Snowshoe trekking
Parcours Oudiou
La Comballaz, Les Voëttes–Oudiou–La Comballaz, Les Voëttes
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Parcours Oudiou
La Comballaz, Les Voëttes–Oudiou–La Comballaz, Les Voëttes
After the start at La Comballaz, the route winds uphill through the lovely forest to Oudiou. Once at the top, the pleasant snowshoe round tour rewards the hikers with magnificent long-distance views towards the Mont Blanc and across to the nearby Ormonts valley.
At the upper end of the village of La Comballaz, just after the bridge, the snowshoe trail starts with a short off-road climb. After crossing a little stream, it dives into the pretty "Forêt de Mimont" which surrounds Oudiou. The quiet, shady forest offers a special kind of refreshment - nature can be observed in peace, time seems to stand still. The forest passage winds gently uphill to the targeted viewpoint in Oudiou.
At an elevation of 1700 metres, the panorama will be enjoyed to the full, weather permitting: the view sweeps to the nearby Ormonts valley, over the idyllic Vaud alps and, if visibility is good, to Europe’s highest peak, the Mont Blanc. An ideal place for a break before the descent.
The way back downhill is slightly different, but crosses the ascent path a few times - you should not lose sight of the exact course of the route from this new perspective. After some more deep and refreshing breaths in the forest, you take the same route back on the last kilometre.
At an elevation of 1700 metres, the panorama will be enjoyed to the full, weather permitting: the view sweeps to the nearby Ormonts valley, over the idyllic Vaud alps and, if visibility is good, to Europe’s highest peak, the Mont Blanc. An ideal place for a break before the descent.
The way back downhill is slightly different, but crosses the ascent path a few times - you should not lose sight of the exact course of the route from this new perspective. After some more deep and refreshing breaths in the forest, you take the same route back on the last kilometre.
After the start at La Comballaz, the route winds uphill through the lovely forest to Oudiou. Once at the top, the pleasant snowshoe round tour rewards the hikers with magnificent long-distance views towards the Mont Blanc and across to the nearby Ormonts valley.
At the upper end of the village of La Comballaz, just after the bridge, the snowshoe trail starts with a short off-road climb. After crossing a little stream, it dives into the pretty "Forêt de Mimont" which surrounds Oudiou. The quiet, shady forest offers a special kind of refreshment - nature can be observed in peace, time seems to stand still. The forest passage winds gently uphill to the targeted viewpoint in Oudiou.
At an elevation of 1700 metres, the panorama will be enjoyed to the full, weather permitting: the view sweeps to the nearby Ormonts valley, over the idyllic Vaud alps and, if visibility is good, to Europe’s highest peak, the Mont Blanc. An ideal place for a break before the descent.
The way back downhill is slightly different, but crosses the ascent path a few times - you should not lose sight of the exact course of the route from this new perspective. After some more deep and refreshing breaths in the forest, you take the same route back on the last kilometre.
At an elevation of 1700 metres, the panorama will be enjoyed to the full, weather permitting: the view sweeps to the nearby Ormonts valley, over the idyllic Vaud alps and, if visibility is good, to Europe’s highest peak, the Mont Blanc. An ideal place for a break before the descent.
The way back downhill is slightly different, but crosses the ascent path a few times - you should not lose sight of the exact course of the route from this new perspective. After some more deep and refreshing breaths in the forest, you take the same route back on the last kilometre.
Length | Number of stages
6 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
380 m | 380 m
Hiking time
3 h 00 min
Fitness level
medium
Arrival | return travel
Season
Winter season
The winter season usually lasts from 1st December to 31th March.
Signalization
Routing
Due to snow conditions, the locally signposted route may differ from that shown on the SwitzerlandMobility web map. If in doubt, follow the local signs.
Hints
Snowshoe hire
• Blatti Sports – Les Mosses : +41 (0)24 491 15 68
• Hefti Sports – Les Mosses : +41 (0)24 491 15 67
• Planète Sports – La Lécherette: +41 (0)79 211 95 57
• Hefti Sports – Les Mosses : +41 (0)24 491 15 67
• Planète Sports – La Lécherette: +41 (0)79 211 95 57
Contact
Office du Tourisme Les Mosses · La Lécherette
Route du Col des Mosses 106
1862 Les Mosses
Tel. +41 (0)24 491 14 66
info@lesmosses.ch
www.aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch
Route du Col des Mosses 106
1862 Les Mosses
Tel. +41 (0)24 491 14 66
info@lesmosses.ch
www.aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch
