Top 10 of the most beautiful snowshoe outings near Annecy

The starting point is in the village of Aillon-le-Vieux, you will reach La Dent de Rossanaz after 900m of elevation gain and 7 hours of walking. At 1890m, the view is sublime and well deserved. To ascend, nothing too complicated, go through the Combe du Cheval and then just follow the signs for Mont Colombier. For such hikes, it may be useful to choose snowshoes suitable for your practice.

Mont Rosset is renowned for superb snowshoeing, but also for skiing. On your route, you will have the privilege of keeping an eye on Pierra Menta. To reach the summit at 2449m, you will need to plan for the day! Here we talk about 1000m of elevation gain but a rather easy route. The starting point is at the Pars parking lot, above the Côte d'Aime. Don't forget to bring high-performance hiking shoes to fully enjoy the route.

Continuing with easy hikes, Le Dos de Crêt Voland has only 500m of elevation gain, you can complete it in just 4 hours for an arrival at 2092m. Up there, you will have the chance and the merit to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Vanoise Massif. Just magnificent! For even more comfort, equip yourself with technical hiking clothing suitable for mountain weather.

For lovers of old villages and unique decor, the hike to Hameau de l'Ecot is made for you! You will only need 3 hours of walking with little elevation gain to reach the depths of Haute-Maurienne where a charming old mountain village is located in a sumptuous setting. Before heading towards these landscapes, remember to check everything for your snow activities to be perfectly equipped.

From the col du Glandon, you can take an extraordinary and very accessible snowshoe route. This hike is easy and has no positive elevation gain. It takes 5 hours to reach 2300m, under the impressive Aiguilles de l'Argentière. For maximum safety and comfort, don't hesitate to choose a complete snowshoe pack suitable for your level.

For this hike, plan for about 4 hours, it is accessible from the col de Plan Bois near the village of Manigod, this hike is classified as easy and offers a route of 550m of elevation gain. Its summit offers a fabulous view of the combes of Aravis. Also think about equipping yourself with everything for hiking to ensure your comfort throughout the route.

This snowshoe hike winds through a larch forest for 4km and offers you, upon arrival, a splendid view of the Bossons glacier. You should count on 2 hours of walking for a total elevation gain of 370m. This hike will be accessible from the parking lot of the Mont Blanc tunnel. Before you leave, check your equipment and consider snowshoe poles at the best price for more stability.

Are you looking for a panorama of the entire MONT BLANC chain, the Aiguilles Rouges, the Fiz Massif, as well as the Aravis? This snowshoe hike is made for you! Its route is of medium difficulty, it will take you about 4 hours to cover 7 km with 840m of elevation gain. The starting point is at "Les Toiles" in the municipality of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. We recommend having good hiking poles for this ascent!

In the heights of Megève, there is a beautiful snowshoe circuit that winds between Bois d'Hermance and La Coule. This route through pine forests and clearings takes about 3 hours of hiking for a total elevation gain of 400m.

To do these beautiful snowshoe hikes, you need to be well equipped. You will find all our snowshoe offers for your next adventures! Among the best brands, like TSL the French-made snowshoe brand or the innovative snowshoes from EVVO You will also find high-performance snowshoes to accompany all your winter outings.

Alpinstore is committed to true nature... and you?

Mountain resorts are concerned with fragile ecosystems, we must act to preserve the natural riches they harbor. Especially since the phenomenon of climate change primarily concerns the global increase in temperature and the decrease in snow resources. Not making efforts would risk losing this precious treasure... We are all concerned!

You may already suspect, the largest producer of greenhouse gases is transportation. By avoiding taking your car, you minimize your impact on the environment, think about it before you leave.

To help you here are some eco-citizen gestures to adopt during your hikes