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    • Snowshoeing Explore nature
    • Weekly Snowshoeing Pick what works for you!
    • All-day Snowshoeing Visit Vanoise National Park!
    • Wednesday Night Snowshoeing Tartiflette included!
  • Group Sledging Led by ESF instructors
HomeLessonsSnowshoeing Explore natureWeekly Snowshoeing Pick what works for you!
  • Weekly Snowshoeing Pick what works for you!
  • All-day Snowshoeing Visit Vanoise National Park!
  • 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 Walking Tour
2.15pm to 3:30pm  
FREE
  • Tour of the resort
  • Programme presentation and local taste testing
Tour guaranteed starting at 5 people.
Gear and insurance not included in price.
Book in person
MORNING TOUR
9:30am - 12 or 12:30pm, Monday - Friday
24€
  • 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.
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AFTERNOON TOUR
2.15pm - 4:45 or 5.15pm, Monday TO Friday
Starting at
24€
  • 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.
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the schedule 


  • WALKING HIKE 2.15pm - 3:30pm free of charge and all are welcome: Tour of the resort and informational meeting about scheduled activities. Followed by a taste testing of local Savoie wine and  Beaufort de Savoie cheese.

  • SHEPARD'S HIKE 2.15pm - 4:45pm: Explore the wildlife, vegetation, animal tracks, old sheep barns. Duration: 2.5 hours, incline of about 100m, all are welcome.

  • HUNTER'S HIKE 2pm - 4:45pm: See small animals, beautiful views, small snow-covered villages. Duration: 2.5 hours, incline of about 200m, all are welcome.

  • MONOLITHIC HIKE 2.15pm - 5.15pm: Vanoise National Park (bus ride). Incline of about 100m, all are welcome. 

  • HIKE IN THE PARK 2.15pm - 5.15pm: Vanoise National Park to Termignon (bus ride). Hike by foot, all are welcome

  • FOREST HIKE 2.15pm - 4:45pm: Hike through the forest, wildlife, vegetation, animal tracks. Incline of about 120m, all are welcome.




  • HUNTER'S HIKE 9:30am - 12pm: See small animals, beautiful views, small snow-covered villages. Duration: 2.5 hours, incline of about 200m, all are welcome.

TUESDAY :
  • MONOLITHIC HIKE 9:30am - 12pm: Vanoise National Park (bus ride). Incline of about 100m, all 

WEDNESDAY :
  • SHEPARD'S HIKE 9:30am - 12:30pm: Explore the wildlife, vegetation, animal tracks, old sheep barns. Duration: 2.5 hours, incline of about 100m, all are welcome.

THURSDAY :
  • REJUVENATION HIKE 9:30am - 12:30pm.

FRIDAY :
  • HIKE TO "LA NORMA" 9:30am - 12pm.


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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Maison de Valfréjus - Les Mélezets - 73500 Valfréjus
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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. 
Information
  • Meeting points
  • How to find us
  • Piste Map
  • French Mountain Trip
  • Lift Passes
  • Club Piou-Piou: Where to go
  • Team Étoiles
Advice
  • What's my level?
  • Advice for parents
  • Insurance
  • Safety Rules
  • Recommendations
  • Covid-19 Information
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
    • 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 level 3
    • TOP4 Lessons Groups of 4
    • Group Snowboarding Lessons Beginner to 2nd snowboard
    • Private lessons Ski or Snowboard
    • Exploration tours "La Norma" Ski Area
  • 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 touring initiation Equipment, safety
    • Ski touring & Safety
    • Off piste outings Half-day or full day
  • Snowshoeing Explore nature
    • Weekly Snowshoeing Pick what works for you!
    • All-day Snowshoeing Visit Vanoise National Park!
    • Wednesday Night Snowshoeing Tartiflette included!
  • Group Sledging Led by ESF instructors
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