The Best Snowshoe Trails in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

Boucle de Barmus, Plaine Joux France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

6.78mi

Elevation +

1926f

TrailRank

52| 5.0

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A nice loop trail visiting a frosen lake and wondeful vies over Mont Blanc. I started from the parking in La Cote, therefore a bit of a steep climb at the begining, better done on regular winter shoes than snowshoes. 11...

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Mont d'Arbois from Le Bettex, Saint Gervais les Bains France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

1572f

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36| 4.0

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A steep ascent from Le Bettex telecabine station to Mt. Arbois. Some sections of deep snow along the way. Views of the Mont Blanc massif from west and towards Megeve . 11km, +/-500m, 4hrs

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Vallandry - from Vallandry to the Chapelle des Vernettes

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Dave Morgan

Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

938f

TrailRank

35

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Lovely walk in sunshine from Vallandry passing through Plan Peissey to the pretty baroque Chapelle des Vernettes. Passes by the Vanoise Express lift for access to La Plagne. Shuttle buses to and from the start in Valland...

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Tour de Mont Chery, Les Gets France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

12.94mi

Elevation +

2671f

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35

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A magnificent loop around Mont Chery hovering above the village of Les Gets. The trail starts with a climb to the (Summer) village of Mont Caly, descent to Les Place and Bonnavaz where it continues along the Foron valley...

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Combloux - Boucle du Vernay

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Dave Morgan

Distance

3.83mi

Elevation +

574f

TrailRank

35

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A route starting from La Cry bus stop and a loop through the ski area returning direct to Combloux via Vernay.

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La Bourgeoise, vallee de giffre France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

3.78mi

Elevation +

597f

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34

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A short trail to a wonderful viewpoint over Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains. The work is limited and the benefit fantastic. I combined it with a short loop around Joux Plane lake (sking site in the winter). 6km...

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Les Saisies - village centre to Le Chard du Beurre

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Dave Morgan

Distance

6.85mi

Elevation +

1585f

TrailRank

34

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This spectacular trail takes you up from the village to the Col de Lezette, from which the route to Chard du Beurre takes in amazing views towards Mont Blanc. Then down a steep often tricky path in snow, with views towar...

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Les Carroz - the Malatrait loop

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Dave Morgan

Distance

8.64mi

Elevation +

1893f

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34

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Les Carroz - a tough walk from the village towards the ski area of Morillon to Malatrait and back passing a welcoming cafe near the Carroz slopes.

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La Rosiere - Les Eucherts to La Traversette

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Dave Morgan

Distance

3.60mi

Elevation +

610f

TrailRank

33

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A great snowshoe trail up the beautiful Combe des Moulins to the La Traversette restaurant, which lies below the Fort guarding the Franco-italian border at the Col De Petit St Bernard.

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Le Couteray - Croix de Loriaz (Snowshoeing/Hiking/Ski Touring)

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Balkan Vagabondz

Distance

6.63mi

Elevation +

2283f

TrailRank

33

1. Start from the main road (Argentiere - Vallorcine) on the street with a sign La Couteray. You can either park on the car park that goes up the road (see the red pin) or down by Le Buet train station. 2. Follow the ...

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Les Carroz - village centre to L'Anfionne mountain restaurant

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Distance

4.61mi

Elevation +

1594f

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32

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A tough route up from Les Carroz via Servages to the L'Anfionne mountain restaurant at Timalets, returning by a different route. Tricky turns on the narrow upward section.

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Refuge de Bostan, Vallee de giffre France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

5.62mi

Elevation +

2238f

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32

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A very trail to the mountain refuge Bostan in the french Alps. The trail climb steadly all the way, with sections of quite deep snow when above the treeline. Wonderful montain scenary. The refuge is usually open during t...

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Sainte Foy - Les Draines

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Dave Morgan

Distance

3.59mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

32

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A stunning snowshoe walk above the Izere Valley starting from Sainte Foy ski station on a level gradient to the village of Planay Dessus before climbing up towards the Plan Bois ski area and returning by a different rout...

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L' Êrigné - Col du Coux, Vallée du la Manche (Snowshoeing/Hiking/Ski Touring)

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Balkan Vagabondz

Distance

4.07mi

Elevation +

2461f

TrailRank

31

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L' Êrigné - Col du Coux, Vallée du la Manche This trail is suitable for Snowshoeing/Hiking/Ski Touring/Trail Running) 1. Reach L' Êrigné via the Route de La Manche road. Park at the main car park and start walking ...

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Lelex crete de la neige

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Rowald Liefting

Distance

5.62mi

Elevation +

2516f

TrailRank

31

We did this track on snowshoes and started at 6:00 at the skistation of Lelex. First we took the path up, and after crossing cabane Ratou, we took the steep hill up between the teleski. Bad idea! it was very icy and slip...

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Super Morzine - Zore (Snowshoeing/Cross country skiing/Hiking)

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Balkan Vagabondz

Distance

4.21mi

Elevation +

2677f

TrailRank

30

1. Take the SuperMorzine gondola lift, then catch the Zore chairlift. (access fee) 2. Get off the piste and up on the road above using a small short and steep path. That road is usually used by cross country skiers and ...

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Chemin de Vormy, Romme France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

1978f

TrailRank

30

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The trail leads to chalet de Vormy and tete de la Sallaz (2026m a.s.l.) with view to the Mont Blanc massif from west, though due to late hour and tricky icy patched I didn't continue all the way. On the way up through th...

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Loriaz from Vallorcine, France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

6.58mi

Elevation +

2267f

TrailRank

30

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An ascent toward Loriaz refuge from the village Vallorcine. Up to the treeline the trail follow a (summer) steep and winding dirt road. Crossing the treeline the trail passes through a cirque - the source of Loriaz, at t...

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Montriond Lake to Ardent (Le Lac de Montriond Jasqu'a Ardent) Snowshoeing / Cross Country Ski / Hiking / Waking / MTB

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Balkan Vagabondz

Distance

4.10mi

Elevation +

318f

TrailRank

29

This trail is suitable for: cross country skiers, snowshoers, walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. 1. Start from the car park at the lake entrance. Follow the path along the lake on the opposite side of the forest. ...

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Les Chapelles - Dôme de Vaugelaz - Les Chapelles

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Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

2224f

TrailRank

29

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Very nice snowshoes hike at sunrise. We stopped slightly before the top, but at the highest point we reached we could have a very nice view on the Mont Blanc :)

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Les Carroz - Pierre a Laya to Les Carroz-d'Arâches

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Dave Morgan

Distance

3.05mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

28

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A snowshoe walk from the Pierre a Laya near Arâches-la-Frasses to the ski station of Les Carroz-d'Arâches. Starts from a viewpoint and picnic are dominated by the legendary rock known as the Pierre a Laya. Don't miss the...

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Cirque de Fer a Cheval, vallee de giffre France, Feb 2020

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Distance

1.35mi

Elevation +

131f

TrailRank

24

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A stroll to the fantastic cirque marking the start of the giffre vallee and the Swiss-France border. It's a short marked loop from the parking lot with great views. 2km, +/-50m, 45mins

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Les Saisies - Signal to Refuge du Lachat

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Dave Morgan

Distance

1.90mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

24

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A brilliant walk down the valley from Les Saisies towards Crest Volant. Finishes at the great Refuge du Lachat bar restaurant.

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Plagne Bellecote - Plagne 1800 bas, près de ‘Le Cocoon’

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anna.endirecto

Distance

2.02mi

Elevation +

344f

TrailRank

23

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Plagne Bellecote - Plagne 1800 How to find the trail? Look for the parking opposite the tourist information in Bellecote. Take the lift to descend to parking P1. Go across the parking and cross the road. This is where y...

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Cordon - La Plagne to Dandry

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Dave Morgan

Distance

1.35mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

23

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A great winter walk best done with raquettes (snow shoes) due to depth of snow. This walk takes you from the navette stop in La Plagne down into the pretty river gorge before climbing through Vernay and past the Cordon s...

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