• Sport

Orienteering route of Les Houches - Les Chavants

Come and discover the Chavants and its orientation course.

Sport Orienteering route of Les Houches - Les Chavants Les Houches

About

Departing from Les Houches (74310)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 150m
Vertical drop : 150m
Distance : 2km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Orienteering is a sport that consists of completing a defined course on a very precise map. It can also be a pretext for a walk in nature where you can test your ability to find your way in space.
To practice this physical activity, it is necessary to know how to read a map, to transpose it to the terrain (ability to link the elements of the map with those of the terrain and vice-versa), to know the meaning of the legends and to understand the scales of the terrain. A fun activity for all.
The course is marked by 18 markers (grey posts), placed on remarkable elements of the terrain, which are referenced on the map as obligatory points of passage. Punch with the clips attached to the different markers.

The orientation maps are available at the Tourist Office of Les Houches.

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    Enjoy several activities in Les Chavants.
    In winter, try it with snowshoeing.

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC
    • Defibrillator

    Access

    Les Chavants 74310 Les Houches
    Departing from : Les Houches (74310)
    Latitude : 45.896675 - Longitude : 6.781211

    Closest bus stop : Le Prarion
    Closest train stop : Viaduc Sainte-Marie train stop
    Closest parking : Le Prarion / Les Chavants car-parks

    Information update on 05/07/2022 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc