Snowshoeing at the Crête des Planchaux, near La Clusaz

Enjoy a wild ride in the heart of the Aravis mountain range near La Clusaz, during a snowshoe hike at the Crête des Planchaux!

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From€40
full day
Sporty
From 6 years-old and up
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Practical information

2h30 hike

Distance: 4.8 km

Difference in altitude: +280 m -280 m

Maximum altitude : 1760 m

End of the hike around 1pm at the Col des Aravis

Activity requirements

Bonne condition physique générale (pratique d‘une activité sportive de 2 à 3 heures par semaine)

Special terms

Meeting point at 9:30 am at the Col des Aravis, park along the road. Carpooling possible (contact the guide).

Meeting point:
Col des Aravis, 74220 La Clusaz
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • The costs of organisation and supervision by a professional mountain leader
  • The provision of a pair of snowshoes and a pair of poles for the day
  • The supply of the DVA-shovel-probe kit for the day
Excluded
  • Picnic lunch
  • Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, etc., please bring cash)
  • Travel to and from your home to the meeting point and dispersal
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking shoes with high uppers and grippy Vibram soles
  • Gaiters
  • Technical and warm socks, preferably without cotton
  • Long winter hiking or cross-country skiing jersey
  • Tights or trousers for winter hiking or cross-country skiing
  • 20-30L backpack
  • Thermal jacket with hood suitable for cold temperatures at mid-altitude
  • Rain/snow jacket with breathable waterproof membrane and hood
  • Hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun cream
  • Picnic lunch
  • Food supplies for the day (cereal bars, etc.)
  • Water supply (minimum 1.5 litres)
  • First aid kit with any personal treatments
  • Mobile phone to be kept on at all times (enter the number of the guide, do not forget to leave with a charged battery)
  • Identity card and health insurance card
  • Survival blanket