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Guided walking – snowshoeing – via ferrata in the French Alps with Mark Tennent

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Guided Snowshoe Weekends in the Vanoise

  • 3 day guided snow shoe walking / 3 nights in the Vanoise Alps based at the mountain village of Pralognan-la-Vanoise, gateway to the Vanoise National Park
  • Comfortable accommodation and great food at the Hotel Grand Bec *** with heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
  • Free provision of snowshoes, ski/walking poles and technical equipment where required.
  • Snowshoe walking in powder opposite the Grand Bec, Vanoise
    Powder snow in snowshoes opposite the Grand Bec in the Vanoise, Alps, France
  • Champagny Snow River
    Snowshoe walking along the banks of the river at Champagny-le-Haut
  • Snow covered chalet in the French Alps
    A snow covered chalet in the Beaufortain in the French Alps.
  • Snowshoe Walking in the Vanoise near Prioux
    Snowshoe Walking in the Vanoise near Prioux

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Guided Snowshoe Weekends

Enjoy a guided snowshoe weekend in the Vanoise mountain range in the heart of the French Alps. The Vanoise are located in the Savoie department of France close to the Italian border and share a 15 km shared border with the Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy. This holiday is based at the unspoilt village of Pralognan-la-Vanoise, a gateway to the Vanoise National Park. You will experience 3 days snowshoe walking surrounded by the high peaks of the Vanoise.

Vanoise National Park

The Vanoise National Park was created in 1963 and ensures that the area retains its calm and authentic atmosphere. The Vanoise National Park remains unspoilt from development despite being close to some of France’s major ski resorts such as Courchevel, Tignes and Val d’Isère. The Vanoise has a large population of ibex that you may have the chance to see during your holiday. Each day’s snowshoe walk will show you a different aspect of these spectacular mountains.

Hotel Grand Bec, Pralognan

I recommend the Hotel Grand Bec *** where you will receive a warm welcome in this family run hotel. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna to relax in at the end of the day.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Evening

Arrival at Geneva airport where I  will be meet you and transfer you to Pralognan. After a short briefing it’s time to sample the fine cooking at the Hotel Grand Bec.  After dinner, settle into your hotel.

Day 2

A walk exploring the Doron valley, first through pinewoods draped in winter snow and then pristine snowfields with the mountains towering above.  Depending on snow conditions, time and energy we may make it as far as the hamlet of Prioux.

Day 3

There are many possibilities but if conditions allow we head into the Vanoise National Park on the “Route du Sel” and in the “shadow” of the Grande Casse as far as the Lac des Vaches or even the Col de la Vanoise.

Day 4

Champagny-le-Haut.  Leaving the hotel we pass the small village of Champagny and into the hanging valley of Champagny-le-Haut for a walk in a magnificent setting.  Transfer to Geneva airport.

Group size

Individual 1:1 guiding
Maximum group size 8

Duration

3 days, 3 nights
Other options available please contact me.

Accommodation

I recommend the Hotel Grand Bec *** at Pralognan-la-Vanoise.

Meals

Dinner, Breakfast and Packed Lunch

Fees

The price indicated is for the group.

1 – 2 people: Euro 750
3 – 4 people: Euro 950
5 – 8 people: Euro 1200

What’s included:

  • Guiding by Mark
  • Concierge service – booking accommodation, etc.

What’s NOT included:

  • Mark’s accommodation: including half-board and picnic at huts.
  • Personal equipment inc. boots, etc.
  • Insurance – please see my links page.
  • All accommodation including hotels and hut fees
  • All meals
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Transfers and / or taxis

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