Walking and snowshoe trails

Want to get away from it all and breathe in the pure mountain air? Discover our signposted trails, accessible on foot or with snowshoes, for a total immersion in a grandiose winter landscape. Whether you’re a fan of leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes, you’ll find something here to satisfy your desire for nature and silence.

There are two levels of altitude for you to choose from, so there’s plenty of variety!

The Eriscal plateau, located right next to the resort, is ideal for a family outing or a contemplative break. Easily accessible, it offers well-maintained footpaths and snowshoe trails, with exceptional views of the Aiguilles d’Arves. It’s the perfect place for a first approach to winter hiking.

The starting point for the walk is the Route des Gorges plateau. To do this, go to the Utile supermarket, then take the road that climbs to the left. Once you reach the bend, you’ll see the plateau with the start of the walk.

The trail is groomed, which means that the snow is packed down and the path is marked out in the snow. There are also pink markers all along the route.

The walk offers several options in a single loop – it’s up to you to choose your route!

The Plan Chaud loop is a fun, family-friendly ride on a pushchair sledge, weather permitting. Slightly undulating, this walk takes you from La Toussuire to the Corbier resort.

To access the hiking trail, you need to get to the Corbier/Saint Jean de Maurienne junction, at the entrance to the resort. To the left of the road sign for vehicles, you’ll see a wooden sign with the words “Plan Chaud” (Hot Plan). This is where the loop begins.

The path is groomed and marked out in the snow. There are also black and yellow markers and signs all along the route.

The walk offers several options in a single loop – it’s up to you to choose your route!

Snowshoes are not compulsory as the path is groomed.

If you wish, a free shuttle bus runs between the La Toussuire and Le Corbier resorts, allowing you to get there and back without difficulty. This shuttle runs every day except Saturday.

For the more curious or adventurous, take the Tête de Bellard pedestrian chairlift and get a bit of height. Once you’re at the top, you’ll be treated to a completely different spectacle: an uninterrupted view of the surrounding mountains and a feeling of unrivalled space and freedom.

To start your hike over the ridges, as mentioned above, you need to take the Tête de Bellard chairlift. This is located at the end of the impasse Bellard.

The ridge trail is fully signposted and groomed. There are signs indicating “footpaths”, as well as yellow and black markers planted all along the route.

To use the pedestrian chairlift, you’ll need a pedestrian ticket, which you can only buy at ski pass ticket office on the snow front. If you already have a valid ski pass, you can use the pedestrian chairlift at no extra cost.

The chairlift is not accessible to pregnant women. We also advise you not to take a baby under the age of 1 up to the summit. As far as your four-legged friends are concerned, dogs are not allowed in the ski area or on the ski lifts.

At the top of the chairlift you’ll find Les Carlines mountain restaurant. There are also picnic tables and toilets at Snowpy Mountain.

The round trip for this hike is 10km. However, you can do the outward leg only (5km), then take the SybellesExpress chairlift back down to Le Corbier. Then all you have to do is take the free shuttle bus back to La Toussuire.

Maps of the routes are available in hard copy from the Tourist Office for €2 per guide, or you can download the document below free of charge.

The walks can be done on your own, but we also recommend that you try the experience of accompanied outings: during the day or at night, they are often offered with original themes (discovering the fauna, reading tracks, sunsets, stories, etc.) to discover the mountains in a different way.