Just as summer hikers hit the trails as soon as the snow melts, ski tourers wait until winter to don their sealskins. À ChâtelWith the introduction of five marked trails at different levels, the sport now benefits from a suitable environment for safe, progressive practice, right next to the ski area.
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Super-Châtel - Barbossine sector
La Franco-Suisse (easy)
- Departure: arrival of the Super-Châtel cable car
- Length: 4.5 km
- Ascent: 226 m
- Duration: 2 hours
- Arrival altitude: 1,840 m
An introductory route, ideal for a gentle introduction to ski touring.
Barbossine (quite difficult)
- Departure: arrival of the Petit-Châtel chairlift
- Length: 3.6 km
- Ascent: 485 m
- Duration: 3 h
- Arrival altitude: 1,962 m
A more demanding route, suitable for skiers with previous experience.
Le Morclan (fairly difficult)
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- Departure: arrival of the Super-Châtel cable car
- Length: 3.8 km
- Ascent: 305 m
- Duration: 2 hours
- Arrival altitude: 1 948 m
A sustained route, appreciated for its regular percentage of ascent, ideal for working on your cardio.
Pré-la-Joux - Plaine Dranse sector
Happy Valley (easy)
- Departure: arrival of the Pré-la-Joux chairlift
- Length: 4 km
- Ascent: 400 m
- Duration: 2 hours
- Arrival altitude: 2,000 m
An accessible, gradual route leading to a panoramic view at altitude.
The Serpentine (fairly difficult)
- Start: Pré-la-Joux (to the right of the caterpillar garage)
- Length: 6 km
- Ascent: 341 m
- Duration: 3 h
- Arrival altitude: 1,640 m
With its winding route, this climb is a great physical challenge, while offering an unspoilt setting.
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