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Snowshoe trail 22 - Le Nant-Robert - La Joyère - Le Nant-Robert
Description
Enjoy the peace and quiet and the secrets of the forest in a pretty little wood before arriving on the Joyère plateau.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 15/12/2026 to 15/04/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 15/12 to 15/04 daily.
Ask for advice at the Tourist Office.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Le Grand-Bornand Tourisme - 30/07/2026
www.legrandbornand.com
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Environments
Forest location
Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 02 78 00
Email : infos@legrandbornand.com
Website : https://www.legrandbornand.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/legrandbornand
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
From the village take the cable car to La Joyère.
Getting to Le Grand-Bornand by bus:
From Annecy, bus routes Y62–Y63.
From St Pierre en Faucigny, bus routes 460–461 (connection with the Léman Express).
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Guide to walking and snowshoeing routes in the Aravis massif (in french)
Map references :
Map IGN Top 25 n°3430 ET La Clusaz Grand-Bornand
Reception complements
Safety and Code of Conduct
- All routes are used at the hiker’s own risk, as they are not monitored.
- Choose your route according to your fitness level and the weather conditions. Check the weather forecast (daily updates available at Tourist Offices or Chamonix Weather: 08 99 71 02 74) and remember to bring warm, waterproof clothing. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly.
- Follow the instructions indicated on the signposts.
- Never hike alone.
- Do not set off too late in the afternoon to ensure you return before nightfall.
- In the event of bad weather or snowfall, some routes may be impassable (information available from Tourist Offices, ski patrols or guide offices).
- Do not use cross-country or downhill ski runs. Crossing the runs is permitted only at marked crossings.
- Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a significant amount of energy. Mountain inns and high-altitude restaurants are available on some routes.
Please be mindful of the wildlife around you!
In winter, mountain wildlife is particularly vulnerable.
By following a few basic guidelines, you can help to protect it:
- Use the designated tracks and trails for snowshoeing.
- Avoid wooded areas.
- Respect sensitive areas marked by protective nets or ropes.
- Respect the environment
- Remember to keep your dogs on a lead.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
At Nant-Robert (bus route F), head up the tarmac road to La Croix for 300 m. After the first hairpin bend on the right, just below a traditional chalet, turn left onto a path that winds its way up through a deciduous forest. On leaving the forest, at the end of the Route des Envers, take the fairly steep path below the Joyère cable car.
3 variations:
- Route in the opposite direction: Start from the top of the Joyère cable car and descend to Le Nant-Robert, then return via the same route.
- Ascent route: Le Nant-Robert – La Joyère. Duration: 2½ hours. Return via the cable car.
- Descent route: La Joyère – Le Nant-Robert. Duration: 1½ hours. Return to Le Grand-Bornand Village on foot or by Aravis Bus shuttle.
Animals
Yes. I keep my dog on a lead and make sure he leaves no trace of his visit.
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