Trail No. 5 - To the Napoléon Shelter via Le Fournet
Sport, Winter sports, Pedestrian sports, Snowshoe itinerary, Hiking itinerary
in Vars
1.5
km
2h
Easy
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Starting at Le Fournet, this groomed snowshoe trail—suitable for families—leads to the Napoléon refuge. It’s a pleasant hike through open, sunny terrain, ending at a historic site with a beautiful view of the lake.
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Starting from the hamlet of Le Fournet—accessible from the resort center on foot or via free shuttle buses—this groomed snowshoe trail offers an easy hike, ideal for families and hikers looking for an accessible outing.
Near the toboggan run and the entertainment area, follow the marked trail toward the Napoléon Refuge. This iconic building, located on the road to the Col de Vars, bears witness to the history of this Alpine pass and is the destination of the hike.
The route winds...Starting from the hamlet of Le Fournet—accessible from the resort center on foot or via free shuttle buses—this groomed snowshoe trail offers an easy hike, ideal for families and hikers looking for an accessible outing.
Near the toboggan run and the entertainment area, follow the marked trail toward the Napoléon Refuge. This iconic building, located on the road to the Col de Vars, bears witness to the history of this Alpine pass and is the destination of the hike.
The route winds through an open, sun-drenched landscape that’s pleasant in any weather. Upon arrival, the Napoleon Refuge and the view of the lake offer a remarkable setting, blending mountain heritage with winter scenery.
The starting point is accessible by shuttle bus: Napoléon Refuge, Col de Vars
Hiking/snowshoeing route
Round-trip duration: 2 hours
- Departure
- Vars
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Difference in height
- 16.6354 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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- 17 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 1948 m
- Minimum altitude : 1931 m
- Total positive elevation : 17 m
- Max positive elevation : 17 m