Pedestrian / Snowshoe Route n°1 – Le Balcon de Montgenèvre via the Chalvet Gondola
Pedestrian / Snowshoe Route n°1 – Le Balcon de Montgenèvre via the Chalvet Gondola
Montgenèvre
This walk follows the green Suffin trail.
A pleasant way to discover Montgenèvre resort, on a wide, open trail.
Facing the Domaine des Anges and at the foot of Chalvet, it is one of the sunniest areas of Montgenèvre. When the cable car arrives, you will not only be able to enjoy a breathtaking view, but also take a short break at the mountain restaurant Les Terrasses.
Highest point: 2059 m
Route type: loop
Distance: 2 km
Duration: 45 mins
Height difference +: 0 m
Elevation gain –: 266 m
ROUTE
Take the Chalvet cable car, just behind the Tourist Office.
Once you arrive at the top, go to the right to find the start of the green Suffin slope, which you can then calmly follow to go back down to Montgenèvre.
Stay close to the slopes: you share your space with skiers, be careful
Equipment
- Car park
- Public WC
- Picnic area
Rates
Free of charge.
Dates
From 01/12 to 30/04.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Departure TC Chalvet
Place du Chalvet
Next to the Town Hall
05100 Montgenèvre
Place du Chalvet
Next to the Town Hall
05100 Montgenèvre
Languages spoken
- Italian
- English
- French
Please note, you are in the Montgenèvre ski area, keep the following safety instructions in mind:
– priority must be given to skiers
– always stay on the side of the track
– only the Pharo, Suffin and Crête trails and the Serre Thibaud, Chalvet and Chalmettes telemixes and cable cars are accessible to pedestrians and snowshoers.
– priority must be given to skiers
– always stay on the side of the track
– only the Pharo, Suffin and Crête trails and the Serre Thibaud, Chalvet and Chalmettes telemixes and cable cars are accessible to pedestrians and snowshoers.
Updated 02/16/2022 – Montgenèvre Tourist Office –Suggest an edit
