Snowshoeing under the stars in Mercantour national park

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 2 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Activity description

Take advantage of the experience of Marc, a local guide of Rando Terre d'Azur to discover Mercantour's stary sky. You will be amazed !

One in two people in the world cannot see the Milky Way because of light and air pollution! In France, in the most protected places from this pollution, we can distinguish from 3000 to 5000 stars. It is in one of these places that Marc of Rando Terre d'Azur invites you to follow him to see the sky as you have never seen it before...

In addition to being a huge playground and discovery area, with multiple climatic and historical influences that hides a unique diversity of fauna and flora in France; the Mercantour National Park is committed to preserving the night sky, currently working to obtain the label "International Star Sky Reserve".

The outings proposed by Marc are part of this approach. Their objective is to reveal the wonders of the sky and its secrets far from any light pollution.

During your night snowshoeing excursion, you will discover the main celestial objects, very difficult to observe in an urban environment.

This excursion is labeled "National Park Spirit", which means that it respects the environment and the protection of the exceptional territory that is the Mercantour.

Then opt for this privileged moment under the stars, where Marc will share with you all his knowledge on the mythology and history of astronomy, great distances, celestial objects etc.

Offers

1
Group snowshoeing under the stars
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In the heart of the Mercantour, let's go for a group night stroll and an unforgettable discovery of the mountain. An unusual outing in a unique atmosphere, under a starry sky at an altitude of 1800 meters!

Course of events

You'll need to plan a trip of about 15 minutes by vehicle from Allos Village (meeting place) to get to the hike's start. Carpooling is possible.

Activity requirements

Snowshoing equipment: it is possible to rent it from our partner store in Allos (Le Petit Allossard - Sport 2000) if you do not already have your own equipment (on presentation of your reservation form).

Special terms

The guide has the right to modify the program, depending on weather hazards, trail conditions, transportation hazards, group level, or any reasons related to the safety of participants.

Participants will be informed of the confirmation of the exit the day before.

You can borrow a headlight on spot.

This outing is proposed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday in the early evening.

The hour is set according to sunset time.

Do not forget to bring
  • Jumelles
  • ski suit
  • winter clothes
  • ski gloves
  • woolen
  • bag
  • sun cream
  • something to eat
  • water
  • hiking shoes
  • head light
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

In front of the tourism office, Grande rue d’Allos, 04260 ALLOS

Included:
  • Guide
  • head light
Excluded:
  • snowshoeing equipment
2
Private snowshoeing excursion under the stars
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In the heart of the Mercantour, let's go for a night stroll and an unforgettable discovery of the mountain. An unusual  and private outing in a unique atmosphere, under a starry sky at an altitude of 1800 meters!

Course of events

You'll need to plan a trip of about 15 minutes by vehicle from Allos Village (meeting place) to get to the hike's start. Carpooling is possible.

Activity requirements

Snowshoing equipment: it is possible to rent it from our partner store in Allos (Le Petit Allossard - Sport 2000) if you do not already have your own equipment (on presentation of your reservation form).

Special terms

The guide has the right to modify the program, depending on weather hazards, trail conditions, transportation hazards, group level, or any reasons related to the safety of participants.

Participants will be informed of the confirmation of the exit the day before.

You can borrow a headlight on spot. 

This outing is proposed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday in the early evening.

The hour is set according to sunset time.

Do not forget to bring
  • Jumelles
  • ski suit
  • winter clothes
  • ski gloves
  • woolen
  • bag
  • something to eat
  • water
  • hiking shoes
  • head light
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

In front of the tourism office, Grande rue d’Allos, 04260 ALLOS

Included:
  • Guide
  • headlight
Excluded:
  • snowshoeing equipment
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Meeting point

In front of the tourism office, Grande rue d’Allos, 04260 ALLOS Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 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