Snowshoe itinerary: Les Vincendières

Here, the mountains reveal themselves in all their winter splendor, both gentle and powerful. On these slopes, where the snow dances in the wind, it breathes and sometimes breaks free: avalanches are a reminder that this world remains alive and untamed.

Description

Walking here means listening to the mountain, respecting it, and savoring the beauty of its delicate balance.

Additional welcome

Check the weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set out (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Make sure your gear and clothing are appropriate for the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Follow safety instructions and do not stray from marked trails in winter.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Less than a 10-minute walk from a bus stop

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 7.9 km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 85m
• Negative gradient 85m
• Daily duration 2:45 a.m.
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted Route No. 3
• Tricky passage This route crosses meadows. Without snow, it is impassable.
• Nature of the land Groomed trail
• Maximum altitude 1800m

Opening period

Daily from December 15 to April 1.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Labels

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

• Snowshoe itinerary: Les Vincendières–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 du Carreley parking lot, cross the Torrent d'Avérole to reach the La Bessanaise vacation resort.
  2/ 0 h 25 - Then follow the stream up to the hamlet of La Goulaz, before continuing on into the Avérole Valley (out-and-back section).
  3/ 2 hrs - After returning to the hamlet of La Goulaz, continue on the main path to the Travérole plateau.
  4/ 2 hrs 20 mins - At the next crossroads, head toward La Bessanaise and follow the same route as before to reach the Carreley parking lot.
  5/ 2 hrs 45 mins - The Carreley sports area.