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Trail No. 4 - Napoleon Shelter via Fontbonne

Sport, Winter sports, Pedestrian sports, Snowshoe itinerary, Hiking itinerary in Vars

1.8 km

Medium

Starting from Le Lauzet or Les Chalets des Rennes, this groomed snowshoe trail—which is family-friendly—leads to the Napoléon refuge.
Starting from behind the Lauzet residence or below the Chalets des Rennes, this groomed snowshoe trail is accessible to a wide range of hikers. After a short ungroomed section, the trail reaches the Fontbonne area before gradually ascending toward the Napoléon refuge.
This open-terrain hike enjoys plenty of sunshine and offers beautiful views. Thanks to its accessible terrain and open surroundings, it’s an ideal outing for families looking to explore the snow-covered landscapes and enjoy a... Read more
Starting from behind the Lauzet residence or below the Chalets des Rennes, this groomed snowshoe trail is accessible to a wide range of hikers. After a short ungroomed section, the trail reaches the Fontbonne area before gradually ascending toward the Napoléon refuge.
This open-terrain hike enjoys plenty of sunshine and offers beautiful views. Thanks to its accessible terrain and open surroundings, it’s an ideal outing for families looking to explore the snow-covered landscapes and enjoy a pleasant hike in the mountains.

The starting point is accessible by shuttle: Napoléon Refuge, Col de Vars
Round-trip duration: 2 hours
Snowshoe-only trail—untracked

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Departure

Vars
Difference in height

61.3229 m
Spoken languages
Documentation
- Sentier n°4 - Refuge Napoléon par Fontbonne_Vars
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

61 meters of difference in height