Virtual tour of the passes
The Espace Nordique du Grand Coin, with its 12 cross-country ski trails (70 km) and 10 snowshoeing itineraries (60 km), allows you to wind your way through the fir trees and discover an unspoilt natural area with exceptional views.
Description
The Espace Nordique du Grand Coin is overlooked by the Grand Coin summit, which gives its name to the site. The trails wind through fir forests, linking typical, authentic hamlets and offering exceptional views.
As well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, you can also try your hand at biathlon or go tobogganing.
The Espace Nordique du Grand Coin, which has been awarded the "Nordique France" label, has two entrances, two departures and two foyers.
The first is at Col du Chaussy, 1533 m above sea level, in the Pontamafrey-Montpascal commune. The cross-country ski hostel sells day, week and season passes, and also rents out equipment. It also has an out-of-bag room and is located next to the Auberge du Chaussy, an ideal place to eat.
The second home is in the hamlet of Bonvillard in the commune of Montaimont at 1355 m altitude, and also offers ski pass sales and equipment hire.
In Bonvillard, you can also enjoy snowshoeing on an itinerary leading to Lac du Loup.
Period of opening
From 07/12 to 09/03 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Equipment & services
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Picnic area
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Covered picnic area
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Slegde run for children
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Play area
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First aid station
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Restaurant
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Cross-country ski hire
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Snowshoe rental
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Toboggan rental
Prices
Free entry for children < 6 years.
Localisation
By car from Chambéry to Maurienne :
By road from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne / Col du Chaussy :
Special equipment is mandatory and must be used in case of snow in winter.
Follow A43, E70 and A43 towards D906 at La Tour-en-Maurienne. Take exit 27 and leave the A43
At the first traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto D906
At the second traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Rte de la Cascade / D77
By road to access the Saint-François-Longchamp / Bonvillard side :
Follow A43, E70 and A43 towards D927 at Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines. Take exit 26 and leave the A43
Head for Saint-François-Longchamp on the RD213, then turn right uphill towards Montaimont on the D99.
From Italy to Maurienne :
Follow the A43. Take exit 28 towards Saint Jean de Maurienne
At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto D1006
Take the D906 exit toward A43/Lyon/Albertville/Chambéry/Saint Jean de Maurienne/Hermillon
Take the D77 toward your destination
Turn right at D906
By train :
SCNF "Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne" station 19 km for access on the Col du Chaussy side, finish by cab. No shuttle service.
Saint-Avre / La Chambre" train station, 11 km from Bonvillard. Bus shuttles from Saint-François-Longchamp to Bonvillard only.