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To reach the start point, head towards Prénovel (39150). At the roundabout, opposite the church, head towards Claivaux-les-Lacs and park near the Duchet Centre.
(S/E) Head towards the hut at the Duchet Centre to pay for your ski pass, then put on your snowshoes once past the hut. Keep to the left of the piste to follow the marked snowshoe trail; to do this, follow snowshoe route no. 2, marked by yellow signs fixed to or hanging from the trees and firs. Cross the cross-country ski trail, then continue through the woods until you reach the D308E1.
(1) Cross it carefully, then continue along the signposted snowshoe trail. After a 1.5 km gentle climb, you’ll reach the highest point at the Brire viewpoint.
(2) Continue eastwards down the slope. Cross the cross-country ski trail, then, 100 metres beyond it, turn right towards the south-west, following the markings. The path leads you to the highest point of a vast snow-covered meadow.
(3) At the signpost, turn left towards La Basse. Walk down the meadow, cross the D232 with care and continue along the open ground for 150 metres, then turn right towards the chapel visible in the distance. You’ll reach the Piards Cemetery.
(4) Turn left twice to follow the Nanchez leat, heading north. Continue in this direction for 2 km, passing to the right of the hamlet of Les Janiers, then arrive on the left-hand side of Prenovel Cemetery.
(5) Take off your snowshoes and head right after the cemetery to reach the roundabout.Carefully cross the D232 opposite the church, then continue towards the town hall to return to the car park at the Duchet Centre hut (S/E).
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