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Snowshoeing itinerary : La Rose du Chapet
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Description
Enjoy the 360° panorama at the top of the chairlift "Tête du Torraz" before go down to "Le Plan" by a forest path that passes through the hamlet of "Les Chapets".
TO HAVE :
The 360 ° view of the Mont-Blanc Massif, the Aravis range, or the Beaufortain.
TO KNOW :
A few years ago still lived Rose, an old lady who stayed all year in the hamlet of Chapets. She lived on her rabbit farms, her garden and cultivated strawberries. She went down to the village every week whatever the weather, to attend Sunday mass.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
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 favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 26/11/2025
www.valdarly-montblanc.com
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Ski resort
Bottom of slopes
Contact
Phone : 04 79 32 91 90
Email : sentiers@valdarly-montblanc.com
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Location complements
Accessible by Giett'Bus (Le Plan stop). Free parking at the foot of the chairlifts.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Map of snowshoeing and ski touring itineraries in the Val d'Arly on sale for 4€ in the Val d'Arly Tourist Offices (itinerary no. 18)
Reception complements
SAFETY AND RULES OF GOOD CONDUCT:
Before starting any hike, walk or outdoor activity, be sure to read the safety and good conduct rules!
INFORMATION:
Piste service: 04 79 32 92 67
Val d'Arly Tourist Office, Giettaz Office: 04 79 32 91 90
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Start at the arrival station of the Tête du Torraz chairlift. Take the footpath to the right, along the edge of the ski run, to reach the footpath entrance.
2/ Head downhill towards ‘Le Plan’. The first part of the trail runs along a ridge in the forest before joining trail 16, still in the forest.
3/ Follow the signs for ‘L'Armoy’ then ‘Le Plan’. You can make a return trip to the hamlet of Les Chapets.
Animals
No. Animals are strongly discouraged on this route as part of the final descent runs alongside the sled dog track.
