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Winter hiking itinerary: Vauvray/Ormaret
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Description
Near the Palais, take the "Chemin des Anes", then the small road in the Vauvray direction. Really easy itinerary and wonderful panoramic views over the Mont-Blanc chain.
From Vauvray: turn left, cross the hamlet and climb to the Fouettaz. Very quiet road, little traffic, wide panoramic view over the Mont-Blanc chain. About 2h.
Possibility to continue after Ormaret village in the direction of the Cry (viewpoint indicator, restaurants). About 3h.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Date and time
- From 21/12/2025 to 31/03/2026
- From 21/12/2026 to 31/03/2027
Additional information
Updated by
Mairie de Megève - 13/06/2025
mairie.megeve.fr
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Open period
From 21/12 to 31/03.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 21 27 28
Email : megeve@megeve.com
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Map of Nordic footpaths available from the Tourist Office
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ From the Palais des Sports, take the Chemin des Anes,
1/ Continue along the narrow road towards Vauvray. Magnificent views of the Mont Blanc chain. Very easy.
2/ Once in Vauvray, turn left through the hamlet.
3/ Climb to La Fouettaz. Very quiet road, little traffic, wide-open views of the Mont-Blanc chain.
4/ After the village of Ormaret, you can go up towards La Cry (orientation table, restaurants). Walk time approx. 3 hrs. (snowshoe itinerary)
5/ Return by the same route.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
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