Guided Snowshoe Tours in Montgenèvre – Explore the Best Winter Trails
Perfect for beginners, families, and anyone keen for a bit of snowy wanderin’.
Snowshoes included
Small, friendly groups for a more personal snowshoe experience.
Stunning routes winding between France and Italy
Breathe, walk, and let yourself be amazed…
Discover the mountains in a whole new way: slip on your snowshoes and wander through the snowy forests and hidden viewpoints.
Our outings are open to everyone — beginners, families, or anyone just feelin’ a bit curious — for a magical moment in the snow
Why it’s just right for you
Beginners welcome: no skills required — just your sense of adventure.
Small groups: personalised attention all the way.
Snowshoes included: just bring your winter boots or hiking shoes
Magical alpine landscapes around Montgenèvre — snowy forests, open ridges and proper picture-perfect views
Our snowshoe outings & prices
Pick your adventure — morning, afternoon or a full-day wander. All our snowshoe tours are accessible and guided by a proper local expert.
Discovery Snowshoe Walk
Sunday Afternoon
Around 2 hours · from €38 with snowshoes included · Perfect for beginners and those with a bit of experience.
Set off on a snowshoe adventure that’s open to absolutely everyone! Wander through snow-covered landscapes, hear a bit of the local Montgenèvre history, and explore the peaceful Bois de Sestrière. It’s a gentle introduction to snowshoeing — perfect for getting the hang of it — with a few charming little secrets along the way to keep you pleasantly surprised
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Guardians of the Border:
Monday Morning Panorama
A 3-Hour Escape · from €45 with snowshoes included — Perfect for beginner to intermediate adventurers
⚠️ A pedestrian gondola pass is required for this tour
From the top of the Chalmettes lift, step into your very own Into the Wild moment as you snowshoe along the Gondrans ridge, taking in an exceptional panoramic view of the peaks. Between the untouched alpine wilderness and the geological secrets of the Chenaillet, it’s an accessible, fascinating walk — a bit like discovering a hidden chapter of The NeverEnding Story, but with snowshoes
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Rocher de Diseur
Monday Afternoon
≈ 3 hours · from €45 (snowshoes included) · Level: Beginner / Intermediate
⚠️ A pedestrian gondola pass is required for this tour
Heading due south, this balcony-style snowshoe walk offers a spectacular panoramic view over Montgenèvre — a proper ‘The Hills Are Alive With Snow’ moment from start to finish. Facing the ancient forts and UNESCO-listed Briançon, you’ll take in the Clarée valley and the jagged Alpine peaks — a scene worthy of A View to a Thrill. Easy, accessible, and full of picture-perfect moments, it’s the kind of outing where every step whispers The Call of the Mild
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Cervières — the Lost Village
Tuesday Morning
≈ 4 hours+ · from €60 (snowshoes and transport included) · Level: Intermediate
Head towards Cervières, a mountain village where the charm is still untouched — a little getaway with the soul of The Village of the Snow. With snowshoes on, you’ll explore this high-altitude sanctuary where snow carves the rooftops and chamois keep quiet watch. It’s an authentic immersion, blending wild nature with architecture shaped by time — the kind of peaceful escape that feels straight out of Legends of the Fall… of Snowflakes
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The Postman’s Trail
Tuesday Afternoon
≈ 3 hours · €48 (snowshoes and transport included) · Level: Easy / Intermediate
Follow the legendary Camino de Compostela on snowshoes, a trail floating between sky and mountain — the kind of place where you can truly see the world in a grain of snow. This balcony-style walk reveals, step after step, breathtaking views over the Clarée and Durance valleys — an invitation to drift away, almost as if the mountains themselves were whispering take a chance on me and let the journey carry you.
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La Clarée, Wild Land
Wednesday, Full Day
≈ 7 hours · €75 (snowshoes and transport included) · Level: Intermediate”
Seen on TV, but wonderfully real! 🌟 Set off on snowshoes to explore the upper Clarée valley, a wild alpine jewel where every turn reveals a sparkling new scene — the kind that makes you hear a soft echo of walking on sunshine, even in the snow. A magical full-day escape, surrounded by majestic mountains and moments that gently whisper take my breath away as the scenery opens up. A perfect invitation to drift, dream, and let the day carry you
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Vallon & Baïsses Mountain Hut
Thursday Morning
≈ 2.5 hours · From €40 (snowshoes and transport included) · Level: Easy / Intermediate
A snowshoe walk full of surprises between France and Italy, right in the Rio Secco valley — the kind of wild corner where every step feels like whispering wild world
With Mont Chaberton standing tall ahead, you’ll trace the paths of ermine, hare, and golden eagle — a true dive into alpine wilderness that might just make you hum eye of the tiger
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Special KIDS
Family Outing: Let’s Play Trappers! ·
Thursday Afternoon
≈ 2.5 hours · from €38/adult and €34/child (snowshoes included) · Level: Easy
A super-fun family adventure! 🏕️ Little ones and grown-ups become proper trappers for a day — tracking animals, building mini-igloos, and sharing a campfire with marshmallows popping like sweet dreams are made of this. 🔥 Magic, giggles, and memories guaranteed!
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Between Doire and Durance · Friday Morning
≈ 2.5 hours · from €38 (snowshoes included) · Level: Easy / Intermediate
⚠️ A pedestrian gondola pass is required for this tour
A gentle downhill wander through a wonderfully untouched mountain.
Follow the course of the Doire — the Durance’s slightly smaller, slightly more introverted sibling — and let nature reveal its secrets, from discreet animal tracks to moments of pure, suspiciously peaceful serenity.
If serenity had a fan club, this valley would be president
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What our participants say
Practical Information —
because apparently one cannot simply rely on blind enthusiasm and good intentions.
Equipment to Bring — because, snowshoeing without the appropriate gear has been deemed ‘a bad idea’ by absolutely everyone involved
Warm clothing
Hat and sunglasses
A Small bag with water
A Pair of gloves
Proper footwear
A Pair of poles
if you don’t have any, we’ll provide some for you
advice for beginners
No need to be sporty — we walk at your pace, even if your pace suggests you’re quietly waiting for evolution to give you an extra leg
And if you’re coming as a family, do tell us, so we can adjust the outing and avoid the classic scenario where half the group marches heroically ahead while the rest negotiate with a stubborn child who has decided to sit in the snow forever.
Faq
i’ve never tried snowshoeing before — is it for me?
snowshoeing is just like walking… only funnier, and without the inconvenient business of disappearing into deep snow. 😄 it’s an activity anyone can do — perfect for a first try or simply to loosen up the legs a bit. we usually recommend starting with the sunday discovery walk: a nice easy outing, ideal for beginners or for anyone whose muscles still believe it’s summer. your guide will be there to answer all your questions and point you toward the outings best suited for the rest of the week — while pretending not to judge your shoe choices.
and with children?
for children it’s exactly the same: if they enjoy walking and possess at least one molecule of curiosity, they’re good to go. 👣 winter in the mountains is basically a gigantic playground full of stories, mysteries, and things adults pretend to understand. with a playful approach, your guide will keep the little explorers utterly captivated — and heroically answer all their questions, including the inevitable ‘why is snow cold?’ and ‘can we keep this rock forever?’ the ideal outing? thursday’s special trip, designed for discovering the mountain environment with kid-friendly explanations and absolutely no surprise algebra tests. a unique moment to learn, marvel… and return to school armed with enough adventures to make their classmates suspicious
how many people per group?
our groups have eight to ten people — just enough for pleasant company, not enough to start a civil uprising. with fewer humans wandering about, the guide can actually keep track of everyone, answer questions, and share mountain wisdom without needing a megaphone. the atmosphere is warm, the conversations surprisingly sensible, and you get the reassuring feeling of being looked after.
And then… there are our little special touches
The things you won’t find anywhere else
Our unique evening ideas in Montgenèvre
Best for families
Come and enjoy a royal cheese fondue
In a Mongolian yurt nestled in the snowy forest
Set off with your family for a snowshoe adventure through snowy landscapes, heading towards an authentic Mongolian yurt. Enjoy a delightful break with a cheesy fondue in a warm and convivial atmosphere
Outing for all
Meal in Mountain Refuge
Snowmobile ascent followed by a short snowshoe loop
Experience an unforgettable evening in an Italian mountain refuge! Ride a snowmobile to the snowy peaks, then enjoy a moonlit snowshoe walk. End your adventure with a delicious Piemontese meal in the cozy atmosphere of a mountain refuge