Snowshoe itinerary : La Chapelle balcony

Easy
2h
5km
Loop
+80m
-80m
Snowshoe itinerary : La Chapelle balcony image1

Description

An ideal route for discovering snowshoeing or for a family outing.

Park in the lot at the base of the Crêt Béni chairlift, then head to the trailhead behind the municipal garages (at the far end of the lot).
Take the path toward Plan des Feux and turn left at the flat section to join the balcony trail.
Continue until you reach a beautiful waterfall that is often frozen in winter.
From there, head back down toward the Pont du Moulin to rejoin the pedestrian trail, which will take you back to your starting point.

Marking

Beacons snowshoeing purple.

Map references

Amenities

Guided steps

  1. Park in the parking lot at the base of the Crêt Béni chairlift.

  2. Head to the trailhead located behind the municipal garages, at the far end of the parking lot.

  3. Take the path toward Plan des Feux.

  4. When you reach the flat area, turn left to join the ridge trail.

  5. Continue along this trail until you reach a beautiful waterfall, which is often frozen in winter.

  6. From the waterfall, head back down toward the Pont du Moulin.

  7. At the Pont du Moulin, join the pedestrian path and follow it back to the starting parking lot at the base of the Crêt Béni chairlift.

Sustainable Tourism

To respect agricultural practices, natural areas, and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a leash and pick up after them. Keep and sort your trash, stay on the trails, and close gates behind you.

If you encounter an animal, stop and let it pass.

Do not stray from the trail to avoid disturbing wildlife.

Keep your dog on a leash, or better yet, let it rest in the warmth!

Use designated areas (not the ski runs) and observe opening hours (to prevent nighttime damage).

Make sure you don’t get caught by nightfall.

Stay on marked trails for your safety.

Check the trail’s opening hours and accessibility.

Wear winter-appropriate gear and warm clothing.

Choose a trail and difficulty level suited to your ability.

Check the weather forecast—conditions change quickly in the mountains.

Address
Le Clos, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Opening
From 19/12 to 28/03 daily. The dates when the trails are open may vary depending on snow conditions and trail markings. Please note that if the avalanche risk is level 4 or higher, the trail is closed by municipal ordinance. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather, Subject to snow conditions

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Address
Le Clos, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Opening
From 19/12 to 28/03 daily. The dates when the trails are open may vary depending on snow conditions and trail markings. Please note that if the avalanche risk is level 4 or higher, the trail is closed by municipal ordinance. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather, Subject to snow conditions