Snowshoe tour, half day (max 8 people)

The mountain leader will contact the group 24 to 48 hours before departure to agree on an exact meeting point, based on the day’s plan. Starting points are chosen for easy access and a high-quality natural setting.

👟 Basic equipment

• Snowshoes and poles: not provided. A local rental shop can be suggested (around €12 per person on average).

• Waterproof, high-ankle hiking boots with good grip (après-ski or mountain boots, not trainers)

• Small backpack (10 to 20 L) for personal items

• Gaiters (optional, useful in deep snow)

🌦️ Clothing, depending on the weather

• Technical T-shirt (synthetic or merino, avoid cotton)

• Warm layer (fleece or packable down jacket)

• Waterproof, windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or equivalent)

• Warm, breathable hiking or ski trousers

• Hat and neck gaiter

• Warm, waterproof gloves (a spare pair is recommended)

• Sunglasses (UV category 3 or 4): snow reflects a lot of light

• Sunscreen and lip balm

💧 Water and food

• Water: at least 1 L (bottle or flask with a hot drink)

• Small snack (energy bar, dried fruit, chocolate…)

Notes de traduction :

• « Après-ski boots » est un terme compris par les anglophones de montagne, mais pas partout. snow boots est plus large si tu préfères.

• « Neck gaiter » désigne le tour de cou en tissu (type Buff). C’est le terme courant.

• « Trousers » est britannique, pants américain. Si tu cibles surtout des clients britanniques ou européens, garde « trousers ».

• « Lip balm » pour le stick lèvres, c’est le terme standard.

This health questionnaire is strictly confidential and personal. It is kept by the participant for the duration of the activity. In an emergency, it can help the mountain leader or the emergency services react faster and provide better care.
📄 Download the health questionnaire to fill in (PDF)

Booking required
The price (€170 per group, maximum 8 people) covers guiding only. Travel to the meeting point, snowshoe and pole rental, and snacks are the participants’ responsibility.

Cancellation / rescheduling: in case of bad weather or unfavourable snow conditions (lack of snow, avalanche risk, unstable snow), an alternative route is offered. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the tour in case of bad weather, safety concerns or an insufficient number of participants. If no realistic alternative is possible, the tour is rescheduled or refunded.

Insurance: every participant must hold civil liability insurance. Personal accident insurance is recommended for snowshoeing.