The Best Snowshoe Trails in France

Chemin de Vormy, Romme France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

7.11mi

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1978f

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The trail leads to chalet de Vormy and tete de la Sallaz (2026m a.s.l.) with view to the Mont Blanc massif from west, though due to late hour and tricky icy patched I didn't continue all the way. On the way up through th...

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The fairy chimney

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Distance

4.98mi

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1624f

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From Roubion cross the meadows above the village into the gorge then cross the stream at the summer car park. Climb the right ridge then traverse above the chimney. Some steep traverses with risk of avalanche. Equipment ...

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Plampinet circuit

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Distance

10.68mi

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1276f

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Set off to walk to the ruins of Fort de l'Olive following GR57, but too much of an avalanche risk, and too steep on the ridge for 2 old codgers! Instead we followed the black ski de fond and up through the Bois Noir. Des...

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Les Richards to La Pousterele

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6.11mi

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2831f

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From the car park follow the track up hill turn right onto the waymarked path at the stream turn right ( before the stream) on a narrow path, zigzag up the face to a rake across a limestone face. And round into the cwm. ...

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Molines-en-Champsaur

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Distance

7.46mi

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1322f

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Note the road is in pretty poor condition, and includes a stream crossing which floods out. From the car park before the hamlet follow the snow shoe track to the village turn right Infront of the Auberge (closed when we ...

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Loriaz from Vallorcine, France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

6.58mi

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2267f

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An ascent toward Loriaz refuge from the village Vallorcine. Up to the treeline the trail follow a (summer) steep and winding dirt road. Crossing the treeline the trail passes through a cirque - the source of Loriaz, at t...

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Montriond Lake to Ardent (Le Lac de Montriond Jasqu'a Ardent) Snowshoeing / Cross Country Ski / Hiking / Waking / MTB

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Balkan Vagabondz

Distance

4.10mi

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318f

TrailRank

29

This trail is suitable for: cross country skiers, snowshoers, walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. 1. Start from the car park at the lake entrance. Follow the path along the lake on the opposite side of the forest. ...

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Les Chapelles - Dôme de Vaugelaz - Les Chapelles

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Distance

6.43mi

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2224f

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Very nice snowshoes hike at sunrise. We stopped slightly before the top, but at the highest point we reached we could have a very nice view on the Mont Blanc :)

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Chaillolet

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Distance

9.04mi

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1719f

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29| 5.0

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From Station Chaillolet follow the ancient canal to the lake then up to wards the pass l'ecsalier then traverse at high level past interesting rock formations to above the top lifts. Then descend a green ski run on the e...

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Col du Puymorens ... Snowshoe

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Distance

3.60mi

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728f

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28

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New years day snowshoe..perfect weather at the col Puymorens ..follow the well marked trail up towards the first ski lift..resting point at the Cabane de la Mine..superb views across the valley and towards Pourrtiel en ...

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Les Carroz - Pierre a Laya to Les Carroz-d'Arâches

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Dave Morgan

Distance

3.05mi

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423f

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28

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A snowshoe walk from the Pierre a Laya near Arâches-la-Frasses to the ski station of Les Carroz-d'Arâches. Starts from a viewpoint and picnic are dominated by the legendary rock known as the Pierre a Laya. Don't miss the...

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Narreyroux

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Distance

7.66mi

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1926f

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27

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Followed the little road up into the Vallon and through Narreyroux decent via the path into Puy St Vincent a little worrying with skiers and boarders riding past quite close. Then down the road switch backs, until we fou...

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Navache to Buffere

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Distance

5.53mi

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1755f

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27

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from the parking in Nevache very busy and badly parked in deep snow. Only the right side of the stream was quite, avalanche risk. The rest very busy but beautiful. Steep up to the hut narrow track, lots of SkiR's.

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Le Bourg

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Distance

3.22mi

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810f

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27

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Le Bourg by the camp site along the gr to Le Rif du Sap, then return by the road. Crossed a few big avalanches, seemed stable but had huge rocks in them, so be prudent.

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Papric

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Distance

5.52mi

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1115f

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Through the village (don't short cut through the car park in deep snow) entre the valley on the right and follow to the cabin. Return the same way.

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Lac de la Douche from Le Casset

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Distance

6.43mi

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2408f

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Loop trail from Le Casset passing through: - Lac de la Douche (4.1 km) Then steep ascent to high valley. Didn't make the coll.

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Achar de Aguas tuertas

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IKANDU

Distance

5.11mi

Elevation +

1020f

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92| 5.0

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Paseos de Ikandu http://momenticos1.blogspot.com.es/ Ruta desde el valle de Hecho . Preciosa mañana primaveral muy apta para hacer una ruta con raquetas debido a la gran cantidad de nieve existente . El destino de ho...

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Ibon de Estanes.

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IKANDU

Distance

6.00mi

Elevation +

1749f

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92| 5.0

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Paseos de Ikandu https://momenticos1.blogspot.com/ Ruta desde el parking de Sansanet . Hoy hemos accedido a uno de los ibones más conocidos del valle del río Aragón por el más corto de los cuatro posibles accesos . ...

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Chapelle Saint Moraine

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Distance

2.26mi

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738f

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25

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Small shoe shoe walk around the chapel..perfect snow and bright day.Parked on the junction road and followed small trail up behind houses..Good views across valley towards Poubeau.

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Pic dels Moros, des de Font-Romeu/La Calme (100%raquetes).

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Joaquim Roig

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Distance

5.48mi

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587f

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92| 4.87

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Pic dels Moros (2.137mts - Cerdanya Nord), des de Font-Romeu/La Calme. Molt fàcil i senzilla ruta per fer amb raquetes, inclús amb poca o cap experiència, molt poc desnivell i distància ideal, a més, un 60% és pista d'e...

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COLL DE TORO Y FORAU DE AIGUALLUTS DESDE LLANOS DEL HOSPITAL

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Alfredo Barberan

Distance

11.59mi

Elevation +

1978f

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91| 5.0

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Fecha de la excursión: 29-12-2018 Subida desde el parking que hay justo antes del Hotel de Hospital de Benasque hasta el Coll de Toro. Justo antes de cruzar el río Ésera, a nuestra izquierda tenemos el parking con cap...

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Pic du Lion

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robertmeek

Distance

8.97mi

Elevation +

3340f

TrailRank

24

From Col de Peyresourde heading north and bagging all peaks on way, turning east at Sommet de Pouy Louby towards Pic du Lion

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Col Marrous snowshoeing.

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Richard PRIME

Distance

3.58mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

24

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Circular walk ascending through forest to eventually open out with fine views to the high Pyrenees. Well signposted and generally easy to follow even in deep snow. Road usually cleared of most snow to start point. 4x4 ad...

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Cirque de Fer a Cheval, vallee de giffre France, Feb 2020

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omriqo1

Distance

1.35mi

Elevation +

131f

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A stroll to the fantastic cirque marking the start of the giffre vallee and the Swiss-France border. It's a short marked loop from the parking lot with great views. 2km, +/-50m, 45mins

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Les Saisies - Signal to Refuge du Lachat

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Dave Morgan

Distance

1.90mi

Elevation +

49f

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A brilliant walk down the valley from Les Saisies towards Crest Volant. Finishes at the great Refuge du Lachat bar restaurant.

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