Spectacular Snowshoeing Around Chamonix

A collection of snowshoeing routes taking you away from the crowds into Chamonix’s majestic forests and snow-covered alpine meadows, and along lesser trodden paths.

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Solitude in the forests - heaven!

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Often it's the smallest things that capture the attention in winter.

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Enjoying the winter ambience.

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Great views across to the Beaufortain mountains.

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Amazing evening light from close to the Tête de la Charme.

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Reaching Chalets de Chailloux

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The ridge towards Pointe de Lapaz

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Easy slope after Chalets de Chailloux towards the col

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The slope gets steeper as you get closer to the col (not in picture)

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Mont Blanc

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Description

Traversing pine-coned forests isn't only available to the best off-piste skiers; snowshoeing takes you away from the crowds, off the beaten path, and through winter wonderlands. This peaceful way of enjoying wintertime in the mountains also has a very low environmental impact compared to other winter sports, leaving only the trace of your footprint on fresh snow. It's more strenuous than hiking, but like hiking, the slower, meditative pace with which you move allows time to spot wildlife, contemplate, and take it all in.

The French ski town Chamonix is a dream for snowshoers. A short walk from the centre brings you to emerald forests draped in snow, waterfalls, mountain lakes and of course majestic alpine views. Here is an extensive collection of snowshoeing adventures in and around Chamonix. For a pleasant high altitude loop through alpine meadows with views of the Aravis, Fiz and Mont Blanc ranges, try the Plateau du Prarion adventure.

Adventures

Les Granges

Explore the beautiful forest of the Loriaz amid old farmhouses

Plateau du Prarion

A snow-sure trail at 1850 meters elevation with spectacular panoramic views

Les Grands Montets - Gare de Lognan: La Trappette

In order to discourage people skinning up the Pierre Ric piste, the local commune has initiated this sane alternative to reach the Lognan ski station, in a similar way to the one up to the Prarion at Les Houches. Justifiably popular with uphill enthusiasts, it provides a bad weather option, or a short, training route with easy access and a fast, safe descent.