Winter hiking

Chemin Col des Etroits–La Gittaz-Dessous
Col des Etroits–Col des Etroits

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Chemin Col des Etroits–La Gittaz-Dessous
Col des Etroits–Col des Etroits
This walk to the village of Gittaz-Dessous is suited to all abilities. Starting from the Col des Etroits, it’s a chance to recharge your batteries in the heart of the mountain pastures, surrounded by the exceptional wildlife of the peaceful and secret Mont-des-Cerfs.
This easy route starting from the Col des Etroits, a crossroads for many footpaths, takes walkers though the unspoilt forest and pastures of Mont-des-Cerfs. The view at the halfway point reveals the town of Sainte-Croix, the world capital of music boxes, and the mountains of the Alps.
Stop off at the Gîte du Mont-des-Cerfs to savour some local products in the authentic setting of a working mountain pasture farm. Then continue your walk between snow-covered pine trees and plains towards La Gittaz-Dessous.
This there-and-back route in the heart of the Mont-des-Cerfs Nordic Centre, with its ambiance of the Great North, is a delight for walkers of all abilities.
Stop off at the Gîte du Mont-des-Cerfs to savour some local products in the authentic setting of a working mountain pasture farm. Then continue your walk between snow-covered pine trees and plains towards La Gittaz-Dessous.
This there-and-back route in the heart of the Mont-des-Cerfs Nordic Centre, with its ambiance of the Great North, is a delight for walkers of all abilities.
This walk to the village of Gittaz-Dessous is suited to all abilities. Starting from the Col des Etroits, it’s a chance to recharge your batteries in the heart of the mountain pastures, surrounded by the exceptional wildlife of the peaceful and secret Mont-des-Cerfs.
This easy route starting from the Col des Etroits, a crossroads for many footpaths, takes walkers though the unspoilt forest and pastures of Mont-des-Cerfs. The view at the halfway point reveals the town of Sainte-Croix, the world capital of music boxes, and the mountains of the Alps.
Stop off at the Gîte du Mont-des-Cerfs to savour some local products in the authentic setting of a working mountain pasture farm. Then continue your walk between snow-covered pine trees and plains towards La Gittaz-Dessous.
This there-and-back route in the heart of the Mont-des-Cerfs Nordic Centre, with its ambiance of the Great North, is a delight for walkers of all abilities.
Stop off at the Gîte du Mont-des-Cerfs to savour some local products in the authentic setting of a working mountain pasture farm. Then continue your walk between snow-covered pine trees and plains towards La Gittaz-Dessous.
This there-and-back route in the heart of the Mont-des-Cerfs Nordic Centre, with its ambiance of the Great North, is a delight for walkers of all abilities.
Length | Number of stages
6 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
190 m | 190 m
Hiking time
2 h 00 min
Fitness level
medium
Arrival | return travel
Season
Winter season
The winter season is usually from 15th of December to 15th of March.
Protected area
Consideration
Please don’t disturb the roe deer, which are numerous on the snowy plains.
Signalization
Direction of the signposting
The route is only marked in one direction: Chemin Col des Etroits–La Gittaz Dessous
Contact
Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses
Rue Neuve 10
1450 Sainte-Croix
Tel. +41 (0)24 455 41 42
ot@sainte-croix.ch
www.saintecroixlesrassestourisme.ch
Rue Neuve 10
1450 Sainte-Croix
Tel. +41 (0)24 455 41 42
ot@sainte-croix.ch
www.saintecroixlesrassestourisme.ch