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Snowshoeing itinerary : The Chemin de Bostu
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Description
Short walk to learn about the practice of snowshoeing.
From the Tourist Office, head towards Les Saisies, on the RD71A, route des Saisies, for around 50 m. Take left the Chemin du Bostu and go to the end of the dead end for 100 m to join the start of the route. The first part of the route is flat on an existing path. At the "Le Bostu" crossroads, turn right to go up in a wooded area, then come out in a clearing. Cross the access road leading to the houses and resume the route parallel to the road. Continue towards the houses. The route ends at the RD71A, opposite the Reys ski lift. Return by the same route or along the RD71A.
TO KNOW :
Until 1585, Crest-Voland was only a hamlet of St Nicolas la Chapelle. The crestvolantins were forced to walk at least 2 hours across a forest path, then to cross the Arly on wooden walkways, to get to the parish church. The danger of the journey and the distance were the arguments which made it possible to erect Crest-Voland in an autonomous parish.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 15/12/2025 to 15/04/2026
- From 15/12/2026 to 15/04/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 15/12 to 15/04 daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 26/11/2025
www.valdarly-montblanc.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 79 31 62 57
Location complements
Accessibility possible by the ski bus (Center-village stop).
Departure from the trail at the Tourist Office.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Map of snowshoeing and ski touring itineraries in the Val d'Arly, on sale for €4 at the Val d'Arly Tourist Offices (itinerary no. 8).
Map references :
Map of snowshoeing and ski touring itineraries in the Val d'Arly, on sale for €4 at the Val d'Arly Tourist Offices (itinerary no. 8).
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Resort centre
Bottom of slopes
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1 / Leave the Tourist Office. Head towards Les Saisies on the RD71A for about 50 m.
2/ Turn left onto the Chemin du Bostu and go to the end of the cul-de-sac for 100 m to reach the start of the itinerary. The first part of the route is flat on an existing track.
3/ At the ‘Le Bostu’ crossroads, turn right into a wooded area, then come out into a clearing.
4/ Cross the access road leading to the houses and follow the route parallel to the road. Continue towards the houses.
5/ The end of the route is near the RD71A, opposite the Reys ski lift. Return by the same route or along the RD71A.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
