Snowshoeing itinerary : Les Essarts

1/ From the Valfréjus Tourist Office, start the walk by heading towards the parking lots and gradually away from the resort, in the direction of Modane. Then turn left onto a wide track that leads to Le Cugnet.
2/ 0 h 10 - At the Le Cugnet junction, continue towards Lacet 2, then carefully cross the road before climbing up to the next hairpin, where you find the track leading to Rieu Sec.
3/ 1 h 20 - From Rieu Sec, follow the route to Mont Rond, then continue on to reach Le Grand Vallon via Le Seuil.
4/ 1 h 45 - Once in Le Grand Vallon, head towards Valfréjus to reach the Pont du Seuil. Cross the downhill ski slopes above the Charmasson chairlift for a few hundred metres, then turn right into the forest.
5/ 2 h 05 - At the entrance to the forest, go straight on to find La Ramoure, then take the path down to Petit Arrondaz.
6/ 2 h 30 - At this crossroads, turn right towards the house, follow the path to the next intersection, go back up the road and then turn right to take the stairs. These lead directly to the Valfréjus snow front.
7/ 2 h 45 - Valfréjus Tourist Office .

Find out about weather conditions and avalanche risk before you set off (weather services, mountain rescue services, professionals, tourist office...).
Equipment and clothing must be adapted to the forecast.
Postpone your activity if the weather forecast is poor. Respect safety instructions and do not venture off the marked routes in winter.