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Ski touring trail Happy Valley

© Ski touring trail Happy Valley - L.Meyer - Châtel

When you arrive at the top of Pré la Joux chairlift, the route starts straight ahead a few metres ahead. It winds its way up the combe known as Happy Valley for almost 2km.

Description

Crossing this combe offers a nice view of the "Tête du Géant".
A few slopes make for a technical climb, despite the gentle, even profile.
The route arrives at the top of the Cornebois chairlift and takes you back down on blue and red runs to the Pré la Joux car park.
We recommend returning on the red Chaux des Rosées piste and then the red Rochassons piste to avoid missing the junction back to the Pré la Joux car park.
The last descent should be made before 4.30pm.
A fairly difficult route.

Équipements

  • Ski touring route

Animals

Animaux acceptés : Non

Prices

Free entry but transport fee applies. Rando Parc pass prices 2025.2026:
1 Rando Parc ascent: €9.30
3 Rando Parc climbs*: €23.50
5 Rando Parc ascents*: €37

*Valid for the entire 2025-2026 winter season.
These passes give you access to the lifts that take you to the start of the itineraries: Pré la Joux and Petit Châtel chairlifts and the Super-Châtel gondola lift.

Période d'ouverture

From 20/12/2025 to 19/04/2026 daily.
(dates to be confirmed).

Subject to snow conditions.

Languages spoken

  • French

Location

The departure of the trail is located at Pré la Joux. Access by car, big car park on site, or by shuttle line 1 stop "Télésiège de Pierre Longue".

Ski touring trail Happy Valley
Domaine skiable de Plaine Dranse 74390 Châtel
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