Snowshoeing in the French Alps - 5 or 8 day guided trips
Explore the wild and remote winter wildernesses of one of the most beautiful parts of the Alps on snowshoe!
• 4 or 7 nights half board accommodation in a fantastic Auberge
• Guided snowshoeing - either 2 half and 1 full day OR 3 half days and 2 full days with accompagnateur en montagne or UIAGM high mountain guide.
• Snowshoes and poles
• Maps and advice for walks and things to do in your free time
• A local products visit to see behind the scenes of a small company who make beauty and health products from local trees and plant including silver birch and sea buckthorn berries. (optional)
• Return transfers from Gap train station. Please see our how to get here page for more info on getting to Gap or contact us.
• Transport to and from the snowshoe walks.
During the trip you will discover one of the most dramatic and beautiful national parks in the Alps - the Ecrins National Park, you will see chamois, ibex, maybe a wild boar and plenty of birds. There are even wolves in the proximity.
Snowshoe through forests, over frozen lakes, across open snow meadows, up to a summit, over a col or along the valley floor with the snowy mountains, ice gullies and cliffs dramatically towering over you.
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!
vital statistics
- Highlights: 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!
- Price: £508.00 (€579.00) to £699.00 (€798.00)
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, Local information/maps, Guide, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Equipment, Instruction, Meals as indicated
- Meals: Most Meals
- Duration: 8 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: 8 Day Holidays 798€ Per Person
11 - 18 February 2012 - PLACES AVAILABLE
12 - 19 January 2013 - PLACES AVAILABLE
5 Day Holidays 579€ Per Person
29 Dec 2012 - 2 Jan 2013- PLACES AVAILABLE
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Beginners, Intermediate
- Where:
Europe
- France-- South East France
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- You will be staying in a great little Auberge newly refurbished in unique style of modern funky decor whilst still retaining it's rustic mountain heritage!
It is situated in the beautiful Champoleon valley just at the entrance to the Ecrins National Park, one of the most dramatic mountain ranges of the French Alps.
The accommodation has a very good restaurant (where vegetarians don't have to feel like lepers!), bar, internet access, library and some of the most beautiful views in the area!
The rooms come in various sizes from small double or twin rooms to large family rooms - all with en-suite bathrooms with either shower or bath.
It is run by a small team of passionate foodies and outdoories headed by Stephanie and Laurent and their two children, who will ensure you are well looked after. - Rooms: Double, Family,
- Room facilities notes: You will be sharing a twin room with one other person. Single supplement is possible for an extra 100€ for the week or 60€ for the long weekend.
- Property: On site bar, On site restaurant
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