Snowshoeing at the Pointe de la Québlette near Annecy

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Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 5.5 hrs
Spoken languages: French
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

Get away from it all this winter on a high altitude snowshoe hike at the Pointe de la Québlette near Annecy, with your guide Alexandre.

Feel the feeling of freedom as you snowshoe through the mountains in Haute-Savoie, with the advice of your mountain guide on the local fauna and flora.

Admire a 360° panorama from the Pointe, you will enjoy a breathtaking view!

The snowshoeing itinerary starts at the Foyer de Ski de Fond de Glières, near Annecy, on the edge of the forest where you will walk until you reach the Chalet des Mouilles.

You will then continue on your way to the Col de l'Ovine (1778m), and enjoy a magnificent panorama offering a view of the summits of the Bornes-Aravis massifs, including Mont Lachat.

The snowshoeing tour continues towards the Chalet de l'Ovine, a stopover before starting the climb to the Pointe de la Québlette (1915m), the highest point of this snowshoeing tour near Annecy.

You will enjoy a picnic facing the Plateau des Glières, a high place of the Resistance.

The descent is made first by the same route, then you will avoid the Bois des Lanches and join the Plaine de Dran then, by a marked out track, the Foyer de Ski de Fond.

Discover the winter atmosphere in the snowy forest of Haute-Savoie!

This is an 11km hike, with a maximum altitude of 1915m and a vertical drop of 650m.

So put on your snowshoes near Annecy and get away from it all for a winter mountain hike with your guide! Haute-Savoie is full of enchanting landscapes, let yourself be guided and leave with a head full of memories!

Course of events

- Meeting point at 10:30 am at the Foyer de Ski de Fond des Glières, car park
- Departure for a 4h30 walk
- Start of the itinerary on the edge of the forest
- Leave the forest to reach the Col de l'Ovine (1778m)
- Continuation of the route to the Pointe de la Québlette via the Chalet de l'Ovine
- Picnic at the Pointe (1915m)
- Return by the same route, passing by the Plaine de Dran
- End of the hike around 4pm at the Plateau des Glières

Special terms

- No physical condition is required for this activity, you just need to be at least 6 years old.

- Hiking level: WT2 Hiking (max. 25 degree slope, steep slope nearby)

- This itinerary is provided as an indication: depending on the weather, snow conditions, the group and operational and logistical hazards, your mountain leader may modify or cancel this itinerary, for your safety and that of the group.

Included
  • Guide
  • Snowshoes
  • Hiking sticks
Do not forget to bring
  • Ski clothing
  • Suitable shoes
  • Picnic lunch
  • Water bottle
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Meeting point
Foyer de Ski de Fond du Plateau des Glières, car park Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule