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Snowshoeing itinerary - Le sentier des Paquiers (2)
Description
A pleasant walk through undergrowth, along the banks of the Bugeon torrent. At the end of the walk, you can enjoy the view of the Cheminées des Fées, a rare natural erosion phenomenon.
LE SENTIER DES PAQUIERS
Departure point : Station centre in front of the Tourist Office.
On leaving the Tourist Office, go to Place de la Madeleine. Go down the
stairs of the Odalys Bellevue residence, walk along the building on the right, the start
at the back, below the building. Follow the path downhill, then
at the intersection, turn left downhill (follow St François par
Les Paquiers) to reach Cime Parc. Continue along the path until you reach
the Cheminées des Fées area, which offers an incredible view of this natural erosion phenomenon.
this natural erosion phenomenon.
Options for the return journey: take the skibus (Edelweiss stop) to the resort centre
resort centre at 1650m or climb back up the Chemin de 1450 (trail no. 4).
Duration of descent : Approximately 1 hour.
Difficulty: Medium. (Path can be slippery).
Difference in altitude: -250m.
Advice: Bring snowshoes if the snow is fresh and crampons in case of icy conditions.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 13/12/2026 to 10/04/2027
- From 13/12/2027 to 10/04/2028
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Saint François Longchamp - 14/03/2026
saintfrancoislongchamp.com
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation
Near shuttle stop
Village 2 km away
Open period
From 13/12 to 10/04 daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 59 10 56
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
"Hiking guide", free edition, Tourist Office St François Longchamp
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Non-groomed itinerary
Tricky passages
If you are not accompanied by a mountain leader, make sure you have the avalanche safety equipment.
Animals
Yes
