Crave a quieter countdown. Choose New Year snowshoeing in the French mountains with a certified guide, over 2 to 4 days of powdery forests, silent valleys and star filled skies. Toast midnight in a high alpine refuge above the Clarée, settle into a friendly Vercors inn, sleep in an igloo facing La Meije, or go full winter bivouac with a pulka in the Cerces.
Our handpicked selection features six ways to greet January far from the crowds. Spend four days around Névache for a refuge New Year and frozen lakes. Opt for three days in the Hautes Alpes moving from refuge to refuge. Choose a comfy Vercors escape with raclette on the 30th and a festive dinner on the 31st. Step up to a four day Cerces Mont Thabor adventure with tents and pulkas. Join a women only Vercors itinerary with a simple cabin night. Or try a two day igloo microadventure at La Grave facing the Meije.
Whatever your level, from beginner to advanced, you travel in small groups with pro guidance and routes adapted to the snow of the day. Here, New Year snowshoeing means shared moments, safety and fresh air, no screens, just the pleasure of walking, watching the stars and catching the first sunrise of the year.