Description
This route allows you to reach the village of Bonvillard from the Col du Chaussy or vice versa. You'll pass through snow-covered mountain pastures and forests. On the way, stop off at the Finnish kota at Bergein.
What to see / What to know :
You can reach the village of Bonvillard and its hostel by following the cross-country ski trail: 2 km return. Be careful not to get caught in the dark.
Further information on localisation
Further information on localisation
By car from Chambéry to Maurienne :
By road from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne / Col du Chaussy :
Special equipment is mandatory and must be used in case of snow in winter.
Follow A43, E70 and A43 towards D906 at La Tour-en-Maurienne. Take exit 27 and leave the A43
At the first traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto D906
At the second traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Rte de la Cascade / D77
By road to access the Saint-François-Longchamp / Bonvillard side :
Follow A43, E70 and A43 towards D927 at Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines. Take exit 26 and leave the A43
Head for Saint-François-Longchamp on the RD213, then turn right uphill towards Montaimont on the D99.
Caution! In winter, the road between Col du Chaussy and Bonvillard (commune of Montaimont / Saint-François-Longchamp) is closed to cars.
From Italy to Maurienne :
Follow A43. Take exit 28 towards Saint Jean de Maurienne.
At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto D1006
Take the D906 exit toward A43/Lyon/Albertville/Chambéry/Saint Jean de Maurienne/Hermillon
Take the D77 toward your destination
Turn right at D906
By train :
SCNF "Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne" station 19 km away for access on the Col du Chaussy side, finish by cab. No shuttle service.
Saint-Avre / La Chambre" train station, 11 km from Bonvillard. Bus shuttles from Saint-François-Longchamp to Bonvillard only.Plain text period
From 21/12 to 23/03 daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Subject to snow conditions.
