Snowshoeing itinerary: Les Moulins

Follow the course of the Arc river along the Moulins loop. Between forests and snow-covered banks, the trail offers a peaceful stroll where the murmur of water accompanies every step and the surrounding mountains frame the journey in a white showcase.

Description

The Arc, which rises at the Col de l'Iseran, meanders for 120 km before joining the Isère in the Combe de Savoie. Its waters have shaped the valleys of Haute Maurienne Vanoise and encouraged the construction of dams and hydroelectric power stations to produce renewable energy.

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. Respect safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.

Environments

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

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 7.5km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 55m
• Negative gradient 55m
• Daily duration 02h30
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°2
• Tricky passage This route crosses meadows. Without snow, it is not practicable.
• Nature of the land Groomed trail
• 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: Les Moulins_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, take the groomed track that runs alongside the road up the valley to the first crossroads.
  2/ 0 h 10 - After crossing the road with care, continue alternating between groves and open areas until you reach the bank of the Arc.
  3/ 0 h 40 - Follow the river, then at the second bridge, head towards the tennis courts through snow-covered fields. Continue on to cross the Torrent du Ribon.
  4/ 1 h 10 - Once over the torrent, skirt around the Espace Ludi-lacs, then cross the Torrent du Ribon again to return to the Bessans dwellings and join Rue de la Chapelle.
  5/ 2 h 15 - From this street, reach the Chapelle Saint-Antoine, then continue to the Espace sportif Le Carreley parking lot.
  6/ 2 h 30 - Espace sportif Le Carreley .