Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Take on the Ecrins massif and the surrounding area on a day of snowshoeing at Serre Chevalier, leaving from Briançon!
Breathtaking snow-covered landscapes await you on this snowshoe hike in Serre Chevalier, a perfect winter activity if you enjoy hiking and discovering the natural beauty of the ski areas, away from the ski slopes. Depending on the weather and/or snow conditions on the day, your snowshoeing destination from Briançon could be the Aiguillette du Lauzet, La Gardiole, the Refuge Ricou, etc., and many other sites surrounding Serre Chevalier!
Your mountain guide will determine your itinerary before leaving Briançon to offer you a hike suited to your level, your desires and the weather. Along the way, if you are lucky, you may even spot chamois and other wild animals present in the Briançonnais valley! Your guide will be delighted to introduce you to them, and to the flora of the region's mountains in the depths of winter.
With a small group of no more than 8 participants, this guided snowshoe hike in Serre Chevalier from Briançon will give you a great day out in the snow!
- Meeting with your guide at the Bureau des Guides in Briançon
- Refine of your snowshoeing itinerary according to the day's weather and snow conditions
- Transfer to the starting point of the hike
- Briefing on the use of equipment and safety instructions
- Departure for your guided snowshoe hike in Serre Chevalier with a positive difference in altitude of between 600 and 900 metres
- Return to the starting point, de-equipping, transfer back to Briançon and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
You need to be in good physical condition and like hiking to take part in this activity.
- Guide
- Snowshoes
- Walking poles
- Safety equipment
- Lunch
- Warm clothes adapted to the weather
- Snow boots
- Small backpack
- Bottle of water
- Picnic lunch
- Snack
