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Courchevel Snowshoe Walks
| Snowshoe Walking ('Raquette à Neige') |
Strap lightweight plastic snowshoes to your feet, and walk effortlessly through deep snow. You can obtain trail maps and daily updates from Courchevel Tourist Office, or you will find many guiding companies who can offer full or half day excursions. Snowshoe trails are clearly marked with a small sign showing a pair of snowshoes and a number.
Either set out on your own, or join a group led by a knowledgeable local guide and explore the hidden parts of the valley. On these outings you will get off the beaten track to follow animal footprints, discover mountain flora and fauna and learn the history of the valley. This is a perfect activity for bad weather conditions, or for non-skiers. Snowshoes and ski poles are usually provided, if not you can hire them from local ski and snowboard shops.
The following suggestions have been provided courtesy of Courchevel Tourist Office and follow unmarked and ungroomed trails, suitable only for snowshoe walking. Wrap up warm! |
| Snowshoe Walks from Courchevel 1850 |
From Courchevel 1850 to Courchevel 1650 by Plan du Vah
Start at the bend of the Clarines street by the path n°3 (200 m). Then go down to the left, taking quite tight turns, to join the Bellevue path as far as Plan du Vah. Follow the path n° 6 that descends the small valley then go to the right to join the path which comes under the Ariondaz domain. Free Ski-Bus back to Courchevel 1850. |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
| Snowshoe Walks from Courchevel 1650 |
La Rosière forest - Descent: 20 min, Ascent: 1h
Departure point: just pass the Zenith-Vacanciel holiday centre in the Belvédère district (access possible by the free ski-bus shuttles). Take the path on your left. At the first bend, turn left and go down by the forest. Way up: take the path behind the “Information” sign, then go up to the Laition pedestrian path (n° 8). |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
| Snowshoe Walks from Courchevel 1300 / Le Praz |
From Le Praz to La Tania
After the Olympic ski jumps, take the trail to the left through the forest to come out at the Tal chalet. Cross the road then, below, take a relatively flat track that leads to La Tania. Ski Bus back to Le Praz.
La Jairaz - Montcharvet - 2h round trip
Departure point: hamlet of La Jairaz. Pass in front of the saw mill and follow up the vale. After the first bridge, turn left until the hamlet of Montcharvet.
Variant: Go up until the 2nd bridge, and then return by the walk. |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
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