Snowshoe itinerary: The springs

Set off on a beautiful snowshoe trek through a fairytale-like forest. Larch and spruce trees with a magical charm, where nature seems suspended in winter silence.

Description

A short escapade, both technical and rejuvenating, that takes you to the heart of the La Norma forest.

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
• 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Rates

Free access. The tour is free, but a valid lift pass is required to use the lifts.

Itinerary

• Distance 2.1km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 50m
• Negative gradient 230m
• Daily duration 01h15
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Signposted route n°2
• Tricky passage On the steep downhill section before the top station of the Repose chairlift. In icy conditions, be sure to bring snowshoes or boot crampons and poles.
• Nature of the land Non-groomed itinerary
• Maximum altitude 2025m

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

• Sources: complete information (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Pets are not allowed on the lifts.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 1/ From the top of the Télécabine du Mélezet, start the descent on the Route de la Repose green run. Keep an eye out for skiers as you fork right onto the uphill groomed path, just after the piste signpost.
  2/ 0 h 05 - At the intersection, turn right onto a small path that joins the Sentier des Sources.
  3/ 0 h 20 - On the Sentier des Sources, follow the signs for the Piste du TSD and progress along the route, in the shade of the forest, until you reach a steeper section overlooking the Télésiège de la Repose.
  4 / 1 h - Carefully descend this section to find a groomed piste below, then fork right to reach the arrival station of the Repose chairlift.
  5/ 1 h 15 - Repose chairlift arrival station.