Raquettes à Neige - Demi journée - CIE Des Guides

With snowshoes on your feet, discover unusual places with centuries-old history and make your vacations with family or friends unforgettable moments in a magical setting.

We offer you an extraordinary experience in the heart of the winter mountains. With snowshoes on your feet, discover unusual places with centuries-old history and make your vacations with family or friends unforgettable moments in a magical setting. Thanks to our daily program of half-day outings suitable for the whole family, enjoy the exceptional beauty of the Chamonix Valley landscapes in the unique setting of the Mont Blanc Massif. We also organize snowshoe treks on glaciers in the high mountains, as well as full-day snowshoe hikes.

Weekly program - Half-day.

Vallon de Bérard: Monday mornings & Saturday mornings
Take a walk through the heart of the Vallorcine forest in a picture-postcard setting along the Torrent de Bérard.

Les Tourbières de Samoteux: Tuesday afternoon & Sunday afternoon
Above the village of Coupeau, this site, characterized by heavy snow accumulation, offers an ideal playground.

Glacier d'Argentière moraine: Thursday mornings & Sunday mornings
Two centuries ago, the glacier was right on the village's doorstep... Discover the traces of its past presence on this fun outing.

Les Granges de Vallorcine: Wednesday morning
Immerse yourself in Vallorcine's history, marked by the past presence of the bear, and discover local legends.

Alpage de Charousse: Monday afternoon & Saturday afternoon
Relive the life of yesteryear as you explore this former mountain pasture in Les Houches, facing Mont Blanc. A truly timeless journey

Wildlife watching: Thursday afternoon
Grab your binoculars and observe the usually discreet chamois and ibex at dusk.

Glacier des Bossons: Friday afternoon
Discover the Glacier des Bossons from the Chalet de Cerro, at the foot of one of Europe's largest glacier tongues.

Chalet de Chenavier: Tuesday morning & Friday morning
Above the listed village of Tré Le Champ, discover this unusual building lost in the forest facing the Glacier du Tour.

Snacks in the refuge: Wednesday afternoons
Enjoy a convivial moment in the refuge by the warmth of a log fire. Snack not included

Full moon: 5:30pm, headlamp and mulled wine included
Put on your snowshoes and embark on an extraordinary moonlit evening.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours in total (times given as a guide). Approx. 2h to 2h30 walking time

Location: In the Chamonix valley, depending on snow conditions.

Level: The snowshoe hike is designed for walkers.
Meeting point (group option): 8:30 am / 1:00 pm / 2:30 pm / 5:30 pm at the Compagnie des Guides

Supervision (group option): Groups of 3 to 8 people supervised by a guide. Children aged 12 and over accompanied by a parent