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Croix du Nivolet from the Plateau Sud

The landmark overlooking Chambéry, reached from La Féclaz's Plateau Sud: a shaded 9.2 km summer loop — and a waymarked winter snowshoe version, with different figures.

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Croix du Nivolet overlooking Chambéry, Bauges massif, Savoie
At a glance
Type
Loop hike to a viewpoint
Access
Free — waymarked route
Best season
Summer on foot; 1 December to 31 March on snowshoes, snow permitting
Parking
Plateau Sud car park, La Féclaz
Town
Les Déserts
Winter access
partial

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What is Croix du Nivolet from the Plateau Sud

The croix du Nivolet watches over Chambéry from the Bauges' rim. From the Plateau Sud car park at La Féclaz, the walk — 'very accessible and shaded', writes the tourist office — reaches the landmark and its 360° aerial panorama. The walking fiche announces a 9.2 km loop, 3h30, +283 m, rated 'Moyen', between 1,291 m and 1,545 m of altitude.

In winter, the same route exists as a waymarked snowshoe version — yellow stakes and signs — open 1 December to 31 March, snow conditions permitting. An owned-up oddity: for the same start and the same summit, the winter fiche publishes different figures — 9.5 km, 323 m of gain, 4h, 'Difficile'. We give both sets as they stand: snow lengthens everything, but it is the tourist office itself publishing both.

Activities

What you can do here

Practical

Practical information

Trailhead
Plateau Sud car park, La Féclaz, 73230 Les Déserts
Summer
Loop 9.2 km, 3h30, +283 m — 'Moyen'
Winter (snowshoes)
9.5 km, 4h, 323 m — 'Difficile', 1 Dec – 31 Mar
Altitudes
1,291 m – 1,545 m, start 1,413 m
Waymarking
Marked trail; yellow stakes for the winter version
Access

How to get there

By car

Drive up to La Féclaz (Savoie Grand Revard), then the Plateau Sud car park, the waymarked start.

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When to visit

When to visit

Summer for the shaded loop; 1 December to 31 March for the snowshoe version, snow permitting. The panorama itself never closes.

Winter

Winter season

Winter access window
Partial access — Live status: savoie-route.fr
Winter infrastructure
Not specified
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the loop?

'Moyen' in summer (9.2 km, 3h30, +283 m per the walking fiche); 'Difficile' in winter on snowshoes (9.5 km, 4h, 323 m per the snowshoe fiche). Both official fiches describe the same start — and publish different figures.

Can you go in winter?

Yes, on snowshoes: a route waymarked with yellow stakes, open 1 December to 31 March, subject to snow conditions.

What do you see up there?

A 360° aerial panorama — the cross overlooks Chambéry and the gap between the Bauges and the Chartreuse.

Where do you park?

At the Plateau Sud car park, La Féclaz (73230), the start of both versions.

At what altitude do you walk?

Between 1,291 m and 1,545 m, starting at 1,413 m, per the official fiche.

Sources

Sources & verification

Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.

Published 10 août 2026·Updated 10 août 2026

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