Snowshoeing at Lake d'Arpy in the Aosta Valley
Highlights
- Walk the snowy paths of the Aosta Valley with a snowshoe hike to Lake Arpy.
- An environmental guide will tell you step by step the secrets of this wonderful area.
- Admire the breathtaking panorama of Mont Blanc and get in close contact with nature.
Your guide
I have been a nature hiking guide and an exclusive Gran Paradiso National Park guide for many years now. Living in nature still excites me.
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Full description
Enter the fascinating winter landscapes of the Aosta Valley with asnowshoeing excursion to Lake Arpy, in Morgex.
You will walk on fresh snow through dense fir and larch forests, in the company of an environmental guide who will tell you many curiosities about thenatural environment and the various protected species that inhabit the area.
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary spectacle: the immense Mont Blanc massif will be the backdrop to the valley's marvellous frozen sheet of water.
What we will do
We will meet at 10 a.m. in Morgex (AO), where we will meet the environmental guide and prepare for the activity by wearing snowshoes (included in the participation fee, along with poles).
When we are ready, we will start walking along suggestive snow-covered paths, accompanied by the guide's tales, who will describe the natural environment in every detail. Along the way, we will appreciate the beautiful views of the valley and meet the wild animals that enrich the biodiversity of the place.
The walk will take us to Lake d'Arpy, a splendid sheet of water of glacial origin, set in a picture postcard landscape at the foot of Mont Blanc.
Before resuming the return journey, we will breathe in thepure, uncontaminated mountainair, contemplating theenchanting atmosphere of this little jewel hidden among the Aosta Valley mountains.
The activity lasts a total of about 3.5 hours.
Who it is aimed at
This snowshoe hike is of an easy level and is suitable for everyone from 5 years old and up.
Dogs are allowed, provided they are muzzled.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at the meeting point approximately 15 minutes in advance.
This activity can be carried out from December to March, and is confirmed when there are at least 10 participants, weather permitting. The location of the snowshoe hike will be confirmed a day or two before, after checking the snow and weather conditions.
The excursion will be led by a specialised and exclusive Gran Paradiso National Park guide.
Recommended clothing
Snow clothing and hiking boots
Don't forget to bring
- backpack
- energy snack
- water and/or hot thermos
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Morgex, 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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 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.
