Take a snowshoe hike and observe the chamois in the Giffre valley near Samoëns with a professional naturalist guide!
Accessible from the age of 5 and organised to give you an enjoyable, hands-on experience, this day's snowshoe hiking in the Giffre valley with chamois spotting is not to be missed during your stay in Haute-Savoie. Whether you're staying in Samoëns, Taninges or even Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Mathias, your professional guide, will organise a pick-up service through the Giffre valley to take you chamois spotting and discover sublime views of Mont-Blanc on snowshoes.
Your activity begins with pick-up and transport to the starting point of your snowshoe hike in the Giffre valley. On arrival, your professional guide will give you a short briefing on the route of the walk and the use of snowshoes. You can then follow your guide and explore the area off the beaten track to a mountain pasture facing Mont Blanc!
For your lunch break, you can either have a picnic or choose to enjoy a fondue in the mountain pastures. Once you've regained your strength, you'll set off on the second part of your snowshoe hike near Samoëns. You will have the opportunity to observe the chamois of the Giffre valley, while listening to the explanations of your professional naturalist guide. Your guide will also provide you with a portable spotting scope, allowing you to photograph the chamois safely and without disturbing them. One thing's for sure: this chamois-watching experience in Haute-Savoie will delight young and old alike!
In a small group of just 12 participants, you'll enjoy a personalised experience with Mathias and a friendly atmosphere on snowshoes near Samoëns. This snowshoe trek in Haute-Savoie is perfect for animal lovers staying in Samoëns, Taninges or Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval who want to take time out to discover the unspoilt nature of the Chablais massif. If this sounds like you, don't hesitate to book this activity now!
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Practical information
A day of snowshoeing and chamois watching in the Giffre valley with a professional guide who will introduce you to these animals. For lunch, you can either bring a picnic or enjoy a fondue in a private mountain pasture (to be paid for on site).
- An 8km round trip with a 150m ascent.
Please allow a full day for this activity, including around 7 hours for the hike.
- Pick-ups in the Giffre valley between Taninges and Sixt.
- Journey to the start of the hike.
- Activity briefing.
- Snowshoeing off the beaten track.
- Watching chamois and plants with commentary from your naturalist guide.
- Meals: picnic or fondue in the mountain pastures.
- Continuation of the hike.
- Equipped with a long lens that can be fitted to a mobile phone, you can take photos of chamois without disturbing them and in complete safety.
- Return to the trailhead and debrief.
- End of the activity, car pool and return.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for the activity to take place.
Pick-ups are organised in the Giffre valley between Taninges and Sixt. Please contact your guide once your booking is confirmed to inform them of your pick-up location.
For lunch, you can bring your own picnic or enjoy a fondue on the mountain pasture. Please inform your guide of your choice.
Pets are allowed on this activity.
It is possible to take part in this hike with a baby carrier.
- Snowshoes
- Hiking poles
- Transport for up to 8 people
- Observation material
- Water refuelling at lunchtime
- Food & drink
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather
- Warm, waterproof footwear
- Beanie
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Picnic or money to pay for the fondue (cash or cheque only)
- Change of clothes for lunch