Notre Dame de la Salette and the Feissons Cross

Starting from the pretty village of Feissons-sur-Salins, set off along beautiful forest paths towards the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the Cross of Feissons and enjoy the panoramic views offered by the peaks of the Doron de Bozel valley.
An easy hike, suitable for families, snowshoeing or mountain biking.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.76 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 246 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 244 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,484 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,255 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Starting from the town hall in Feissons-sur-Salins, head towards the village church. The road makes a sharp left turn. Continue straight ahead until you reach a crossroads. Take the left-hand path that climbs up and runs alongside a chapel. Continue straight ahead until you reach another crossroads and continue climbing.

(1) The path turns right and continues climbing through the forest until it joins another, wider path.

(2) Leave the path that goes straight ahead and follow the forest path to the left. Pass under some electric cables and leave a path on the left at a hairpin bend to the right and a second one a few metres further on.
The stony forest road leaves the fir trees and continues to climb very gradually. On the right, there isa vast panorama towards Courchevel, dominated by the Dent du Villard. You will reach a crossroads (water point indicated). Do not be put off by the sign saying: Private road. Danger, and continue straight ahead. Join another path coming from the right.

(3) Turn left and begin the descent. At the second bend, make a detour to admire the pretty Notre-Dame de la Salette Chapel, which has been restored by the inhabitants of Feissons-sur-Salins. Retrace your steps and return to the forest road.

(4) Continue downhill, passing a path on your right to reach a flat area equipped with benches and tables, and follow the signs to a path that branches off to the right and leads to the Croix de Feissons, a beautiful viewpoint and orientation table.

(5) Retrace your steps. The path descends, meandering along the mountainside and offering sumptuous landscapes. Ignore the paths on the left and right to reach another path that heads to the left.

(6) Take this path, which follows the contour line, passes by a chalet and rejoins the crossroads you passed on the way up.

(1) Turn onto the path on the right to reach an asphalt road.

(7) Turn left onto Montée de la Salette, which, in this direction, descends steeply between pretty houses. Cross the road and continue down Montée du Cossaire. At the bottom of the descent, join the road and follow it to the left to reach the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,257 m - Town hall and school in Feissons-sur Salins
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 1,284 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.68 - alt. 1,345 m - Forest road
  4. 3 : km 2.67 - alt. 1,484 m - Start of the descent
  5. 4 : km 3.29 - alt. 1,440 m - Notre-Dame de la Salette
  6. 5 : km 3.9 - alt. 1,387 m - Area equipped near the Croix de Feissons
  7. 6 : km 5.38 - alt. 1,320 m - Fork in the road
  8. 7 : km 6.56 - alt. 1,281 m - Ascent of La Salette
  9. S/E : km 6.76 - alt. 1,256 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Numerous water points:
- (four basins) before (1).
- Near the sign: private road.
- at (3) to the left (off the trail).
- Notre Dame de la Salette.
Benches and picnic table: (5).

Worth a visit

Take the time to admire the landscape and, for food lovers, there is an excellent cheese shop.
There are also other marked trails starting from Feissons-sur-Salins and in neighbouring villages.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
val idee
val idee

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very pleasant, peaceful walk, allowing you to discover beautiful landscapes and a superb panorama

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calamar52
calamar52

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, easily accessible hike with stunning views throughout and a lovely picnic table with panoramic views. Highly recommended for families.

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Bruno Adam
Bruno Adam

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great! 👍

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passionrando
passionrando
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Did the opposite of the guidebook, and given the heatwave, it wasn't a bad idea! Amazing 360-degree panorama; picnic at Pré Benoit (tables) but away from the crowds as the place was invaded by cars coming for Sunday lunch picnics!

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pierre gobin
pierre gobin

Thank you, did you take any photos? Living in Belgium, I've never experienced the mountains in autumn. Perhaps you could publish them in the description.
Have a good evening.

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Devine
Devine
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Magnificent unobstructed views and beautiful autumn colours.

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pierre gobin
pierre gobin

Thank you for your comment. You have understood the philosophy behind this hike perfectly. Warm up your legs while enjoying the stunning scenery before tackling other "challenges".

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Montevideo
Montevideo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route to warm up before tackling steeper climbs. Beautiful views throughout the walk.

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