Description
Itinerary through snow-covered meadows and forest in the discovery of animal tracks to reach the Rosay plateau.
Safety and Code of Conduct
- Please respect private property: stay on the signposted paths.
- All routes are used at the hiker’s own risk, as they are not monitored.
- In the event of bad weather or impassable snow cover, some routes may be inaccessible. Information is available on the resorts’ websites under the ‘Live piste openings’ section, at Tourist Information Centre or from the piste service.
- Following a snowfall, the route remains signposted but has not been groomed.
- Choose your route according to your fitness level and the weather conditions. Check the weather forecast.
- Remember to bring warm, waterproof clothing. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly.
- Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a significant amount of energy.
- Never hike alone.
- Do not set off too late in the afternoon to ensure you return before nightfall.
- Do not use cross-country or downhill ski runs. Crossing the slopes is permitted only at points marked by a sign.
Please be mindful of the wildlife around you!
In winter, mountain wildlife is particularly vulnerable.
By following a few basic guidelines, you can help to protect it:
- Use the designated tracks and trails for snowshoeing.
- Avoid wooded areas.
- Respect sensitive areas marked by protective nets or ropes.
- Respect the environment
- Remember to keep your dogs on a lead.
- Guidebook with maps/step-by-stepStart from the Matte car park on the Route de l'Envers du Chinaillon. The start of the route is on the other side of the road at the bottom of the car park, near the ski touring route. Follow the 24 markers along a route that climbs across fields and then partly through woodland before emerging onto the Rosay plateau, the heart of the alpine ski area. Beautiful views along the route. Return via the same route.
3 alternatives:
- Route in the opposite direction: Start and finish at the top of the Rosay cable car.
- Ascent route: La Matte–Le Rosay. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Return via the Rosay cable car then the Aravis Bus shuttle.
- Descent route: Le Rosay (access via cable car)–La Matte. Duration: 45 minutes.
Further information on localisation
Further information on localisation
Road of the reverse of the Chinaillon, at the parking lot of the Matte.
Getting to Le Grand-Bornand by bus:
From Annecy, bus routes Y62–Y63.
From St Pierre en Faucigny, bus routes 460–461 (connection with the Léman Express).Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Accepted customers
- Walkers/hikers
- Level bue - Medium
- Minimum age (in years) : 10
Plain text period
From 15/12 to 15/04 daily.
Ask for advice at the Tourist Office.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Ask for advice at the Tourist Office.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Environment
- Mountain view
- Forest location
- Mountain location
- Ski resort
