Piste d’Issalet
Overview
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Distance 10 km
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Ascent 300 m
Intro
This trail is located on the closest peak to Vevey, Les Pléiades, which although not very high offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the nearby Alps. Alternating flat sections with moderate descents and climbs through beautiful scenery.
Description
The «Issalet» trail, through clearings, is suitable for beginners through to experienced skiers – with blue, red and black options. It starts off winding through the unspoilt landscape of «Les Tenasses», well-known for the vast meadows of narcissi that can be seen every year in late May. This is followed by a traverse towards the Prantin chalet, with views of the Col and Dent de Lys.
The trail leads to the clearing of Les Mossettes, then through the mountain pastures and forests of Fontanna-David. You return towards the Motalles car park passing through another clearing, called Présemavau, and ending with a path deep in the forest of Tenasses before heading down to Les Pléiades.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Type |
Classic
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| Start location |
Les Pléiades, parking des Motalles
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| Destination |
Les Pléiades, parking des Motalles
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| Ascent |
300 m
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| Descent |
300 m
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| Distance |
10 km
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/cross-country-skiing/ro... |
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme
Rue du Théâtre 5
1820
Montreux 2
Phone
+41 (0)84 886 84 84
info@montreuxriviera.com
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