This summer, come visit Les Chenus
All roads lead to Les Chenus
This summer, take it to new heights
This is a first: The Chenus gondola is opening this summer! A wonderful opportunity to soar to new heights. Embark on a comfortable journey and let yourself be carried to the peaks.
Once you arrive, the setting is perfect for enjoying the mountains to the fullest.
Is a cool breeze picking up? We've got you covered! Let's head to the snack room, located at the arrival station, for a cozy break.
Is the sun shining and the weather warm? Just sit down at a picnic table and enjoy the scenery. Why not climb up to the Nid de la Loze and continue the experience in this cabin with a view?
With family or friends, The Chenus gondola is the perfect meeting spot to share a picnic, swap stories about your adventures, and admire the most beautiful views of the Alps together.
Prefer cycling?
Your Mountain biking pass in hand, The day on the slopes can begin before meeting up with the hikers to share a well-deserved lunch.
Warm-up
Your warm-up begins with the blue trail called ‘Godille’, a series of banked turns, a beautiful trail through the forest, with a surface that alternates between footbridges, gravel, tree roots, and a few obstacles.
Access: From the Croisette, take the Verdons cable car
Distance: 3 km
Downhill elevation: 300 m
For the most experienced
The red run ‘La Modzon’ is reserved for riders who are comfortable on technical terrain. From the summit of La Saulire, you’ll descend along a challenging route, winding through rocky landscapes and mountain pastures. It’s an XXL descent packed with thrills.
Directions: The Verdons gondola lift, followed by the Saulire cable car.
Distance: 4.5 km
Downhill elevation: 600 m
When the time comes to head to the summit of Les Chenus to join the hikers for a well-deserved lunch, you'll be spoiled for choice mountain bike trails to reach the Chenus gondola station.
Do you prefer climbing mountains? Set out to conquer the legendary Col de la Loze, made famous by the Tour de France. This iconic climb offers a real challenge to road cyclists, with its grueling slopes and exceptional Alpine scenery.
- Distance: 25.8 km round trip
- Elevation gain: + 930 m
Prefer walking?
Prefer to swap the mountain bike trails for a different experience? Courchevel offers many trails for exploring the mountains, here's one that I'm sure you'll like...
A walk before a well-deserved snack
Set out on an intermediate-level hike on the Verdons Trail No. 17. The trail winds its way through scree and rhododendrons, offering magnificent views along the entire route.
Once you reach the summit of Les Chenus, take a moment to relax and enjoy the view at the Blue Lake.
Directions: From the Croisette, take the Verdon cable car
Distance: 4.1 km
Average duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Elevation gain: 180 m elevation gain
Vacations are also a time to take it easy!
Did you sleep in? Are you traveling with young children? Or do you just want to enjoy the mountains without having to walk too much?
Thanks to the Les Chenus Gondola, head straight to the picnic area and enjoy the panoramic view with ease. With a pedestrian pass or a “one-way” ticket, you can reach the summit in comfort aboard the gondola.
Access: From the Croisette, take the Chenus cable car
Duration: 7 minutes
Families with young children can easily access the picnic areas with a stroller via the Chenus gondola; the arrival station, located at street level, allows you to reach the Col de la Loze road in 2 minutes via a vehicle-accessible path. The road to the pass is wide and paved, allowing you to reach the picnic tables in just 5 minutes. It’s an easy walk to enjoy lunch in the great outdoors.
