The Cross-Country Area
In the Espace Nordique du Grand Coin near Saint François Longchamp, cross-country skiers have around 40 kilometres of trails at their disposal. The network of trails stretches across Montaimont, the Col du Chaussy plateau and Bonvillard.
The Most Beautiful Tracks
- Libertour: 2 km - very easy - start Chaussy
- Les Rieux: 5 km - very easy - start Bonvillard
- La Colonne: 9 km - easy - start Bonvillard
- Tovachet: 4 km - easy - start Chaussy
- Le Replat: 2 km - medium - start Chaussy
- Bergein: 7 km - medium - start Chaussy
- Le Chaussy-Bonvillard - 15 km - difficult - possible in both directions
Interesting facts
- The high point of the cross-Country skiing area is located at an elevation of 5177 ft.
- Average snow depth during the season is 46 " at summit elevation and 20 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 65 " at summit elevation and 28 " at the base.
- Saint Francois Longchamp features 40 sunny days on average per season. The average for all cross-Country Skiing Areas in France is 33 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 18 sunny days.
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Je Skiffe la Zone Nordique du Grand Coin
Getting Here
Saint-François Longchamp is just under 80 kilometres from Chambéry. From there, take the A43 to the La Chambre/Col de la Madleleine exit near Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines. Then continue on the D213 to Saint-François-Longchamp.
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