Snowshoe hikes / Winter Walks

Discover our winter/snowshoe hikes!

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Discover snowy landscapes, often away from the classic trails. Various themed snowshoe hikes are organized throughout the week. Let one of our guides guide you and learn lots of local stories, or listen to them tell about the local wildlife in winter. Possible outings to Saint-Gervais les Bains, Contamines-Montjoie, Saint-Nicolas de Véroce, or even elsewhere. Possibility of private departures also.

Program

The detailed program for our hikes and snowshoe hikes

Discover the program of snowshoe outings (full or half-day snowshoe outings) carefully prepared for you with winter activities.

Our outings are with French or French-speaking clients. Some mountain leaders speak English, but not all. If you sign up for a group outing, we recommend that you understand and speak a minimum of French. If you would like an outing in English, it is best to book a private outing and we will find you an English-speaking guide.

We provide you with the snowshoes if necessary : Depending on snow conditions, outings can be made on foot.

The 2025 hike and snowshoe hike program

SUNDAY
1.30PM/4.30PM No Stress CONTAMINES
1.30PM/4.30PM No Stress SAINT GERVAIS - LE BETTEX

MONDAY
9AM/12PM The mountains of yesteryear CONTAMINES
1.30PM/4.30PM Nature Reserve CONTAMINES
1.30PM/4.30PM Panorama* at SAINT NICOLAS DE VÉROCE

TUESDAY
Raq’Panoramic day* - Departure 8.45AM at TRAMWAY à ST-GERVAIS
9AM/12PM No Stress CHATTRIX
1.30PM/4.30PM No Stress CONTAMINES
5 PM Aperitif in the yurte  SAINT GERVAIS - LE BETTEX

WEDNESDAY
Nature reserve day - Departure 9AM  LES CONTAMINES
9AM/12PM Hidden Mont-Blanc panorama CONTAMINES
1.30PM/4.30PM on the glaciers’ trail SAINT GERVAIS - LE BETTEX
6PM/9PM Nocturnal walk CONTAMINES

THURSDAY
Animal observation day - Departure 9AM (Meeting point to be communicated)
9AM/12PM The mountains of yesteryear CHATTRIX
1.30PM/4.30PM Hidden Mont-Blanc panorama CONTAMINES
5PM Fondue evening in the yurt SAINT GERVAIS – LE BETTEX

FRIDAY
Glacier hike day* - Departure at 7 AM with a mountain guide ITALY
Postard view day - Departure 9AM CONTAMINES
9AM/12PM On the glaciers’ trail CONTAMINES
1.30PM/4.30PM No Stress SAINT GERVAIS – LE BETTEX

SATURDAY
9AM/12PM Nature hike CONTAMINES
1.30PM/4.30PM Nature hike SAINT GERVAIS – LE BETTEX

REMEMBER TO BOOK THE SNOWSHOE OUTINGS IN ADVANCE (at the latest the day before before 5PM), THE NUMBER OF SPOTS IS LIMITED.

Registration

Register either directly online, or by returning the completed 2025 registration form to us by email, dated and signed.

For further information, please contact us by e-mail or telephone on +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We’ll be happy to guide you in the realization of your project.

Details

2025 Rates

Approximate elevation and duration

Half-day: between 250 and 350m of elevation – 3-hour duration and 2-hour walk
Day: between 400 and 650m of elevation – 6-hour duration, 5-hour walk

Meeting Point

LES CONTAMINES : wooden shelter at the Pont des Loyers car park
SAINT-GERVAIS - LE BETTEX : in front of the tourist office on the bettex slope arrival
SAINT-GERVAIS TRAMWAY : In front of the Tramway station in Saint Gervais
SAINT NICOLAS : in front of the tourist office
LES CHATTRIX : In front of the Chattrix chapel

Rates- snowshoes and poles provided if necessary

Price per person in a group session (minimum 6 people):

Half-day, evening: €38€ - From 8YO
Day outing: €48 - from 12YO
*Panorama St Nicolas: €45 - Chairlift included
*Raq’Panoramic with Tramway: adults €90, children and senior €80
*Aperitif in the yurte : €40
*Fondue evening in the yurt : €58
*Glacier hike: €260 from 15YO - Gondola, harness and helmet included

Private session:

Half-day private sessions:
Group of 1-8 pers: €175
Group of 9-10 pers: €200

Whole day private sessions:
Group of 1-8 pers: €250
Group of 9-0 pers: €270

Possibility for private outings: children's walk, yurt, evening with aperitif or fondue, sunset, yoga, photo or others, we're keen to organize this for you.

Equipment
- High-shaft waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support
- Clothing adapted to the activity
- Backpack and bottle + snack (or picnic for a day hike) with a bit of space to put your jacket away during the climbs.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen

Some outings require the use of your personal vehicle.

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