Sports activities

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Snowshoe hikes

Description of the activity

Snowshoe hiking is a unique way of exploring the area, offering total immersion in the mountain environment and local history. Contact the Alpe d’Huez guide office for more information on half-day hikes and our weekly programme. Magnificent mountain landscapes to be discovered.

If you are looking for a custom-tailored experience, opt for the "Prestige" snowshoe, with a guide all for yourself. This exclusive experience enables you to walk at your own pace.

Looking for wide open spaces and well-being? Regardless of your abilities, snowshoe hikes promise a successful sporting experience.

Practical information

From beginner level
Reasonable level of fitness required.
Group sessions for up to 4 people
Outings subject to snow and weather conditions
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Prices

Group outing from €37

Individual outing from €190
Lift pass required

Where is the activity located?

A snowshoe outing Alpe d’Huez for all the family

Among all of the activities that you can enjoy in the French Alps, you can find one that stands out in terms of originality. If most people like to hit the slopes on skis or snowboard, others can try out new sports, such as snowshoeing in the mountains. But, what is exactly a snowshoe outing? We will quickly introduce you to this marvellous discipline and the many advantages it offers. Most of the time, you will be accompanied by an experienced instructor that will guide you through the mountains and help you progress in the discipline. During your outing, the latter might introduce you to the history of the region, and tell you tales you’ve never heard before!

For this activity, you will be equipped with snowshoes, a gear especially made for the discipline, thanks to which you will be able to walk on the snow without sliding. Then, the objective is to explore the area, away from the crowds, to find the perfect spots with breathtaking views.

If a snowshoe outing Alpe d’Huez is a good idea for your vacation, it is also because it is an activity that is meant for everyone. Children and adults alike can go on this adventure and enjoy this peculiar experience in the French Alps.
How to prepare for a snowshoe outing in Alpe d’Huez?
If everyone can try and enjoy a snowshoe outing Alpe d’Huez and create wonderful memories during their holidays, it is still necessary to specify that it remains a sporting activity, that might put you to the test. Depending on the itinerary you take, you might have to show some physical condition to tackle some difficult parts, especially when it comes to elevation gain and long outings. Walking in the snow for several hours can be tiring for anyone.

To properly prepare for a snowshoe outing, you will need to pay attention to your gear, and be sure to have everything you need for this activity. If not, note that there are, in the resort, some rental companies that can equip you with the best products.

When organising and booking the activities you wish to do during your holiday, you will have to select the duration of your snowshoe outing. Our advice? Choose a long itinerary and bring your own meal in your backpack to enjoy a delicious picnic with a view.
Snowshoe outing Alpe d’Huez: easily book your activity on the marketplace
To make sure that from the moment you book your holiday, to the moment you leave the resort, everything goes as smoothly as possible, we’ve implemented an easy-to-use marketplace that allows you to quickly proceed to the reservation of your various activities.

On our marketplace, the booking of your activities can be executed within a few minutes. The first thing you have to do is specify the dates of your arrival and those of your departure. Then, you will be able to choose between a collective or private activity, depending on your preferences. The offers available will then be presented to you, so that you can select the ones that meet all your expectations in terms of duration, dates and itinerary.