Snowshoeing itinerary : La Trace des Chapelles

The loop leads to the discovery of the little chapels that have watched over Bessans for centuries. Saint-Antoine, set in its snowy setting, and Saint-Claude, discreet and luminous, mark out the route like two spiritual refuges in the heart of winter.

Description

Saint-Claude was invoked to guard against the harmful effects of frosts due to late snowfalls.
The Saint-Antoine Chapel, a listed monument, dates from the 16th century. The exterior frescoes represent the procession of Vices and Virtues as well as Saint-Antoine and characters relating to its construction.

Additional welcome

Find out about weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set off (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Equipment and clothing must be adapted to the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Follow safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Ski resort
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 5.3km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 40m
• Negative gradient 40m
• Daily duration 02h00
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°7
• Tricky passage This route crosses meadows. Without snow, it is not practicable.
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 1735m

Opening period

From 15/12 to 01/04 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are provided for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Documents

• Snowshoeing itinerary : La Trace des Chapelles_Bessans (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Out of respect for wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ From the Espace sportif Le Carreley parking lot, follow the road for a few metres before crossing it. Go around the houses and onto the Plateau des Fossas, then join the path at the edge of the forest.
  2/ 0 h 20 - Once on this path, continue towards the Arc river, crossing it and following its bank. Cross the river a second time to reach Chapelle Saint-Claude.
  3/ 1 h 25 - From this point, continue towards Chapelle Saint-Antoine, then return to the Carreley parking lot.
  4/ 2 h - Le Carreley sports area.