in the heart of nature

Snowshoe walks & hikes

Come and recharge your batteries on one of our snowshoe outings, accessible to all.  Share a simple moment in the magnificent natural  surroundings of the stunning Tarentaise valley.
Welcome !  You can now book online your lessons for winter 2024-2025 ! For more information contact us

When are you coming?
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Our Snowshoe Excursions
The ESF Peisey-Vallandry offers a varied program with different levels and themes, all set in the breathtaking natural beauty of our awe-inspiring mountains.

  • Green walk: a walk with less than 150m of uphill elevation, from 7yrs old.
  • Blue hike : a hike with 150m to 250m of uphill elevation, from 8yrs old.
  • Red hike : a hike with 250m to 350m of uphill elevation or 600m of downhill, from 9yrs old.
  • Black hike : a hike with over 500m of uphill elevation, from 10yrs old.

The weekly program is non-contractual and subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions. Minimum 4 participants required. 

The meeting point is at ESF Vallandry (unless otherwise stated), 15 minutes before the departure time.

Snowhoes, poles and a warm drink provided by the ESF!
Please come equipped for the elements: waterproof walking boots, warm clothes, backpack, hat, gloves, sunglasses.

Sunday

From 13:45 to 16:45            22€
Snowshoe initiation walk

Only available during French school holidays

Monday

From 09:15 to 12:00               32€
                                    +lift pass/ticket
Panoramic walk with magnificent views of the Tarentaise, Beaufortain and Mont-Blanc
From 13:45 to 16:45                32€
Hiking: animal tracks and signs of life

Only available during French school holidays
From 17:30 to 19:00*             22€
Evening walk with a return by torchlight

Only available during French school holidays and up to the 26th March

*times will change from 12/02 to 26/06:
18:30 to 20:00

Tuesday

From 9:00 to 12:00               32€
Discovery walk in and around Peisey-Vallandry
From 13:45 to 16:30             32€
Hiking: winter survival and possible sightings of Ibex at Rosuel

MEETING POINT IS AT PONT BAUDIN, NANCROIX

Wednesday

From 9:45 to 11:45               32€
                                 +lift pass/ticket
Walk to the summer mountain chalets with a rustic apéritif
From 13:45 to 16:45             32€
                                  +lift pass/ticket
Hiking: discover the Plan Bois forest
(long downhill)
From 17:30 to 1900*               22€
Evening walk with a return by torchlight

*times will change from 12/02 to 26/06:
18:30 to 20:00 

Thursday

From 9:00 to 12:00               32€    
Hiking: the mountain peaks in the heart of the forest
From 13:45 to 16:30               32€
                                    +lift pass/ticket
Panoramic walk with magnificent views of the Tarentaise, Beaufortain and Mont-Blanc

Only available during French school holidays

Friday

From 9:15 to 12:15           32€
                           +lift pass/ticket
Hiking : heritage, baroque art at the Vernettes Chapel (long downhill over a long distance, sustained pace)
From 13:45 to 16:45          32€
                          +lift pass/ticket
Mountain Hike
(600m uphill elevation, fast paced)
Is the ski pass and insurance included in the cost of the lessons ?
No, the lift pass and insurance is not included in the cost of the lesson.