a wet ground, a dense vegetation and resinous trees: fir trees and spruces.

    Prices

    Free access. Prices for the chairlift on the PDF opposite.
    Get to the path for free going up walking.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : English, French
    Languages of documentation : English, French
    Not adapted to strollers

    On your way, you may see cows or sheeps pens. Please, be careful of guarding dogs

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 30/09.
    Depending on the snow cover.
    Please contact the Tourist Office.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Public WC

    Access

    Place Olympique 73300 La Toussuire
    Departing from : La Toussuire (73300)
    Latitude : 45.247278 - Longitude : 6.303894
    Moving across the city : Fontcouverte-la Toussuire (73300), La Toussuire (73300)

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair

    More informations

    Information update on 05/11/2024 by Office de Tourisme de La Toussuire