A beautiful walk to the valley of the Bauches. This hanging valley offers a superb panoramic view of Mont Blanc seen between larches and mountain chalets.
Take the Montchavin chairlift to Le Sauget. From there, after a short climb, go left (by a wooden signpost) to follow a forest road that goes down to La Fontaine Froide. Then take the right-hand trail through the spruce forest to les Chalets des Bauches which mark the beginning of the valley.
Return by the same route
Warning – Fontaine Froide: take the first path on your right, 50 metres before the safety nets.
Return by the same route
Warning – Fontaine Froide: take the first path on your right, 50 metres before the safety nets.
Niveau difficulté
Level bue - Medium
Prices
Free of charge.
Opening
From 16/12/2023 to 21/04/2024.
Subject to snow conditions.
Subject to snow conditions.
Characteristic
Minimum age
7 yrs
OK for families with children
yes
Elevation gain
520 m
Descent
520 m
Distance
4km
Type of itinerary
Return
Downloadable files
Snowshoe Hike – Les Chalets des Bauches
Départ du télésiège de Montchavin Montchavin
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
Altitude
1250m
Montchavin - Les Coches