The Nivolet cross from the south Plateau

Starting from the southern plateau, this easy, shady walk takes you up to the emblematic Croix du Nivolet overlooking Chambéry. Look up for an exceptional 360° aerial panorama.

Description

D/ Car park on the south plateau at La Féclaz

1/ Join the Chalet de l'Aurore then follow the signs for the Chalets de Glaise.

2/ After a few houses, turn right. You'll soon be treading over the large expanses of pastureland on the plateau.

3/ At the Glaise sign, continue left and enter the forest.
A wide forest track will guide you to the summit.

4/ A clearing invites you to take a breather before heading left. You will find a shelter before the viewpoint.

5/ To return, retrace your steps back to the clearing.

6/ Then leave the route you took on the way up and turn slightly left towards Le Sire.

7/ As you leave the forest at the Chalets d'alpage du Sire, leave the main path and turn right down the path.
At the junction with the forest track, turn right again to return to the Chalets de Glaise.

8/ Return to Chalet de l'Aurore along the original path.

Environnements

• Lake view
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to a public transportation
• Bus stop < 500 m
• Panoramic view

Itinéraire

• Distance 11km
• Distance Modéré
• Type d'itinéraire BOUCLE
• Dénivelé positif 400m
• Dénivelé négatif 400m
• Durée journalière 03h30
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Altitude moyenne n/c
• Altitude maximum 1547m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/05 to 31/10.

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Thèmes

• Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : D/ Car park on the south plateau at La Féclaz
  
  1/ Join the Chalet de l'Aurore then follow the signs for the Chalets de Glaise.
  
  2/ After a few houses, turn right. You'll soon be treading over the large expanses of pastureland on the plateau.
  
  3/ At the Glaise sign, continue left and enter the forest.
  A wide forest track will guide you to the summit.
  
  4/ A clearing invites you to take a breather before heading left. You will find a shelter before the viewpoint.
  
  5/ To return, retrace your steps back to the clearing.
  
  6/ Then leave the route you took on the way up and turn slightly left towards Le Sire.
  
  7/ As you leave the forest at the Chalets d'alpage du Sire, leave the main path and turn right down the path.
  At the junction with the forest track, turn right again to return to the Chalets de Glaise.
  
  8/ Return to Chalet de l'Aurore along the original path.