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Since 2012, 600 contestants meet each year at the "Trail des Paccots". This race offers three different routes : 17, 27 and 42 km. The longest one grants 1 qualifying point for the
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One can learn about the flora, fauna and local produces through guided tours and educational paths. The protected site of the
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Les Paccots is situated in the valley of La Veveyse de Châtel and is surrounded by mountains of which the highest are the
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The village is situated in the south-west part of the canton, east of
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It's possible to explore many nearby hills and mountains by
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Les Paccots
Switzerland
Coordinates
46°31′20″N 6°56′53″E / 46.52222°N 6.94806°E / 46.52222; 6.94806
Trails
Lift system
surface lifts
ski tows
Terrain parks
http://www.les-paccots.ch
village
ski resort
Swiss Prealps
Fribourg
Châtel-Saint-Denis
Dent de Lys
Teysachaux
Niremont
Corbetta
Lausanne
Montreux
Fribourg
A12 motorway
pistes
snowshoeing
ski touring
mountain huts
ice rink
Hiking
mountain biking

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