Want winter adventure by day and warmth by night. Discover our guided snowshoe trips that swap bivouacs for heated mountain refuges and cosy inns, from December to March. This hand picked selection sits within our guided snowshoe trips in France, designed for beginner and intermediate walkers who value comfort without losing the magic of fresh snow.
On the menu, tried and true winter classics. In the Vosges, choose a three day snowshoe weekend with a comfortable refuge at the heart of the Natural Park, or follow the broad ridge of the Vosges over two days for a gentle taste of itinerancy. In the Southern Alps, head to Névache and the Clarée for four days in refuges, with avalanche safety practice, big panoramas and the climb to Lake Laramon. For an unforgettable celebration, ring in the New Year in the Clarée at around 2100 metres, or opt for the Vercors with a cosy inn, raclette on the 30th, a festive dinner on the 31st and silent snowy forests all around.
Every departure is led by an experienced local guide, groups are friendly and routes adapt to the weather and the group’s pace. These refuge based snowshoe escapes put enjoyment, safety and comfort first, a winter microadventure where you share a good dinner then head back out for fresh tracks the next day.