Hiking - Croix de Feissons Loop
A challenging hike with beautiful viewpoints. The Croix de Feissons viewpoint offers an incredible view of the valley and the surrounding peaks. There is a viewing table and picnic tables.
A relatively difficult route, with nearly 900m of elevation gain to reach the Croix de Feissons, followed by a return through the forest after passing through Villard de Feissons to Salins les Thermes and then Moûtiers.
Start from Moûtiers
Start: Place Joseph Fontanet
The trail begins very close to the canoe and kayak center.
Then, pass in front of the Moûtiers hydroelectric power plant and follow the signs for "Croix de Feissons" and then the pink trail markers.
Upon reaching the Croix de Feissons, at about 1400 meters, an exceptional view awaits you. On-site, there is a viewing table to help you identify the peaks.
Continue towards ND de la Salette, then descend towards the hamlet of Villard de Feissons before following the signs for Salins les Thermes.
You will then reach a section of the Dame Blanche trail, which will lead you into the forest above Moûtiers.
Return to the starting point after hiking 15.5 km.
Alternative start from Salins-Fontaine
Start: school / community hall in the hills above Melphe
A relatively difficult route, with nearly 900m of elevation gain to reach the Croix de Feissons, followed by a return through the forest after passing through Villard de Feissons to Salins les Thermes and then Moûtiers.
Start from Moûtiers
Start: Place Joseph Fontanet
The trail begins very close to the canoe and kayak center.
Then, pass in front of the Moûtiers hydroelectric power plant and follow the signs for "Croix de Feissons" and then the pink trail markers.
Upon reaching the Croix de Feissons, at about 1400 meters, an exceptional view awaits you. On-site, there is a viewing table to help you identify the peaks.
Continue towards ND de la Salette, then descend towards the hamlet of Villard de Feissons before following the signs for Salins les Thermes.
You will then reach a section of the Dame Blanche trail, which will lead you into the forest above Moûtiers.
Return to the starting point after hiking 15.5 km.
Alternative start from Salins-Fontaine
Start: school / community hall in the hills above Melphe
Start from the Salins-Fontaine school, take the road uphill and at the junction, follow the signs for "Circuit de la Dame Blanche" before heading towards "Croix de Feissons".
You will then descend on the path that leads to Moûtiers.
When you reach the Moûtiers forest, turn towards Salins les Thermes at the junction and rejoin the Circuit de la Dame Blanche to return to the starting point.