Ascent to the Drayères refuge

Leave your car at the Ville Haute parking lot, then take the high valley road, snow-covered at this time of year. The 10-kilometer trail winds its way through snow-covered mountain pastures to the chalets of Laval.

Then, still on the right bank, the road ends and turns into a snowshoe itinerary - usually marked out by the warden and hikers.

Beware, it's a long way up: allow between 3 and 4 hours if the snow is packed.

In case of bad weather, check the snow conditions on the Haute Vallée route, as wind and snow can slow your progress.