Trail No. 17 - Chemin du Forest
Sport, Winter sports, Snowshoe itinerary
in Vars
6.2
km
2h
Hard
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Intended for experienced snowshoers, this trail connects the Sainte-Marie, Saint-Marcellin, and Pont de Chagne areas. It is a varied mountain route, with much of the trail untracked.
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The Forest Trail is a route reserved exclusively for snowshoeing, intended for people accustomed to hiking in the mountains. Three-quarters of the trail is ungroomed, and it includes a few more technical sections that require good physical conditioning and appropriate gear.
From the top of the Sainte-Marie chairlift, follow Trail No. 18 to the trailhead. At the intersection, take Trail No. 15 toward Sainte-Marie or Saint-Marcellin. The route passes through unspoiled natural areas, offering...The Forest Trail is a route reserved exclusively for snowshoeing, intended for people accustomed to hiking in the mountains. Three-quarters of the trail is ungroomed, and it includes a few more technical sections that require good physical conditioning and appropriate gear.
From the top of the Sainte-Marie chairlift, follow Trail No. 18 to the trailhead. At the intersection, take Trail No. 15 toward Sainte-Marie or Saint-Marcellin. The route passes through unspoiled natural areas, offering a chance to immerse yourself in the valley’s winter landscapes.
Halfway through, a detour allows you to reach the Pont de Chagne via the road before continuing on to one of the neighboring villages. With its snow-covered landscapes, mountain atmosphere, and opportunity to discover local heritage, this hike will appeal to nature lovers seeking a more athletic and authentic experience.
Route: SNOWSHOES ONLY
Round-trip duration: 2 hours
Three-quarters of the route is untracked. A few tricky sections.
Path used by vehicles
- Departure
- Vars
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Difference in height
- 55.9688 m
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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- 56 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 2140 m
- Minimum altitude : 1601 m
- Total positive elevation : 56 m
- Total negative elevation : -557 m
- Max positive elevation : 34 m
- Min positive elevation : -346 m