Night ski touring - La Populaire
Easy
2h
5km
Loop
+683m
-4m
Description
Medium-level ski touring route, open only on Tuesday evenings, connecting the cable car departure point to Roc d'Orsay in Villars.
Every Tuesday evening from the closing of the slopes until 10pm, ski touring in complete safety in the Villars sector.
From the departure of the Roc d'Orsay gondola, follow the track passing by the Col-de-Soud, the Golf and Bretaye and finally reach the Roc d'Orsay. This itinerary follows the groomed slope and has a gentle slope, perfectly suited to beginners.
As this run is artificially snowed, snow is guaranteed for most of the winter.
The return journey is via the same piste.
Transport
Safety and recommendations
- This itinerary is only accessible on Tuesday evenings during the winter season and depending on snow conditions.
- Access is authorised from the closing of the slopes at 4.30pm until 10pm (last descent at 9.45pm).
- Downhill skiing is only permitted on the following slopes: Grand Chamossaire, Bretaye-Orsay and Populaire de Villars. No other slopes or variants are open for downhill skiing during night skiing.
- From 10pm, the snow groomer starts its work on this sector.
- Access to the slope by climbing the stairs to the start of the Roc d'Orsay gondola.
- It is compulsory to wear a headlamp as the piste is not lit.
Car park
- A large free car park is available at the start of the cable car.
Restaurants
Two restaurants welcome you for a well-deserved break before the descent!
The restaurants are open until 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
- Restaurant de la Maison de Montagne de Bretaye
Aux Bouquetins
Tel. +41 24 495 24 81
- Le Rocco Cantina Italiana
At the top of the Roc d'Orsay cable car
Tel: +41 24 564 20 65