Book your snowshoe outing
General information :
- Meeting point in front of the Visitor center
Required equipment :
- hiking boots or waterproof après ski boots
- water and a snack
- warm hat and gloves
- sunglasses
- sun cream
- water and a snack
- warm hat and gloves
- sunglasses
- sun cream
Included in the package :
- Supervision by a snowshoe guide
- Sturdy, lightweight snowshoes and poles provided by ESF
- Supervision by a snowshoe guide
- Sturdy, lightweight snowshoes and poles provided by ESF
Program of a snowshoe outing
Sunday
2:00pm
Easy level - PASTURE OF MONTAULEVER
An introductory hike to gently acclimatize to altitude, discovering the mountain pastures and Lac des Echauds.
Start your week by discovering the Belleville Valley!
Monday
9:15 am
Easy level - THE CIME CARON (pedestrian pass required)
We will reach the highest peak in Val Thorens at 3200m! An easy walk through the Caron valley with a remarkable view.
2:00pm
Easy level - THE 2 LAKES & BIATHLON INITIATION
This hike offers a breathtaking view of the resort and the natural lake of Thorens, allowing you to discover the aquatic life at altitude.
We will also introduce you to the sensations of biathlon, to round things off in style.
Tuesday
9:15 am
Medium level - SOUTH FACES OF VAL THORENS
A gradual climb up the great south faces, at the crossroads of the last cembro pines and chocards. The reward : a breathtaking view of Val Thorens!
2:00pm
Medium level - CASCADES (pedestrian pass required)
Cascades chairlift will bring us on a small plateau where the powder snow always stay untouched. Then, you will enjoy walking in the snow and the nice view on the Val Thorens waterfalls during the descent.
WEDNESDAY
9:15 am
Medium level - MOUTIERE PLATEAU AND HIS PANORAMA (pedestrian pass required)
The Moutière chairlift takes us quickly to the Moutière plateau, which overlooks the Caron valley. The walk continues with a traverse opposite the Val Thorens resort.
2:00pm
Medium level - THE BLANCHOT TRAIL
after going through the alpine pasture of Montaulever, we walk up until his summit who gives a nice view on the plateau, the Belleville valley and le vallon du Lou! We will discover lots of animal tracks on this calm side!
THURSDAY
9:15 am
Easy level - THE 2 LAKES & BIATHLON INITIATION
This hike offers a breathtaking view of the resort and the natural lake of Thorens, allowing you to discover the aquatic life at altitude.
We will also introduce you to the sensations of biathlon, to round things off in style.
2:00pm
Medium level - THE MOUTIERE PLATEAU FACING THE HUGE CIME CARON
This walk will take us to the Moutière plateau, which will amaze us with its dominant position!
We're standing on a balcony overlooking the valley, and in front of us, we can admire the couloirs of the cime Caron!
FRIDAY
9:15 am
Medium level - AT THE BOTTOM OF TETE RONDE
After a gradual climb, a magnificent rocky outcrop awaits us!
Before our eyes, a fascinating mineral landscape typical of Val Thorens.
2:00pm
Medium level - DESCENT FROM THE MAGNIFICIENT PECLET GLACIER (pedestrian pass required)
At an altitude of 3,000m: thrills and chills guaranteed!
This walk will give you a better understanding of the landscape shaped by glaciers.
2:00pm
Easy level - PASTURE OF MONTAULEVER
An introductory hike to gently acclimatize to altitude, discovering the mountain pastures and Lac des Echauds.
Start your week by discovering the Belleville Valley!
Monday
9:15 am
Easy level - THE CIME CARON (pedestrian pass required)
We will reach the highest peak in Val Thorens at 3200m! An easy walk through the Caron valley with a remarkable view.
2:00pm
Easy level - THE 2 LAKES & BIATHLON INITIATION
This hike offers a breathtaking view of the resort and the natural lake of Thorens, allowing you to discover the aquatic life at altitude.
We will also introduce you to the sensations of biathlon, to round things off in style.
Tuesday
9:15 am
Medium level - SOUTH FACES OF VAL THORENS
A gradual climb up the great south faces, at the crossroads of the last cembro pines and chocards. The reward : a breathtaking view of Val Thorens!
2:00pm
Medium level - CASCADES (pedestrian pass required)
Cascades chairlift will bring us on a small plateau where the powder snow always stay untouched. Then, you will enjoy walking in the snow and the nice view on the Val Thorens waterfalls during the descent.
WEDNESDAY
9:15 am
Medium level - MOUTIERE PLATEAU AND HIS PANORAMA (pedestrian pass required)
The Moutière chairlift takes us quickly to the Moutière plateau, which overlooks the Caron valley. The walk continues with a traverse opposite the Val Thorens resort.
2:00pm
Medium level - THE BLANCHOT TRAIL
after going through the alpine pasture of Montaulever, we walk up until his summit who gives a nice view on the plateau, the Belleville valley and le vallon du Lou! We will discover lots of animal tracks on this calm side!
THURSDAY
9:15 am
Easy level - THE 2 LAKES & BIATHLON INITIATION
This hike offers a breathtaking view of the resort and the natural lake of Thorens, allowing you to discover the aquatic life at altitude.
We will also introduce you to the sensations of biathlon, to round things off in style.
2:00pm
Medium level - THE MOUTIERE PLATEAU FACING THE HUGE CIME CARON
This walk will take us to the Moutière plateau, which will amaze us with its dominant position!
We're standing on a balcony overlooking the valley, and in front of us, we can admire the couloirs of the cime Caron!
FRIDAY
9:15 am
Medium level - AT THE BOTTOM OF TETE RONDE
After a gradual climb, a magnificent rocky outcrop awaits us!
Before our eyes, a fascinating mineral landscape typical of Val Thorens.
2:00pm
Medium level - DESCENT FROM THE MAGNIFICIENT PECLET GLACIER (pedestrian pass required)
At an altitude of 3,000m: thrills and chills guaranteed!
This walk will give you a better understanding of the landscape shaped by glaciers.
