The Bousson pass on snowshoes

From the village of Cervières, discover the Bourget plain and climb up to the Col de Bousson for total immersion in the heart of nature.

Description

The first part of the ascent to the plaine du Bourget is groomed in February. After the plain, the route to the Col de Bousson is not groomed.

From the village church, cross the bridge then take the lane rising to the left: you have to cross the village to reach its heights.

Pass the Maison Faure-Vincent Dubois and take the 1st lane on the right, going straight up to the bend. Take the bend and pass the Ferme découverte La Maison des Bêtes à laine. Continue straight ahead.

Walk up the snow-covered road that serves as a pedestrian route in winter (caution: groomed route subject to fee). Pass the Mur des Aittes, then the hamlet of La Chau. Once on the Bourget plain, continue straight on to the hamlet of Hugues.

At the hamlet of Hugues, leave the groomed route and turn left towards Rif Tord/Col du Bousson.

After Rif Tord, climb for about 3 km to the pass.

Return by the same route.

Complément accueil

Please note that this particularly long route requires careful preparation.

- The telephone network is almost non-existent in this part of the valley.
- The Refuge des Fonts de Cervières is not open in winter.
- In the village of Cervières, there is a cross-country ski hostel where you can rent cross-country skiing equipment (alternating and skating), snowshoes, sealskins for cross-country skiing, sledges... Also tourist information and ski pass sales.

Progressing on snow-covered terrain is far more demanding than in summer. It requires special equipment and knowledge of mountain risks.

An ungroomed itinerary sometimes requires you to "make tracks", and requires good physical condition and preparation.

- Consult the weather forecast
- Avalanche risk assessment bulletin
- Consult guide recommendations
- Make sure you have the right equipment, including avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes.
- Choose an itinerary suited to your physical condition
- Never set off alone.

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Village -2 km away

Tarifs

The piste is groomed and a charge is made (€2) from February until the Cervières Nordic ski area closes (depending on snow conditions).
Outside this period, the piste is ungroomed and free.

Itinéraire

• Distance 20km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 772m
• Dénivelé négatif 771m
• Durée journalière 05h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Nature du terrain Groomed trail, Non-groomed itinerary
• Altitude maximum 2049m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/12 to 30/04 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• French

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