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Boucle des Plaines - snowshoe trail
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Description
A beautiful walk in the heart of the Jorasse forest, traditionally very snowy (to reach Avenaz at its highest point). This loop is slightly longer than the Cornillon loop.
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 on the Cornillon path, a little steeper but still in the forest.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 21/12/2025 to 19/03/2026
- From 21/12/2026 to 19/03/2027
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 01 57
Email : info@cordon.fr
Website : www.cordon.fr
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.
Updated by
Cordon Tourisme - 12/06/2025
www.cordon.fr
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Favourites / Must-sees
If you want to discover the forest in winter, this is the walk for you!
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Snowshoe trail map
IGN top 25 map or Belvedere map from tourist offices
Location complements
The parking lot is on your left, and you can park in a herringbone pattern.
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
The return path is a little steeper.
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 1h55 hike.
2/ Take the forest road to Les Plaines.
3/ At Les Plaines, next to the forest path sign, take the path on your left. You'll pass some meridiennes, and at the end of the path take the downhill path: chemin de l'Avenaz.
4/ Then take the forest road towards the start parking lot.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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