Snowshoeing

In the programme

Let yourself be tempted by the snowshoeing experience !

Treat yourself to a nature break. Get away from the ski slopes and set off on a snowshoe walk accompanied by a mountain professional.

For a full or half day, we offer several outings depending on your level, your desires, the time you have available...

Fauna, flora, local history... Discover the environment in which you are staying with our passionate professionals from a natural and soothing angle.

We offer a program that can be adapted to your wishes, physical level and the conditions in the mountains: SNOWSHOEING'S ITINERARIES

LEVELS of snowshoeing 

To help you choose the level of your snowshoe outing, here is a classification that takes into account the difference in altitude, the distance and the walking time. This classification is to be considered as an indication, knowing that the snow conditions (powdery, loose...) at the time of the outing can facilitate or on the contrary accentuate the difficulty of the walk. Do not hesitate to discuss this with our advisors.

➡️ Level 1 walks - Easy ⭐

Are you keen to discover snowshoeing and enjoy walking? This walk is for you.

To give you an idea of the type of walk:  

🔝 slight gradient 🥾 2km ⏱ 1h walk

Half-day outing (3h): 

• Around the hamlet of Les Boisses 

➡️ Level 2 walks - A bit sporty ⭐

Do you like walking and doing sport? Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this walk is for you.

To give you an idea of the type of walk:  

🔝 150 to 200m ascent 🥾 2 to 3 km ⏱ 1h walk

Half-day outings (3h): 

• Les alpages du Franchet  
• Le Villaret des Brévières 
• Le Fornet 

➡️ Level 3 walks - Fairly sporty ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Do you like to do sport regularly and have you already done some snowshoeing? During these walks you will have a few sustained climbs. This walk is for you.

To give you an idea of the type of walk:  

🔝 200m ascent 🥾 3km ⏱ 2h30/3h walking time

Half-day outings (3h): 

• Le Bois de la Laye 
• La forêt du Chevril 
• Le Villaret du Nial 
• Les gorges de Nant-Cruet
• La cascade de Salin

➡️ Level 4 walks - Sporty ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Have you already been snowshoeing several times and are you sporty? You'll have several sustained climbs. This walk is for you.

To give you an idea of the type of walk:  

🔝 + 400m ascent 🥾 5 to 7 km ⏱ +5h walking time

Day outings (7h): 

• Chalet d'Orsière 
• Refuge Col du Palet - additional lift pass for pedestrians (16€)

➡️ Level 5 walks - Very sporty ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Do snowshoe walks hold no secrets for you and are you very sporty? You'll have plenty of sustained climbs. This walk is for you.

To give you an idea of the type of walk:  

🔝 + 600m ascent 🥾 + 7 km ⏱ +6h walk 💪 carry a bag weighing 8 to 10 kg

Day outings (7h): 

• Réserve de la Grande Sassière 
• Le Monal through le vallon du Clou -  additional lift pass for pedestrians (15€)

🌲✨ Nocturne Mountain Chalet Colinn ✨🌲

Level 1 (privatisation only) - Easy ⭐

Departure at 5.30pm

• 5.30pm - Departure & walk 
• Arrival at Chalet Colinn - This walk will take you to a mountain chalet located in the authentic little village of Le Franchet. After a dinner of local produce, the return journey is by headlamp.
• Late evening - Return

🌲✨ Evening Rustic Chalet Orsière ✨🌲

Level 3 (privatisation only) - Fairly sporty ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Departure at 5.30pm

• 5.30pm - Departure & walk - This walk in the forest of approximately 1h15 uphill will take you to a mountain chalet that opens its doors for the occasion.
• 7pm - Arrival at Chalet Orsière - After a dinner of local produce, the return to the valley is by headlamp against a backdrop of illuminated villages, lasting approximately one hour.
• Late evening - Return

Hours: morning from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm/12.30 pm // afternoon from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm // day from 9.15 am to 4.30 pm

These routes are provided for information only. They are subject to modifications mainly depending on weather conditions (snow cover, opportunities, etc.).