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Snowshoeing itinerary "Le Chemin des Hameaux" (1)
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Description
[Saint François Longchamp]
A beautiful familial stroll, twisting on the heights of the ski resort. It will offer you a point of view on the "Aiguilles d'Arves", the Belledonne and the Maurienne Valley.
LE CHEMIN DES HAMEAUX
Departure point from ‘Les Pérelles’, at the top of the resort.
The route is a one-way trip between Les Pérelles and Le Replat.
From Les Pérelles, at the top of the resort, below the technical services centre
below the technical services centre, follow the signposted path to the right. At the water treatment plant
take the path on the left towards Le Replat. The
trail splits in two after a 20-minute walk. Turn right and
downhill for 25 minutes to the hamlet of Le Replat.
Options for the return journey: join the Montgellafrey road to return to the resort
or take the Bugeon path (path no. 3) back to Place de la Madeleine.
Madeleine
Interests: Family walk, on the heights of the resort. Open views of the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Belledonne mountain range and the Maurienne valley.
Walking time : Approximately 30 minutes (one way).
Difficulty: Easy
Difference in altitude: -165m.
Tips: Bring snowshoes if the snow is fresh. Be careful, the path can be muddy when the snow melts.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 14/12/2025 to 11/04/2026
- From 14/12/2026 to 11/04/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 14/12 to 11/04.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Saint François Longchamp - 12/06/2025
saintfrancoislongchamp.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 79 59 10 56
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Motorway access: A43, exit 26 "La Chambre" (Attention in WINTER the GPS indicates to go through the Col de la Madeleine from Albertville and Montgellafrey village. The Col de la Madeleine is closed in winter and the road between the village Montgellafrey and Saint-François Longchamp. Special equipment are required in case of snow).
Train Station access : Train station "Saint-Avre / La Chambre". Shuttle bus between the station and the resort.
Airport access: Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble, Geneva.
In winter, access can be by the free bus shuttle and access on foot.
In summer, you can park nearby.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
"Hiking guide", free edition, Tourist Office St François Longchamp
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3433 ET
Tricky passages
If you are not accompanied by a mountain leader, make sure you have the avalanche safety equipment.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be leashed
