Day 1 - Arrival in Geneva and transfer to Mégevette

We offer a transfer for the group from Geneva Airport, normally at 17:30. Precise details will be provided nearer the time once we have everyone's flight details.  If you're not able to make the transfer or are travelling independently, we will all meet at the group hotel in Mégevette in the evening for a trip briefing, followed by dinner. 

 

Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

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Day 2 - From Mégevette to Bellevaux or Hirmentaz

After we have put on our snowshoes for the first time and 'found our feet', we will start the first day of our trip with a traverse up to the Col de la Bray (1442m), passing through several hamlets on the way. We then climb to the Pointe des Jottis (1548m), and take in the fabulous views, before dropping back down to the pastures of la Bray. Our descent takes us past the frozen Lac de Vallon, and the snow-covered forests, to Chapelle Saint-Bruno. There is no accommodation here so we'll take a taxi to reach our hotel for tonight.  

 

Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 6-7 hours

Distance: 12km

Altitude gain / loss: +1053m / -819m

 

Day 3 - From Bellevaux or Hirmentaz to Le Biot

After breakfast we'll take a taxi back to yesterday's finishing point, and continue our snowshoeing adventure with a climb up to the Tré-le-Saix plateau (1486m). We then traverse through the tall pine trees to the Col de la Balme (1445m), and on to the Col de Seytrouset (1564m), where we enjoy spectacular views of the Dents du Midi. We descend to the Dranse de Morzine river, followed by a short climb to our hotel in Le Biot.

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 7-8 hours

Distance: 14km

Altitude gain / loss: +870m / -1000m

 

Day 4 - Snowshoe from Le Biot to Abondance

We leave the village of Le Biot, and start the day with a lovely walk through pine forests, and the snowy pastures of Thex. Passing beneath the Pointe de Cercle we reach the day's highest point at Montagne de Drouzin (1620m), then descend into the Abondance valley and the Alpages de Druges. We will spend the night in the charming village of Abondance. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 7-8 hours

Distance: 14km

Altitude gain / loss: +780m / -700m

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Day 5 - Snowshoe from Abondance to Vacheresse

We have a lovely start to the day, as our walk takes us past Abondance's 15th century Abbey, with its famous frescoes, and on to the hamlet of Mont. A steady climb brings us to the ridge of Mont Chauffe at the Col de la Plagne (1546m), followed by a descent into the beautiful valley of Ubine, which is uninhabited in the winter. We drop down further until we reach Vacheresse, our base for the night.  

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 6-7 hours

Distance: 16km

Altitude gain / loss: +780m / -880m

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Day 6 - Snowshoe from Vacheresse to Bernex, via Mont Baron

There are several routes to Mont Baron, but we will take the most unspoilt, heading up the Replain valley and on to the final ridge to the top of Mont Baron (1556m). We enjoy views of the Ubine valley, before starting our long descent to the village of Bernex. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 6-7 hours

Distance: 13km

Altitude gain / loss: +900m / -800m

 

Day 7 - Snowshoe from Bernex to Evian-les-Bains

Our final day of snowshoeing starts with a traverse of Mont Bénand (1284m), and fabulous views of the Gavot plateau and Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). We pass underneath the north face of the Memises, on our descent to Thollon (937m). We are getting lower now so, depending on conditions, we may need to continue without snowshoes as we descend right down to Lac Léman itself. We will then take a transfer to Evian-les-Bains, a famous spa town on the shores of the lake, and the perfect end to our adventure. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 6-7 hours

Distance: 11km

Altitude gain / loss: +350m / -950m

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Day 8 - Departure day

Our trip finishes after breakfast. Airport transfers back to Geneva are not included, as there are a couple of options, which are both very easy. The most scenic is to take the ferry across the lake, then a train to the airport. Alternatively you can take a taxi to the Evian-les-Bains train station, and take a train to the airport from there. 

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