SNOWSHOEING | Itinerary (groups) Fond des Fours ❄️🏔️
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.
During your “Grand Blanc” getaway, surrounded by unique panoramic views and untamed nature, let yourself be swept away by an extraordinary evening.
Fauna, flora, local history... Discover the environment in which you are staying with our passionate professionals from a natural and soothing angle.” 🌿❄
In the heart of the Vanoise Massif, the Fond des Fours offers a wild and unspoiled setting, surrounded by majestic peaks and vast snow-covered expanses. In winter, the landscape transforms into a true playground for snowshoers and lovers of the great outdoors. It’s the perfect route to unwind, take the time to admire the mountains, and enjoy an authentic experience in the heart of nature.
➡ 2 days/1 night stay - Fond des Fours refuge
Stay planned from Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th of March 2027. Other dates on request
🥾 THE ITINERARIES 🥾
Highlights:
- long, majestic valleys that we explore at the pace of a snowshoe hike
- crossing high mountain passes that open up to breathtaking panoramic views
- 1 night in the heart of the mountains in staffed mountain huts
You're the perfect candidate for this itinerary trip if:
- You’ve already been on a day-long snowshoe hike
- You’ve already walked in the mountains with a rucksack
- You have a taste for adventure
The itineraries are aimed at people who have already done a day's snowshoeing and who are able to walk with a rucksack for their overnight gear.
The route may be adjusted depending on weather and snow conditions.
Day 1
Day 1 - First day's walk from Val d'Isère to the Fond des Fours hut.
Departure from our Evolution 2 office in Tignes or Val d’Isère at 1:00 p.m.; welcome and overview of the hike; getting to know the group.
Enjoy a gradual ascent through snow-covered landscapes. Guided by our hike leaders, come and savor the magic of the mountains.
After several hours of hiking, you’ll arrive at the welcoming and cozy Fond des Fours mountain hut. Share a convivial evening surrounded by nature.
Fall asleep, warm and cozy, at an altitude of over 2,500 meters.
Day 2
Day 2 - Second day towards a high summit of the Vanoise: depending on the conditions, La pointe des Lorès South or Pointe de la Bézin.
After a refreshing breakfast, you’ll begin your descent.
Discover a new perspective on the snow-covered landscape. Admire the surrounding peaks and keep an eye out for wildlife tracks. Two routes are possible (depending on conditions): Pointe de Lorès Sud or Pointe de la Bézin.
Arrival at the end of the day in Val d’Isère or Tignes.
- Guidance from a mountain professional
- Transportation to the starting point of the trek
- One night in a mountain hut
- Snowshoes, poles, and safety equipment
- Meals during the trip.
- Insurances
- Personal gear
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under “the price includes”
( Don’t forget that you’ll be carrying all the things you take with you and that you’ll need to leave room for your midday picnic)
Nicolas works as a mid-mountain guide in the winter and a forest ranger in the summer. Passionate about nature, he enjoys helping the people he guides discover the mountains, landscapes, and wildlife. Thanks to his solid knowledge of the subject, he’ll help you understand and notice many details.
