Snowshoe Trail: Pré Richard Loop

A lovely loop snowshoe hike to explore the Bernex area, featuring beautiful views!
This route takes you up through Le Bécret and down through Les Esserts.

The ascent follows along the left side of the ski lift stations.
Then cross the finish line and take the path that runs between two rows of trees.
This will take you to the hamlet of Bécret, which you’ll cross on a trail that has leveled out.
Shortly after passing the Bécret ski lift, take the trail that climbs into the forest (be sure to follow the snowshoe directional signs).
You’ll reach the ski trail and then the path leading to the restaurant at the top of the chairlift.
From the top of the Pré Richard chairlift, head down along the right side of the trail.
Once you reach the flat section, continue to the right, following the fence surrounding a small lake.
At the end of the flat stretch, cross the ski run and the Pellys ski lift to take a trail that climbs to the left and leads to a clearing.
Descend via the trail that branches off to the right, which will take you to the flat area where the Mont Baron and Pellys ski lifts depart.
Descend a little further, heading toward the right side of the chalet.
The trail enters the forest, winds through a few switchbacks, and opens onto a meadow.
Continue downhill to the Esserts chalets.
Take the trail that leads deeper into the forest and descends alongside the stream.
Do not take the paths branching off to the right that lead to the Lanche trail.
You’ll reach the parking lot; simply cross it to reach the base of the chairlift.
For the descent, you can also turn back and take the same route you took on the way up.

The snowshoeing itinerary is marked out with purple snowshoeing markers.

1. From the starting point, head uphill along the left side of the ski lift ticket booths.

2. Cross the finish line, then take the path between two rows of trees in the forest.

3. Continue to the hamlet of Bécret, then cross through it, following the trail as it levels off.

4. Shortly after passing the Bécret ski lift, take the trail that climbs into the forest. Be sure to follow the “snowshoes” signs.

5. Continue the ascent until you reach the ski trail, then follow the path leading to the restaurant at the top of the chairlift.

6. From the top station of the Pré Richard chairlift, begin the descent by following the trail to the right.

7. Once you reach the flat area, continue to the right and follow the fence surrounding a small lake.

8. At the end of this flat area, cross the ski run and the Pellys T-bar lift, then take the trail that climbs to the left until you reach a clearing.

9. In the clearing, take the trail that descends to the right. This leads to the plateau at the base of the Mont Baron and Pellys T-bar lifts.

10. Continue downhill toward the right side of the chalet.

11. Take the forest trail, which winds a few times before opening onto a meadow.

12. Cross the meadow, descending to the Esserts chalets.

13. At the chalets, take the trail that enters the forest and descends alongside the stream.

14. Continue downhill without taking the paths that branch off to the right, as they lead to the Lanche trail.

15. Continue to the parking lot, cross it to reach the base of the chairlift, and return to the starting point.

You can also turn back and follow the same route you took on the way up to descend.