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Snowshoeing Full day
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 64€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 200m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 800m or multi-day route, or route above 3000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1000m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1000m.
Technique:
Infobulle technique
Technical Level 1: For occasional walkers, capable of navigating wide, groomed trails.
Technical Level 2: For occasional walkers, capable of navigating well-defined paths on gentle slopes.
Technical Level 3: For occasional snowshoe hikers, capable of navigating well-defined and slightly uneven paths or navigating off-trail on short, gentle sections.
Technical Level 4: For regular snowshoe hikers, capable of navigating well-defined and rugged paths or navigating off-trail routes on gentle slopes.
Technical Level 5: For experienced snowshoe hikers, capable of navigating off-trail routes on rugged slopes.
General information
We take you for an extraordinary experience at the heart of the mountain in the winter. With your snowshoes on, transform your family or friends holiday in unforgettable moments in a magical atmosphere. Leave for a friendly day to discover the Chamonix Valley and enjoy its unique atmosphere at the foot of the Mont-Blanc. For all experiences and physical shapes, our perfect knowledge of the area enables us to offer customised excursions. We also organises snowshoe hikes on glacier, as well as half a day snowshoeing hikes.
The detailed programme is available in our offices, it changes every week on the basis of the following themes
Discover the Chamonix Valley 
Monday and Friday
Enjoy a selection of the most beautiful local hikes to discover the heritage and the biodiversity of the Chamonix Valley
Reach for the sky
Tuesday and Sunday
Spend a day in the sunshine in front of the Mont-Blanc thank. Immerse yourself in the mountain vastness and its breath-taking landscapes (lift not included)
Go elsewhere
Wednesday
Leave the Chamonix Valley for new mountains and views. A selection of the most beautiful excursions in the Mont Blanc region
Val Ferret - Italy 
Jeudi
Enjoy the typical atmosphere of the Vallee d’Aosta and the Italian gastronomy (lunch in hostel not included)
Sportive snowshoes 
Saturday
For lovers of the outdoors and wild pristine landscapes. Sporty excursions to enjoy snowshoeing a bit more
Group booking
The group formula associates several people who do not necessarily know each other. It is the ideal formula for people looking for the friendliness of a group at an attractive price. To book online, just pick the day, then pick the preferred time slot for your excursion.
Dates (group booking) :
See online booking
Meeting Point (group booking) :
8.45am at the Compagnie des Guides office in Chamonix
Supervision (group booking) :
Group from 4 to 8 people per guide supervised by a mountain leader. Children, minimum 12 years old accompanied by a parent
Departure :
Confirmed departure with a minimum of 4 people
Price 2025 (group booking) :
Full day: 68€ per person
3 day package: 192€
This price includes :
- mountain leader services
- technical equipment: snowshoes and poles
- transfer
This price does not include :
- hiking boots
- lift passes if needed
- snack
Private booking
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a guide to their clients. It allows you to be either alone or in a group of friends with your guide. Your guide can organize your trip to meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula to realize your projects because it guarantees you a maximum of comfort.
Dates (private booking) :
See online booking
Meeting Point (private booking) :
Fixed by phone the evening before with your guide
Supervision (private booking) :
Group of 1 - 8 people per guide
Price 2025 (private booking) :
Group from 1 to 4 people: 290€
Group from 5 to 6 people : 320€
Group from 7 to 8 people : 350€
This price includes :
- mountain leader services
- technical equipment: snowshoes and poles
This price does not include :
- hiking boots
- lift passes if needed
- transfer
- lunch and snack
Further information
Find in this in this section, all the information about this activity. For any further information please contact our advisors (contact details above)
Duration :
5 to 6 hours in total (schedules given as an indication), 4h to 5h hiking
Area of activity :
In Chamonix valley depending on snow conditions
Level :
Snowshoeing is perfect for walkers
Formality :
Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
Documents available for download
Equipment
Find in this section all the information about the different equipment that is required. Since weather conditions can be very variable, it is better to have several thin layers rather than to have one big garment
Equipment
- Back pack
- Hiking boots
- Snowshoes
- Poles
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for outdoor activities
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of gloves
- Hat
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Lunch and snack
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet, Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Booking
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Calculate your carbon footprint
Discover the carbon emissions of this activity and add your trip to the meeting point.
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for this activity & journey(s) = 0 kgIn order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually., or 0.3€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
Find out more about our zero impact strategy.
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