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SNOWSHOEING HALF DAY IN ALTITUDE
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Immerse yourself in the silence of winter, underneath the trees, climb towards the summet through gullies and over ridges. Pic-nic in the calme surrounded by the magic of winter.
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 / 1.30pm 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) :
1/2 day: 72€ per person
This price includes :
- mountain leader services
- technical equipment: snowshoes and poles
- transfer
- lift passes
This price does not include :
- hiking boots
- snack
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: 190€
Group from 5 to 6 people : 210€
Group from 7 to 8 people : 230€
This price includes :
- mountain leader services
- technical equipment: snowshoes and poles
This price does not include :
- hiking boots
- lift passes if needed
- transfer
- snack
Find in this in this section, all the information about this activity. For any further information please contact our advisors (contact details above)
Duration :
3 to 4 hours in total (schedules given as an indication), 2h-2h30 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
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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
- 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
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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.
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