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The best snowshoe hikes in Saint-Gervais Mont-BlancAll snowshoe itineraries
The mountains aren’t just about skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding. It’s also a whole host of activities you can enjoy on your own, with friends or family. Snowshoeing is one of them! Simple, fun and affordable, discover the 8 snowshoeing itineraries in the Alps of our resort.
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Col de Voza snowshoe hikes
Located at the heart of the ski area’s slopes, the Col de Voza is renowned above all for its exceptional view of the snowy giant that is Mont Blanc. 2 snowshoeing trails await you!
Itinerary Chemin de Bionnassay Bellevue(2h45)
This former haunt of peddlers is now our longest snowshoe hiking route. Whatever your level of fitness, this 9.2 km route, which lasts between 2h30 and 3h, is the one for you if you want to spend an afternoon or a whole morning walking!
Practical information
Hike duration: 2h45
Number of kilometers: 9.2
Type: linear
Height gain: +361 meters
Difficulty: easy / moderate
Bionnassay loop itinerary(1h00)
The Boucle du Bionnassay is an easy snowshoe hike in the Alps open to all. Like the Petite Boucle de Saint-Nicolas snowshoe hike, this route wanders between forest, village and snow-covered plain, making it an excellent choice for an introduction to snowshoeing in the best possible conditions.
Practical information
Hike duration : 1h00
Number of kilometers : 2,7
Type : loop
Height gain : -120 meters
Difficulty : easy
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Snowshoeing in Saint-Nicolas de Véroce
A balcony on the Mont-Blanc massif at an altitude of 1180 meters, Saint Nicolas de Véroce is a former commune now associated with the Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc ski resort. During the winter season, 3 snowshoeing itineraries are available.
Porcherey loop itinerary(2h30)
This former haunt of peddlers is now our longest snowshoe hiking route. Whatever your level of fitness, this 9.2 km route, which lasts between 2h30 and 3h, is the one for you if you want to spend an afternoon or a whole morning walking!
Practical information
Hike duration: 2h30
Number of kilometers: 2.8
Type : loop
Height gain : +242 meters
Difficulty: easy / moderate
Plateau de la Croix Loop Itinerary(2h05)
If there’s one great snowshoe hike in the Alps to be enjoyed by all walking enthusiasts, this is it. Between old farmhouses and a neglected cellar, of which only the lower stone section and the sundial remain, explore the Plateau de la Croix on snowshoes and take time to admire the beauty of this area.
Practical information
Hike duration: 2h05
Number of kilometers: 5.5
Type: loop
Height gain: +408 meters
Difficulty: moderate
Itinerary Little loop of Saint-Nicolas(1h00)
This snowshoe hike in the Alps is an ideal introduction to hiking in the mountains. Short and accessible to all (even the youngest), this is the easiest route in the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc resort.
Practical information
Hike duration : 1h00
Number of kilometers : 2,3
Height gain : -115 meters
Difficulty : easy
Mont d'Arbois snowshoe hikes
Mont d’Arbois, a mountain peaking at 1839 meters, is the perfect place for snowshoe trekking. There are 3 itineraries starting from Le Bettex or Les Communailles.
Boucle du Bettex itinerary from Communailles or Le Bettex(1h50)
The Bettex loop is divided into two routes, one starting from Communailles and the other from Le Bettex. In both cases, magnificent views of Mont-Joly and the Mont-Blanc range await you, especially if you take one of these two hikeson a sunny morning.
Practical information
Hike duration : 1h50
Number of kilometers : 4.9
Type : loop
Height gain :
Difficulty : easy / moderate
Route Chemin du Mont d'Arbois(2h15)
With the Chemin du Mont d’Arbois, there’s no elevation gain… unless you want there to be! This 4.6 km linear route, with a negative altitude difference of over 400 metres, offers walkers the chance to discover the beauty of our resort on a friendly, Alpine snowshoe walk. And if you’re the sporty type, you can always take the path in the opposite direction for a muscular positive difference in altitude!
Practical information
Hike duration: 2h15
Number of kilometers: 4.6
Type: linear
Height gain: -443 meters
Difficulty: moderate
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Where to rent equipment for your outing? What do you need to know before setting off? Is the weather suitable for hiking today? If you have any questions or doubts, don’t hesitate to give us a call. The resort’s professionals will be happy to help!
Contact us to find out more about this activity:
Compagnie des guides de Saint-Gervais / Les Contamines : . +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55
Entrecimes Chemins d’en Haut : +33 (0)6 08 23 76 00
Hiboux – Cailloux : +33 (0)6 73 36 66 64
