Cross-country Ski Trail Grand Paradis Champéry
Champéry
-1/4°
OpenJust a stone's throw from Champéry, the idyllic Grand Paradis cross-country ski circuit is the perfect training ground for beginner, intermediate or expert skiers.
Difficulty
EasyLength
4.35 kmDuration
1:05 h
Description
The circuit is comprised of three adjacent loops. The first, 'Grand-Paradis' is ideal for beginners as it is almost completely flat. The second loop, 'Les Couailles', has a small incline. The third loop, ‘Les Planchamps’, is the most technical, with a downhill slope followed by a turn.
The cumulated length of the three loops is approximately 4.3 km with about 90 m D+.
Depending on snow conditions, the loops will be groomed for classic and skating. Also, the first loop may be open, even if the second or third loops are closed. Please consult the snow report for more information.
The first two loops form a 2.4-kilometre circuit, lit for night skiing every evening until 9 pm.
A cross-country ski pass is available for purchase from the Palladium sports centre. Equipment can be rented from local sports shops.
Turn-by-turn directions
The starting point is located behind the Grand-Paradis picnic shelter. Follow the turquoise markings of Romandie Ski de Fond to start the first loop.
Head to the right, go around the large field, and return around the Alpes'Huskies chalet.
To reach the second loop, cross the forest to a new clearing. After a slight slope, follow the track to the left and run alongside the river in a straight line.
To stay on the first two loops, enter the forest on the left to return to the clearing by a path in the shape of an "S". A slight straight descent leads back to your starting point.
To climb to the third loop of Les Planchamps, which is a bit more technical, cross the bridge over the river and climb through fields towards Les Rives. After some switchbacks, the route descends to the forest edge with a wide bend and joins the clearing of the second loop.
Start
Champéry (1056m)
Destination
Champéry (1056m)
Technical information
Altitude
1095m
1056m
Ascent
+90m
Descent
-90m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Tags
Public transport
From the Aigle CFF station, take the AOMC train line (Aigle – Ollon – Monthey – Champéry) to the terminus "Champéry". Timetables at www.cff.ch or www.tpc.ch
From Champéry (under the cable car departure), the free skier shuttle takes you to Grand-Paradis in 5 minutes during the operating hours of the ski lifts. Dates and times at www.pds-ch.ch
Approach
On the A9 Lausanne-Sion motorway axis, take the St-Triphon exit. Follow "Pas-de-Morgins/Champéry", take the Valley Road tunnel to Troistorrents. At the Troistorrents roundabout: follow Champéry/Val-d'Illiez. In Champéry, cross the village and continue on Route de la Fin for another 2 kilometers to arrive at the Grand-Paradis shelter (Route du Grand-Paradis 23).
Parking
A free parking area is available at the start of the route, near the shelter.
Source
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