Chamonix full day snowshoeing private tour
Emma, a UIMLA certified mountain guide, has designed different snowshoeing programs in Chamonix, suitable for all levels and physical conditions. Enjoy a full-day tour of stunning scenery!
Private
Alps
1 Day
Jan - Apr, Dec
Intermediate
Beginner
Description
Come with me and enjoy a snowshoeing experience in the Chamonix Valley. This famous winter center in Europe offers options for everyone!
Chamonix is a perfect valley for the practice of snowshoeing. Here you’ll find a winter walk suitable for your skills and experience level. In fact, it’s not necessary to have a snowshoeing background. All you need is to be fit because we will face several uphill trails. So, if you love winter walks and stunning sceneries far from the crowds, then this full-day private tour is ideal for you and your friends.
I have several snowshoeing options for you in Chamonix. You can also decide the level of intensity and difficulty of the walks. They really are custom trips specially designed for each client. These trips are available from mid-December until end of April.
If you have some doubts about which is the best snowshoeing trip for you, I will be here to give you advice and help you make up your mind.
The full-day treks I offer are usually from 09:00 till 16:00. The full-day tour lets you explore many different places, and even it’s possible to include a summit attempt if you wish!
You can find below a sample itinerary of the program, but I’ll adapt it to your wishes, expectations and physical condition.
Sample of a full-day snowshoe walk:
The full-day snowshoe walks include the Chalets de Loriaz or the Chalets de Chailloux, the Aiguillette des Posettes or the Aiguillette des Houches. You can also choose a trip up to the Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard. If you prefer exploring further afield, there are plenty of fantastic options within a short drive of Chamonix.
One of the best snowshoe treks is the summit of the Tête de Sallaz in the Aravis. From there you have the most amazing views of Mont Blanc. Other daily walks include Mont de L’Arpille in Switzerland, with a stunning view into the Rhone valley or a snowshoe hike up to the Refugio Bonnati in Italy’s Val Ferret. A trip up to the hamlet of Ayères and above the resort of Plaine Joux is also possible. My hope is to reach the best spots of Chamonix only on foot.
So please contact me if you are planning to come to the Chamonix Valley. This private tour is a perfect option to discover the wildest points of the valley in an easy and safe way. Fill out the form and get in touch with me!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
- Personal insurance is mandatory for all participants.
- Includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in the Chamonix valley, along with snowshoe hire, poles and avalanche transceivers.
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- Personal insurance is mandatory for all participants.
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FAQs
Are the snowshoes provided?
Yes, these are included in the price, as well as the walking poles and the transceivers.
How soon should I book?
You should book as soon as possible. More and more people wish to snowshoe with us in the Chamonix valley. The soonest you book, the more chance you’ll have to have a guide with us, either myself, either someone else from our team.
Is it possible to book a 1/2-day instead of a full day?
Yes, sure it’s possible. When inquiring, please specify if you would prefer in the morning or afternoon. You’ll find the details about the 1/2-day option here https://www.explore-share.com/trip/chamonix-half-day-snowshoeing. Extending to several days is also an option.
What kind of shoes should I wear?
For snowshoeing I recommend any brand of boot that is a hiking boot, has ankle support and is waterproof. Not low-cut trainers! I’ll provide the snowshoes and walking poles.
What is include in the price I need to pay here?
The price you’ll pay here to confirm your booking includes:
- Snowshoe
- Poles
- Transceivers
- A qualified guide
When do we start and finish?
We normally start at 09:00 and finish around 16:30.
What happens if there is not enough snow to go snowshoeing?
If there is no (not enough) snow, we'd simply go for a beautiful hike instead.
Where are the places where you could bring us snowshoeing?
Where we would go depends entirely on: weather conditions, snow conditions, avalanche risk, group fitness and desire (i.e. whether you want easy, moderate or challenging). So if there’s something in particular you had in mind, you can just let me know, or if you’ve done something previously we’ll make sure you don’t repeat it. Snowshoe hikes that I offer include:
- Chalets de Souay above Plaine Joux;
- Chalets de Chaillloux above Les Houches;
- Aiguillette des Posettes;
- Refuge de Loriaz.
These are all short drives in the Chamonix valley and are all beautiful!
Slightly further afield would be:
- Refuge de Tournieux;
- Tête de Sallazl;
- Mont de L’Arpille.
Each route has different reasons to choose depending on weather & snow!
Do I need personal insurance before embarking on this trip?
Yes, personal insurance is mandatory for all participants.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
-Emma & Guides' team
4.8
(17)
Mountain Leader
I'm a qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) and I have been leading expeditions for the last 15 years. I have led the Tour du Mont Blanc over 40 times, the Everest Base Camp trek 27 times, Kilimanjaro 10 times, and I have also led trips in Nepal, Peru, Cuba, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Thailand, the Alps, the Pyrenees, Russia, Uzbekistan and Madagascar, amongst others. I work together with qualified mountain leaders like me, If I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues will take care of you.
I'm a passionate skier, in 2009 I made the first ski descent of Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world (8156m).
Fluent in French, Russian and Spanish, I also work as an interpreter and love to chat.
Languages
Russian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about this trip
Paul
Emma was very easy to communicate with (once we we able e in the same time zone, of course!). Our guide Phil was fabulous. Thanks to all.
Frank
Emma is a very humble guide in a good way. Always in a good mood full of laughter who puts safety first and in for a good story about her previous adventures. We enjoyed her company a lot! Thanks Emma we had a wonderful time. Greetings Frank
Jule
We booked 3 full days of private showshoeing in Chamonix. Emma Jack was very responsive to our inquiry during booking and our emails leading up to our trip. We were paired with a local guide, Sebastian, who was very knowledgeable about the Chamonix area and picked the perfect spots for us to snowshoe each day based on the weather and snowfall accumulation. I highly recommend booking your trip with Emma Jack and would use her again if we return.
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