Boucle des Plaines - snowshoe trail

Activity
Winter sports
Snowshoeing
Medium
1h55min
4.5km
Loop
+214m
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Description

A beautiful walk in the heart of the Jorasse forest, traditionally very snowy (to reach Avenaz at its highest point). This loop is slightly longer than the Cornillon loop.

From the Cornillon or Lezaive d'en haut parking lots, set off to discover the Jorasse forest, taking the forest road on the way up. The way back is on the Cornillon path, a little steeper but still in the forest.

Difficult sections

The return path is a little steeper.

Marking

The Plains loop is signposted in fuchsia.

Map references

Snowshoe trail map
IGN top 25 map or Belvedere map from tourist offices

Amenities

Guided steps

1/ Start from the Cornillon / Lezaive d'en haut parking lot (these are the same parking lots), for a 1h55 hike.
2/ Take the forest road to Les Plaines.
3/ At Les Plaines, next to the forest path sign, take the path on your left. You'll pass some meridiennes, and at the end of the path take the downhill path: chemin de l'Avenaz.
4/ Then take the forest road towards the start parking lot.

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Address
Parking de Cornillon / Lezaive d'en Haut (ceux sont les mêmes parkings), Route de la Jorrasse, 74700, Cordon
Opening
From 21/12 to 31/03. Access subject to weather conditions and outside risk periods. Please contact the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.

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Address
Parking de Cornillon / Lezaive d'en Haut (ceux sont les mêmes parkings), Route de la Jorrasse, 74700, Cordon
Opening
From 21/12 to 31/03. Access subject to weather conditions and outside risk periods. Please contact the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.