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Boucle de Cornillon - snowshoe trail
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Description
A beautiful walk in the heart of the Jorasse forest, traditionally covered in snow (to reach Avenaz at its highest point).
Leaving from the Cornillon or Lezaive d'en haut parking lots, set off to discover the Jorasse forest, taking the forest road on the way up. The way back is a little steeper, but still in the forest.
This is the easiest and shortest loop in Cordon, ideal for families.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 21/12/2025 to 19/03/2026
- From 21/12/2026 to 19/03/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 21/12 to 31/03.
Access subject to weather conditions and outside risk periods. Please contact the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Favourites / Must-sees
If you want to discover the forest in winter, this is the walk for you!
Updated by
Cordon Tourisme - 04/11/2025
www.cordon.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Forest location
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 01 57
Email : info@cordon.fr
Website : https://www.cordon.fr
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Location complements
The parking lot is on your left, and you can park in a herringbone pattern.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Snowshoe trail map
IGN top 25 map or Belvedere map from tourist offices
Reception complements
Map available from the tourist office to discover these and other trails.
Accompanied snowshoe outings:
During these outings, a mountain professional can accompany you and take you safely through the forests and over the ridges. These themed outings are fun and easy, and adapted to the level of participants. They will give you a better understanding of our natural environment. You can satisfy your curiosity by asking your guide questions. You'll see just how different the landscape can look from the heights of Cordon. Possibility of group or private snowshoe outings.
Tricky passages
Slightly steeper return path
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Start from the Cornillon / Lezaive d'en haut parking lot (these are the same parking lots), for a 1-hour walk.
2/ Take the forest road to Les Plaines.
3/ On the forest road, well before you reach Les Plaines, take the track on your left, signposted Cornillon.
4/ Then take the path down towards Ponts des Nants, which will take you back to the parking lot.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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