Winter 2008/09 [ Snowshoeing trails ]




In les Houches, and also in Servoz, you can practice snowshoeing and discover a skiing alternative.
Come to walk on the signed paths or if you prefer to let you go around the vilage, visit the hamlets or walking along the "Arve" river.
Guided outings are available to discover other landscapes, fauna and flora...





Free practice
[Signed paths]


Follow the guide
[ESF ski school - Guides company] - [Evolution 2] - [Freelance trekking guides]


Snowshoeing and cross country trails in les Houches

See the map (PDF version)

At the top of the ski area, guaranteed snow
!
Small loop at the top of Bellevue cabble car, and also a signed trails (about 5km) at the top of Prarion, at the draglift arrival.

Around the Chavants lake
: A loop of 3Km that continue on the forest.

Coupeau
: a natural itinerarie following summer foothpath.

Snowshoeing trails in Servoz

See the map (PDF version)

For walks, snowshoes or pedestrians. A specific indication of the difficulties is available (green, blue, red). The map of this trails and equipment rental is available at the Tourist Office of Servoz.
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 47 21 68

Guide company - ESF french ski school in les Houches

Come and discover the mountains, off the beaten tracks. This activity is lead by professionalle qualified guides ...

   

Info and booking at ESF
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 48 79
E mail : contact@esf-leshouches.com
Website : www.esf-leshouches.com


Program for group trip


Download the winter 2009 program in PDF

1/2 DAY (Afternoon from 1.30 to 4.30 pm)
Monday : Winter adaptation / The ingeniosity of nature in surviving winter
Tuesday : The course of history / How local people have shaped the mountain
Wednesday : From snow to glaciers / Travels of a snowflake through time
Thursday : Chamois outing / Observing by telescope their wintering zone
Friday : "Straight down the fall line !" / Learning down hill techniques

DAY (Leaving Les Houches at 8.30 am)
Italian day : The sunny side of Mont Blanc with our italian cousins

Storytelling EVENING (From 6.30 pm)
Tales and legends under the moon before sharing a typical local meal

PRICES
Snowshoes uncluded
1/2 day = 32€
Day = 47€
Evening event = 67€

Private booking

Reserve a private outing, with the family or amongst friends, when you wish, "with private booking"
PRICES :
1/2 day = 107€ / Day = 179€

Evolution 2

1/2 day Group Snowshoeing - 40€
Group of 10 people maximum. Equipment at your disposal.

Full day group snowshoeing - 60€
Group of 10 people maximum. Equipment at your disposal.

Night snoeshoeing
By moonlight with dinner in mountain refuge.

Nordic adventure experience
One night in an igloo- Dinner included

"Mer de Glace" with snoeshoes - 115€
Discover the "Mer de Glace" with a hight mountain guide.

1/2 day private snoeshoeing
Group of 8 people maximum.

Full day private snoeshoeing
Group of 8 people maximum.


Info and reservation at the sport shop Cyprien Sports at Les Houches - Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 41 02

Direction :
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 55 90 22 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 55 91 33
E-mail : planning@evolution2.com
Website : www.evolution2.com

Freelance mountain and trekking guides

* Philippe Gaubert - Trekking guide and Nordic-walking instructor
He offers you the chance to discover Les Houches on snowshoes. Full or half day snowshoeing, individual or group outings
Contact : 06 78 50 03 96
E-mail : philippe.gaubert4@wanadoo.fr

* Pascal Payot -Trekking guide, shepherd and specialist in alpine fauna
He offers themed outings helping you to discover the mountain pastures. Full or half day snowshoeing outings.
Contact : 06 87 41 71 57
Website : www.lafermeapayot.com

* Robert Mandin - Mountain guide
Contact : +33 (0)4 50 91 40 86 or 06 22 60 17 39
E-mail : robert.mandin@wanadoo.fr
Website : www.robertmandin.com

* Emmanuel Ratouis - Guide de Haute Montagne
He offers winter activities and snowshoeing treks
Accommodation possible
Contact : +33 (0)4 50 54 56 66
E-mail : emmanuel.ratuis@wanadoo.fr
Website : www.tupilak.com

[Signed paths]
[ESF ski school - Guides company] - [Evolution 2] - [Freelance trekking guides]

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