Frience (Alpe des Chaux) – Les Chaux
Route Information
Description
Of medium difficulty, this ski touring itinerary starts at the Frience car park, located 300 metres from the Fracherets ski lift.
From the Frience car park, go up into the forest, then along the left of the Leurrins piste for 200m. Turn left then climb the track in the forest on the right. Then climb up to Les Chaux to reach the Télécabine station where the view is magnificent. Descend by the Fracherets or Leurrins piste (if open).
Practical Information
ACCESS TO THE START OF THE COURSE The start is in Frience on the Alpe des Chaux road (in the left-hand hairpin bend 300m from Les Fracherets, take the small road on the right that leads to the car park), in the heights of Gryon. If you are driving, you can park in the car parks between Les Fracherets and Frience. A shuttle bus also runs between Gryon-Barboleuse and Frience. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT The Dynafit Rando Parc is intended for people who have the necessary technique, physical condition and equipment. The routes are marked but unsecured, you use them under your own responsibility. There are no lifeguards or patrollers on the uphill trails at any time. Stay on the marked trail and descend on the marked trails. Descents are closed outside of lift operating hours (before 8.30am and after 5pm). Grooming machines with traction cables are present - danger of death! The Gryon Tourist Office and Dynafit accept no responsibility for accidents. Please respect the safety instructions. Avoid leaving any waste, respect nature and the owners of the land you are using! The forest is a quiet area for wildlife, stay on the marked trails.
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Of medium difficulty, this ski touring itinerary starts at the Frience car park, located 300 metres from the Fracherets ski lift.
From the Frience car park, go up into the forest, then along the left of the Leurrins piste for 200m. Turn left then climb the track in the forest on the right. Then climb up to Les Chaux to reach the Télécabine station where the view is magnificent. Descend by the Fracherets or Leurrins piste (if open).
Practical Information
ACCESS TO THE START OF THE COURSE The start is in Frience on the Alpe des Chaux road (in the left-hand hairpin bend 300m from Les Fracherets, take the small road on the right that leads to the car park), in the heights of Gryon. If you are driving, you can park in the car parks between Les Fracherets and Frience. A shuttle bus also runs between Gryon-Barboleuse and Frience. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT The Dynafit Rando Parc is intended for people who have the necessary technique, physical condition and equipment. The routes are marked but unsecured, you use them under your own responsibility. There are no lifeguards or patrollers on the uphill trails at any time. Stay on the marked trail and descend on the marked trails. Descents are closed outside of lift operating hours (before 8.30am and after 5pm). Grooming machines with traction cables are present - danger of death! The Gryon Tourist Office and Dynafit accept no responsibility for accidents. Please respect the safety instructions. Avoid leaving any waste, respect nature and the owners of the land you are using! The forest is a quiet area for wildlife, stay on the marked trails.