Snowshoe walk from Courmayeur to the village of Rochefort
Highlights
- Join a snowshoe walk lasting around three and a half hours in Courmayeur
- Make your way to a stunning viewing platform overlooking the Planpincieux Glacier
- Marvel at the majestic Mont Blanc massif in the company of a guide
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Full description
At the weekend, some people enjoy themselves in dancing shoes, whilst others enjoy themselves in… snowshoes.
If you fall into the second category, this snowshoe hike in Courmayeur, in Val Ferret, is the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes. Accompanied by a qualified hiking guide, you’ll walk to a spectacular panoramic viewpoint to admire Mont Blanc and the Planpincieux glacier up close.
A 3½-hour experience to discover the mountains from a whole new perspective!
What we will do
We’ll meet 15 minutes before 10. 00 am at the meeting point in Planpincieux, Courmayeur (AO). The nature and hiking guide will be there to welcome us and accompany us on this adventure!
After introductions, we’ll be given our equipment (snowshoes and poles) and take part in a briefing to prepare for the activity, during which the guide will provide all the information we need to move easily on the snow, ensuring a worry-free experience for everyone.
We’ll set off directly from Planpincieux in Val Ferret. Our route, which is uphill and free of exposed sections, will allow us to immediately get in tune with the winter environment, as we make our way through the silence of the snow-covered landscape.
We’ll snowshoe until we reach a beautiful panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Mont Blanc massif. Right here, at the foot of the Planpincieux Glacier, we’ll take a break: the guide will tell us about the history of these peaks, explaining the impacts of climate change and the consequences of glacial melt on biodiversity.
After taking a few well-deserved souvenir photos, we’ll begin our descent back down the mountain. We’ll then return to the meeting point; the route is 6 km in total with an elevation gain of around 400 metres. The experience will last approximately 3½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is easy and is suitable for everyone aged 5 and over.
Other information
The activity takes place from December to April and is confirmed once at least 8 participants have signed up, subject to weather conditions.
The location of the snowshoe walk will be confirmed one or two days beforehand, once snow and weather conditions have been checked. The meeting point will remain the same. Please contact the guide the day before the activity to confirm that it is going ahead and to find out the location.
The excursion will be led by a specialist guide who works exclusively for the Gran Paradiso National Park.
On your return, you will have the option of having lunch at one of the local establishments (not included in the participation fee) .
Dogs are allowed, provided they are muzzled.
The meeting point is accessible by public transport; paid parking is available on site.
Recommended clothing
- Snowwear
- Hiking boots (not snow boots)
Don't forget to bring
- Rucksack
- Snacks and a hot flask
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Courmayeur, Aosta
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 31 days from the activity start date. Within 30 and 15 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
