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    • Wednesday Night Snowshoeing Tartiflette included!
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  • Weekly Snowshoeing Pick what works for you!
  • Wednesday Night Snowshoeing Tartiflette included!

Snowshoe HIKING

Weekly Schedule

Guided hiking tours of local paths or Vanoise National Park.

Supervised by certified guides, you will head out and explore the mountains, wildlife and forest area.

Accessible to all! Snowshoeing through the mountains allows you to get even closer to nature. Our guides will share with you the love that they have for these local paths and parks that they know so much about.

  • From Monday the 3rd of February to Friday the 13th of March 2020: Juliette, our medium-mountain guide, offers both morning and afternoon snowshoe hikes,
  • For the remainder of the season, from the 23rd of December to the 17th of April, explore the paths with our ESF instructors available only in the afternoon. 
  • Night-time hikes are available upon request for groups of at least 4 people.
Snowshoeing/ walking tour rates
Sunday - Friday
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
3.pm to 3:45pm  
FREE

  • Program presentation
  • Tasting of regional products, at the esf office
No reservation required
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
2.30.pm to 4:00pm  
FREE

  • WALKING TOUR AND TASTING
  • RDV at 2:15 pm at ESF DE VALFREJUS
  • TASTING
No reservation required
MORNING TOUR
9:40am - 12 or 12:30pm, Monday - Friday
25€
  • Explore local trails 
  • Further information regarding exact schedule can be found below
Tour guaranteed starting at 5 people.
Gear and insurance not included in price.
Achat sur place
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AFTERNOON TOUR
2.15pm - 4:45 or 5.15pm, Monday TO Friday
Starting at
25€
  • Explore local trails 
  • Further information regarding exact schedule can be found below
Tour guaranteed starting at 5 people.
Gear and insurance not included in price.
on-site purchase
on-site purchase

the schedule 

Monday to Friday  :
  • BALADE DES HERBIERS de 14h15 à 16h45 : Identification of fauna, flora, traces of pastoral life, old sheepfolds. Approx. 200 m gradient, accessible to all.
  • BALADE DU SEUIL de 14h15 à 16h45 :Panorama, game viewing (at their leisure), panorama, snow-covered hamlet. Approx. 200 m gradient, accessible to all.
  • BALADE DU PLAN MONIN de 14h15 à 17h15 : Observation of flora and fauna. Height difference approx. 150 m, accessible to all.
  • BALADE DES ESSARTS de 14h15 à 17h15 : 3-hour walk, Notre Dame du Charmaix, Mont Rond, Grand Vallon

MONDAY :
  • BALADE ZEN de 9h40 à 12h : 
Relax and connect with nature.
Breathing, relaxation, mindful walking.
Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 100 m.
  • BALADE DU BERGER de 14h à 16h30 : 
Identification of fauna, flora, traces of pastoral life, ancient sheepfolds.
Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 150 m.

TUESDAY :
  • BALADE DU BERGER de 9h40 à 12h :
Identification of fauna, flora, traces of pastoral life, ancient sheepfolds.
Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 150 m.
  • BALADE DU CHASSEUR de 14h à 16h30 : 
Game viewing, panorama, hamlet in the snow
Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 200 m.

WEDNESDAY :
  • BALADE DU CHASSEUR de 9h40 à 12h
ame viewing, panorama, hamlet in the snow
Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 200 m.
  • BALADE ZEN de 14h à 16h30
Relax and connect with nature.
Breathing, relaxation, mindful walking.
Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 100 m.

THURSDAY :
  • BALADE DU CHASSEUR de 9h40 à 12h
    ame viewing, panorama, hamlet in the snow
    Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 200 m.
  • BALADE DU BERGER de 14h à 16h30 :
    Identification of fauna, flora, traces of pastoral life, ancient sheepfolds.
    Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 150 m.

FRIDAY :
  • BALADE DU BERGER de 9h30 à 12h :
    Identification of fauna, flora, traces of pastoral life, ancient sheepfolds.
    Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 150 m.
    BALADE DU CHASSEUR de 14h à 16h30 : 
  • BALADE AU CHOIX : BERGER ou CHASSEUR de 14h30 à 17h.
    Identification of fauna, flora and traces of pastoral life,
    Game observation, panorama.
    Easy level. Duration: 2h30. Height difference: approx. 150 to 200 metres.
Practical Info
Contact ESF
Insurance Coverage
For the Sunday hike do I need snow-shoes?
The hike is pedestrian, we advise you have good walking boots.
Where does the hike start from?
At the ESF office, located in the same building as the Tourist Office.
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Welcome to ESF
With Mount Thabor as its backdrop, this close-knit ski resort has managed to maintain its originality and offer a  wide variety of high-quality skiing opportunities, 

With 70 km of pistes situated between 1500 and 2737m above sea level, you will be able to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this well-preserved area to experience real alpine skiing or try something more adventurous. 
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Scheduled Activities
  • Lantern descent For children
  • Torchlight descent All ages
  • Fleche & Chamois Races
  • Medal ceremony
  • Webcam
  • Little Ones Ages 3 - 5
    • Piou-Piou lessons Ages 3 & 4
    • Blanchot Lessons Age 4
    • Ourson Lessons Ages 4 & 5
    • Flocon lessons 5-Year-Olds with Ourson medal
    • Private lessons Little ones
    • TOP4 Lessons Ages 5 and up
  • Children Ages 6 - 12
    • Group Ski Lessons From Beginner to 3rd Star
    • Team Etoiles lessons Bronze Star to Gold Star
    • TOP4 Lessons Groups of 4
    • Learn how to Snowboard Lessons ages 8 and up
    • Private lessons Ski or Snowboard
  • Teens-Adults Ages 13 +
    • Group Ski Lessons Up to Class 3
    • Team Etoiles lessons Bronze Star to Gold Star
    • TOP4 Lessons Groups of 4
    • Snowboarding Lessons Beginner to 2nd snowboard
    • Private lessons Ski or Snowboard
  • Tailor-Made Lessons Personalised for you!
    • 1 to 2-Hour Private Lessons Personalised just for you!
    • Half/All-day Lessons Excluding holidays
    • 2 Hour Small Group Lessons With family, friends, or coworkers
    • Adaptive skiing For those with disabilities
    • Ride in tandem For non-skiers of all ages!
  • Snows & Mountain Off Piste & Ski touring
    • Ski Safety package
    • Rider package
    • Tracks package
    • Nocturnal tracks package
  • Snowshoeing Explore nature
    • Weekly Snowshoeing Pick what works for you!
    • Wednesday Night Snowshoeing Tartiflette included!
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