Boucle des Granges - Snowshoe Trail

Medium
2h15min
2.9km
Loop
+174m
-176m
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Description

A snowshoe hike starting from the hamlet of Nant-Cruy (in the town of Sallanches, near Cordon) that takes you on a beautiful loop through the forest, continuing through the hills above Nant-Cruy and Combloux. Occasional views of the Aravis and the Mont Blanc massif.

A loop trail for experienced hikers, through the forest and over the hills surrounding the hamlets. A trail surrounded by nature, far from the roads.

Marking

The Boucle des Granges trail is marked with fuchsia-colored signs.

Map references

Snowshoe Trail Map
IGN Top 25 map or the "Belvédères" map from the tourist offices

Amenities

Guided steps

1/ Start at the parking lot on Route des Granges for a 2-hour-and-15-minute hike.
2/ Join the snowshoe trail, located a 20-minute walk from the parking lot, by heading up Route des Granges.
3/ At the top of Route des Granges, follow the snowshoe trail downhill toward Les Lovatières, then Les Montavus.
4/ Once you reach Les Montavus, the loop heads back up to the hamlet of Les Granges. Follow the same path back to the parking lot.

Address
Parking sur la route des Granges, 188 rte des granges, Hameau de Nant-Cruy (commune de Sallanches), 74700, Cordon
Opening
From December 21, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Access is subject to weather conditions and excludes high-risk periods. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions.

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Address
Parking sur la route des Granges, 188 rte des granges, Hameau de Nant-Cruy (commune de Sallanches), 74700, Cordon
Opening
From December 21, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Access is subject to weather conditions and excludes high-risk periods. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions.