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Snowshoeing hike to Les Monts Chevreuils

Snowshoeing hike from La Lécherette (Les Mosses) to Les Monts Chevreuils

Snow Shoeing Easy

Distance
8.1 km
Ascent
388 m
Descent
388 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
1.7 km
Gradient
20˚
Snowshoeing hike to Les Monts Chevreuils Map

This is a popular snow shoeing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 8.1 km, 388 vertical metres of ascent and 388 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Beautiful marked trail starting from La Lécherette. This tour is not too strenuous and it is also not very travelled. Perfect for a calm family outing. Great panoramas of: Lac de l'Hongrin, Bernese Alps and Vaudoises Alps.

Difficulty

Easy

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March