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The first two loops are illuminated every evening until 9 pm.
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Cross-country Ski Trail Grand Paradis Champéry
Sport, Skiing, Cross-country ski piste
in Champéry
4.3
km
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Just a stone's throw from Champéry, the idyllic Grand Paradis cross-country ski circuit is the perfect training ground for beginner, intermediate or expert skiers.
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Nestled in a fairy-tale landscape, this Champéry cross-country ski circuit winds through snow-covered spruce forests just 2 km from Champéry.
The circuit is comprised of three adjacent loops. The first, 'Grand-Paradis' is ideal for beginners as it is almost completely flat. The second loop, 'Les Couailles', has a small incline. The third loop, ‘Les Planchamps’, is the most technical, with a downhill slope followed by a turn.
The cumulated length of the three loops is approximately 4.3...Nestled in a fairy-tale landscape, this Champéry cross-country ski circuit winds through snow-covered spruce forests just 2 km from Champéry.
The circuit is comprised of three adjacent loops. The first, 'Grand-Paradis' is ideal for beginners as it is almost completely flat. The second loop, 'Les Couailles', has a small incline. The third loop, ‘Les Planchamps’, is the most technical, with a downhill slope followed by a turn.
The cumulated length of the three loops is approximately 4.3 km with about 90 m D+ and all loops are groomed for both classic and skating styles.
Depending on snow conditions, the first loop may be open, even if the second or third loops are closed. Please consult the snow report for more information.
A cross-country ski pass is available for purchase from the Tourist Office and the Palladium sports centre. Equipment can be rented from local sports shops.
- Departure
- Champéry
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By car:
Take the Route de la Fin 2 kilometres past Champéry to Grand Paradis. Free parking at the Grand Paradis picnic shelter.
By public transportation:
From the CFF train station in Aigle, take the AOMC (Aigle – Ollon – Monthey – Champéry) train to the terminal station 'Champéry'. Timetables on www.cff.ch ou www.tpc.ch
From the Champéry cable car, take the free shuttle bus from the cable-car to the Grand Paradis chairlift (5 minutes). Timetables at www.pds-ch.ch
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Plain text period
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From 14/12 to 15/03.
Subject to snow conditions.
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Environment
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Spoken languages
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Documentation
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- Map 3 loops
- Rental equipment
- Snow report Switzerland Tourism
- Snow report Bergfex
- GPX big loop
- GPX illuminated loop
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Services
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Equipment
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Services
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