Snowshoeing

Discovering nature in winter... Snow shoes, an ancient method used by man to move across the snow before the invention of skis, provide even those without experience with the means of exploring the magical world of winter nature, offering an interesting alternative to skiing.
The Great St Bernard valley, with its woods and gently-shaped valleys, offers many routes through the peaceful calm of nature.
The excursions give you the opportunity to explore the mountain landscape in silence - its splendid woodlands and their hidden life - a different way of spending a relaxing day in the mountains.

Suggestions:  The routes are marked but not beaten (unless otherwise indicated). They are to be followed at your own risk.
Mountains in winter can present risks, and excursions should be made by experinced walkers fully aware of the prevailing snow conditions.

You are advised to obtain information about the weather, snow conditions and avalnche risks from:

- Regional Avalanche Office, tel +39 0165 776300
- Aosta Valley Weather Service tel +39 0165 44113
- www.regione.vda.it./protezione_civile/meteo/
- www.aineva.it

118 telephone number for Aosta Valley emergency assistance service.

The excursion times are approximate.

Remember that it is strictly forbidden to use snow shoes on ski slopes.

Snow shoe hire:
- Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses - Crevacol - tel +39 0165 780844
- Saint-Oyen - Flassin - tel +39 0165 780844