Snowshoeing Holidays
Listen to the satisfying crunch of snow beneath your feet as you trek through pristine winter wildernesses under the deep blue skies and sunshine of the Southern French Alps! Snowshoeing has to be one of the best ways to explore the mountains in winter.
Have a look at our
snowshoeing page to find out more about it.
Every week throughout the season we have a programme of guided snowshoe walks and can tailor make you a snowshoeing holiday to suit your interests and abilities and can even mix and match it with other
activities. This formula is suitable for small groups or couples who want a flexible winter activity holiday! Have a look at our suggested tailor made packages below.
If you are an individual or couple and want to book on to a group trip, then please have a look at our
fixed date trips. These trips are aimed at people with an average level of fitness - perfect for regular gym goers, dog walkers, runners or hill walkers wanting an active week in the winter wilderness!
We can also accommodate large groups of snowshoe walkers. We have a range of group accommodation from chalet hotels to
dormitory style gites. They are not all listed so please contact us for information.
All the guides we use are qualified accompagnateurs en montagne or UIAGM high mountain guides (depending on level of route) and will make your safety and enjoyment their top priority.
There are hundreds of beautiful snowshoe walks to choose from and although we have a suggested itinerary in place our guides will adapt this to make the most of the conditions of the week. You can walk through forests, over frozen lakes, across open snow meadows, up to a summit, over a col or along the valley floor with the mountains in all their winter glory towering over you. You can even go out for a moonlit snowshoe.
You can browse slide shows of some of the snowshoe walks in the area at
Undiscovered Alps Snowshoeing in the Alps Collection
All the snowshoeing holiday packages suggested include:
• 4 nights (for long weekend breaks) or
7 nights accommodation with a choice of bed and breakfast, self catering, half board or full board accommodation.
• Guided snowshoeing - for a weeks holiday this is usually 3 half days and 2 full days guided snowshoeing and for the long weekend it is usually 2 half days and 1 full day. (see individual holiday offers for detail)
• Snowshoes and poles
• Choice of transport options for all fixed date group trips transport and transfers from Gap train station are included but for tailor made trips we leave this option flexible.
• Maps and advice for things to do in your spare time and self guided snowshoe walks that are safe to do by yourself.
Please note that for tailor made trips this formula can be adapted to suit you.
For ideas on what to bring with you, please have a look at our
snowshoeing kit list
Transport and Getting Here
All our fixed date group trips include a transfer from Gap train station and transport to and from all the scheduled snowshoe walks.
Unless you are joining our fixed dates group trip where transport is included, we highly recommend you self drive rather than let us drive you to and from the snowshoe walks as the area has so much to offer and for you to explore in your free time.
When you arrive at your accommodation we will meet you to explain the week and give you maps and directions for getting to the guided snowshoe walks as well as suggestions of self guided snowshoe walks and things to do in your free time. They are all easy to find so don't worry about getting lost!
However, if you would like a quote for a transport included holiday, please just let us know when you make your
enquiry. For large groups of 6 or more people it can work out more cost effective and practical for us to arrange your transport so it is worth asking.
We can organise a hire car for you from any airport or train station.
For information on how to get here, please have a look at our
How to Get Here page.
We can also help with information and advice about
airport parking or
airport hotels
If none of our offers suit you or you would like to mix and match it with a few days skiing or other winter activities, please let us know when you make your
enquiry and we'll tailor make you a perfect winter activity holiday.
Have a look at our winter multi activity holidays and Ski and Snowboard Adventure Holidays for ideas!
Explore the winter wildernesses of the Champsaur and Valgaudemar valleys in the Southern French Alps. Situated on the edge of the Ecrins National Park this hardly visited region is a rare winter paradise for walkers and snowshoers.
Have a look at this
example itinerary for a taste of what the area has on offer. In reality we would adapt the itinerary when you are here to make the most of the conditions of the day, but this will give you a good idea of what to expect.
Need a quick getaway for some fresh air, sun and exercise in the snow?
Take a long weekend and spend it exploring the winter alpine wildernesses of the Southern French Alps on snow shoes!
Listen to the crunch of fresh snow beneath your feet as you trek through pristine snow fields, under snow laden trees, over mountain cols and along valley floors... marvel at frozen waterfalls and streams and spot the ibex and chamois as they frollick in the snow.
This is an
example itinerary for a long weekend break.
8 Day Trips 798€ per person
Dates - for individuals looking to join a group
11 - 18 February 2012 - LAST PLACES AVAILABLE
12 - 19 January 2013 - PLACES AVAILABLE
5 Day Trips 579€ per person
Dates - for individuals looking to join a group
29 Dec 2012 - 2 Jan 2013- PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates: - Dec to April - for groups of 6 or more booking together.
A week or a short break of guided snowshoeing. Half board accommodation, guiding, transport and transfers included.
Explore the wild and remote winter wildernesses of one of the most beautiful parts of the Alps on snowshoe!
No previous snowshoeing experience is needed. Suitable for people of average fitness - regular dog walkers, gym goers or hill walkers wanting an active break in the winter wilderness!
Dates: December to April subject to availability.
From 421€ per person for a weeks guided snowshoeing staying in
self catering accommodation.
A flexible snowshoeing holiday tailor made to suit you. Choose where you would like to stay from a range of self catering properties suitable for couples through to larger groups and pick your snowshoe walks from a variety of suggestions suitable for all levels and with a range different themes.
Dates December to April subject to availability.
From 353€ per person for a long weekend / five days and
from 591€ per person for a weeks guided snowshoeing staying in a beautiful farmhouse
bed and breakfast.
A flexible snowshoeing holiday tailor made to suit you. Choose your snowshoe walks from a variety of suggestions suitable for all levels and with a range different themes.
The Ferme D'Emile bed and breakfast is an old traditional Champsaurain farmhouse that has been lovingly restored by Dominique and Jean-Marie. It is situated in the tiny village of Les Forestons overlooking the Champsaur valley.
From 380€ per person
for a long weekend or five day guided snowshoeing holiday with a choice of
full or half board and different 'getting here' transport options.
OR
From 598€ per person
for a week's guided snowshoeing tailor made to suit your group with a choice of
full or half board and different 'getting here' transport options.
The Adventure Centre is a superb dormitory style private property with a large communal dining area with open fire, a games room and private garden. It sleeps up to 40 people in various sized dormitories from 4 - 8 people. Minimum group size of 12 per booking.
