Snowshoeing and Chamois Watching in the Giffre Valley near Samoëns

Take a snowshoe hike and observe the chamois in the Giffre valley near Samoëns with a professional naturalist guide!

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From€45
8 hrs
Occasionally sporty

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.
Course of events

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.
Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum of 2 participants is required for the activity to take place.

Special terms

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.

Meeting point:
Pick-ups in the Giffre valley between Taninges and Sixt
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Snowshoes
  • Hiking poles
  • Transport for up to 8 people
  • Observation material
  • Water refuelling at lunchtime
Excluded
  • Food & drink
Do not forget to bring
  • 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