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Montavus loop from Nant Cruy - snowshoe trail
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Description
Snowshoe hike starting from the hamlet of Nant-Cruy (commune of Sallanches near Cordon), offering a beautiful circuit in the direction of Combloux, in the forest on the hamaux heights. Intermittent views of the Aravis mountains and the Mont-Blanc massif.
A loop for sporty hikers in the heart of the forest, far from the roads but close to the hamaux heights.
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 21/12/2024 to 31/03/2025.
Access subject to weather conditions and outside risk periods. Please contact the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Updated by
Cordon Tourisme - 14/11/2025
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 the right, opposite a house, at an intersection.
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.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Leave from the parking lot on route des Granges, for a 2h45-minute walk.
2/ Join the snowshoe itinerary 20 minutes' walk from the parking lot, up the route des Granges.
3/ At the top of the route des Granges, follow the snowshoe itinerary in the direction of Montavus, then head for the Vernay/les Brons parking lot.
4/ From the parking lot, follow the snowshoe trail up to Les Lovatières, and complete the loop when you reach Les Montavus.
5/ From Les Montavus, head back towards Les Granges, taking the opposite route back to the parking lot.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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