Snowshoeing and igloo building in Avoriaz, Portes du Soleil

Activity Snapshot

Sensation Level: Adventurous
Spoken languages: English, French, German
Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 3 hrs to 6 hrs
Cancellation policy:
flexible 1) Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date
→ You are automatically refunded for the full activity price

2) Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity starting date
→ You are entitled to a 50% refund

3) 48 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations
→ No refund will be made
Meeting point:
In front of Avoriaz 1800 tourism office, 47 Prom. du Festival, 74110 Morzine
Opening seasons:
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D

Activity description

Venture into the wilderness of the Alps with a passionate guide who will help you discover the most beautiful massifs of Haute Savoie and teach you to build an igloo!

From hiking to mountaineering, Maxime can take you into the wild to unusual and sublime places. If you're a beginner, don't worry, he proposes a quick introduction to walking with snowshoes (technique, use of poles, breathing...). If you're already experts, Maxime has some sporty and alpine itineraries up his sleeves for your greatest pleasure!

In a 30 minute-drive maximum, you'll go to different spots in Plateau de Loëx, Col de Cou, Col Ratti, Col de Joux-Plane… which generally benefit from great snow quality.

The landscapes are varied and wild. You can discover the Mont Blanc, Dents du Midi or multiple panoramas on the Northern Alps (Morzine-Avoriaz, Les Gets, Portes du Soleil...).

You can either choose to spend 3 hours building an igloo, or 3 hours snowshoeing with 3 hours igloo building.

Enjoy a playful activity suitable for friends and families!

Offers

Half day igloo building - private

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Itinerary

You'll meet around 8.45am to check the equipment before going to the starting point of the excursion.

After a short briefing about security and how to use the equipment, you start walking gently to get comfortable with the snowshoes and go to the spot where you will build the igloo.

You will learn how to build an igloo with the help of your instructor. You'll also have a hot drink and take time to observe the animals in their natural habitat before heading back down to the car park.

End of the trip at around 12 pm.

Activity requirements

No experience required, you only need to be able to walk for 2 hours.

Special terms

The route can be adapted and modified with the instructor after booking.

Price is given per group.

Do not forget to bring

Warm clothes adapted to the activity
Bottled water, hot drink, snacks

Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Meeting point:

In front of Avoriaz 1800 tourism office, 47 Prom. du Festival, 74110 Morzine

Included:

Guide for the half day

Excluded:

Snowshoes & poles

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Full day snowshoeing + igloo building - private

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Itinerary

You'll meet around 8.45am to check the equipment before going to the starting point of the excursion. After a short briefing about security and how to use the equipment, you start walking gently to get comfortable with the snowshoes.

You might go to Cou Pass, walking in the forest in fresh snow, on slopes with a maximum inclination of 25%. At the top, you'll stop for a picnic, learn to build an igloo (3hrs) and enjoy the view on Dents du Midi before going down to the car park via another route.

End of the trip around 5pm.