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Snowshoes in the Vercors
Snowshoeing in the Vercors is winter without the crowds: silent forests, ridges facing the Alps, and snow crunching under your steps. The Pied Vert mountain leaders guide you off the marked trails, starting from Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, Autrans or Corrençon.
Gentle outing, ascent of a summit, snowshoes and raclette evening at a refuge, or wildlife outing on the snow: each outing is adapted to your group, from family to sporty hiker. Snowshoes are provided by your mountain leader.
Some activities depend on snow cover ❄️❄️❄️ If there isn't enough snow, we always offer an alternative.
Snowshoeing for beginners in the Vercors
Curious about the feel of walking on snowshoes? Want to try them out?
With a mountain leader, crunch through the Vercors snow on snowshoes along the finest winter trails.
Make the most of it to discover the area's specificities told by your nature guide. A playful way to immerse yourself in the great nordic spaces of the Vercors, between forests and ridges, slopes and shelves, valleys and summits.
On request, we can arrange half-day or full-day outings adapted to your group, whether you come with friends, family or colleagues.
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Snowshoes and raclette
In the early evening, our mountain leaders take you out for a snowshoe outing open to everyone. At a calm pace, you discover the magic of the mountain at night: the muffled silence of the snow, the glow of headlamps as we reach a refuge, raclette by the fire.
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Sporty hike to the
Summits of the Vercors
Want to climb the Tête des Chaudières, Pic Saint Michel, the Rocher de l'Ours, the Grand Veymont or the Moucherotte?
We accompany you up in the best conditions and in safety. At the top, the reward of the panorama from Mont-Blanc to the Grand Veymont may be waiting.
We also lend you the gear you need (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and take the time to introduce you to avalanche risk.
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Hike on the trail of
Mountain Wildlife
With your Pied Vert leader, head out for half a day, a full day or an evening, exploring the Vercors and discovering the wildlife that has adapted to survive the winter.
This outing on the trail of the Vercors wildlife lets you find the signs left by herbivores, and perhaps the tracks of a carnivore (a wolf?).
With each clue, you discover in a playful way the realities of wild mountain life. Animal adaptations to winter are remarkable.
December is also a good month to try to spot the ibex rut.
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Winter discoveries
Snowshoeing at dusk
Looking for new sensations on snowshoes? Set off on a guided outing at dusk.
And when natural light is no longer enough to enjoy the moment, we switch on our headlamps and marvel at the wild life of the night.
An outing of around two hours to discover snowshoeing and the nature side of the Vercors at night.
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Under a tipi
Mountain bivouac
A snowshoe hike brings us to a quiet spot ideal for setting up a winter bivouac. Once the tipi is up, let's cook the local specialities of winter directly on the embers.
In the morning, we brush off the layer of frost on our boots and head out hiking in search of the finest panoramas of the Vercors.
We lend you the gear for a comfortable night!
Also discover the bivouac version with building an igloo.
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Why choose Pied Vert for your snowshoeing?
- Snowshoes are provided: snowshoe rental is included in the service. Your leader lends them out when snow cover is sufficient
- Routes off the marked trails: our leaders live in the Vercors and know the wildest corners, the quiet forests and the panoramic ridges
- An outing adapted to your group: physical difficulty, nature approach, pace. From the family outing to the engaging alpine hike
Book your snowshoe outing
Contact Pied Vert directly to plan your snowshoe outing or hike in the Vercors.
- 07 66 64 90 96
- contactpiedvert.com
Pricing
| Half day | Full day | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 participants(and more) | 30€/pers | 51€/pers |
| 5 participants | 36€/pers | 59€/pers |
| 4 participants | 42€/pers | 72€/pers |
| 3 participants | 52€/pers | 90€/pers |
| 2 participants | 74€/pers | 132€/pers |
| 1 participant | 140€/pers | 255€/pers |
Reviews of our snowshoe outings in the Vercors
Far more than just a snowshoe hike...★★★★★ Comment sent by jer allin Mayon GoogleFar more than just a snowshoe hike, Hugo from Pied Vert gave us a tour of the Vercors winter wildlife, from mountain hare to wolf, through tracks and leftovers from meals. A real detective investigation, off-piste in a stunning landscape and with a smile. Thanks to Pied Vert for sharing their love of nature as well as the challenges of co-existence between human activity and wildlife.
Great snowshoe hike around Autrans...★★★★★ Comment sent by Frederic Herelierin Mayon GoogleGreat snowshoe hike around Autrans. Yoann, our guide for the whole trip, shared his knowledge and taught us about our beautiful nature. They also give advice on routes and refuges (Feneys refuge recommended) for getting a bite to eat, which is perfect when you don't know the area.
Three fantastic days snowshoeing...★★★★★ Comment sent by PIERRE SALESSEin Mayon GoogleThree fantastic days snowshoeing high up in this stunning Vercors regional park. Despite the changeable weather at the start of the season, I'm finishing this third day on a high. Thanks to the Pied Vert team: Yoann, Ugo, Yann! Thanks for your sharp guiding, your good advice, your top-level expertise, your passion for the mountains, your love for this beautiful region; you talk about it with such passion! A team of gold-standard experts who really make the most of this wonderful mountain heritage. I recommend this team with my eyes closed and will definitely come back, walking the combes, climbing the passes and peaks, on the trail of the wolf. Thank you!
Snowshoe walk with friends with...★★★★★ Comment sent by Muriel Desbosin Mayon GoogleSnowshoe walk with friends with Ugo on 31/12 in the morning, through the snowy forest at the Col de la Croix Perrin. Ugo's explanations about all the animal tracks of this beautiful forest delighted us: pine marten, roe deer, even the tracks of a wolf pack. The story of the woodpecker and its holes. We ended 2024 in style in the middle of Mother Nature. Thanks Ugo!
A lovely night-time snowshoe hike with...★★★★★ Comment sent by Thomas Grognetin Mayon GoogleA lovely night-time snowshoe hike with friends, with Yann who is top, very kind, with good explanations and a route well suited to our group! The night-time atmosphere with the quiet of the woods and discovering the cave was magical! And the hot drink with the little activity was really nice! Thanks to Pied Vert and Yann!
Great family outing, on the trail...★★★★★ Comment sent by Véronique Bizienin Mayon GoogleGreat family outing, on the trail of animals, on snowshoes. Ugo is very friendly and taught us lots of things in a really educational way. The outing was tailor-made to please everyone (from age 6 to... well beyond). The kids loved it, and so did we.
Brilliant... once again!!! Outing as...★★★★★ Comment sent by Jean Cin Mayon GoogleBrilliant... once again!!! Outing as a group of 8, with Ugo and Marion, very friendly and warm guides! Mission: hunt for the yeti, kitted out with snowshoes and a good sense of humour! Thanks to both of you for this really memorable pre-Christmas outing! Have a great holiday season and see you next year for a new adventure that we're already looking forward to!
Lovely snowshoe hike with Yann...★★★★★ Comment sent by Anais Gentialin Mayon GoogleLovely snowshoe hike with Yann who taught us a lot about Vercors wildlife and biodiversity. I recommend ++++
Great family time with Ugo. Our...★★★★★ Comment sent by anne-scarlett Bergèsin Mayon GoogleGreat family time with Ugo. Our kids loved this snowshoe walk and discovering the wildlife and plants. Ugo adapted to us. We'll do it again. We recommend.
Great snowshoe walk with Yoann, he...★★★★★ Comment sent by Carole Collaudinin Mayon GoogleGreat snowshoe walk with Yoann, he adapted to our pace, we learned loads about animal tracks, the region, etc. I recommend at 400%. Thanks for the homemade tea.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to rent my snowshoes?
No. Snowshoes are lent by your Pied Vert leader, included in the price. You only need sturdy hiking boots and warm clothing.
Is snowshoeing suitable for children?
Yes, from around 5 or 6 years old. We adapt the duration and the route. Family outings mix walking with nature discoveries (animal tracking, games in the snow).
What if there isn't enough snow?
Our leaders watch conditions closely. If snow is thin at low altitude, we go higher, or we offer an alternative (regular hike, wildlife outing). The Vercors always has something to offer.
When is the best time for snowshoeing in the Vercors?
From January to March, the snowpack is usually well established from 1000 m up. December and April are possible depending on the year. The season is longer at altitude, especially on the Vercors Highlands.
Photos of snowshoeing in the Vercors
Video: Snowshoe outing in the Vercors
Snow cover and forecast in the Vercors
The first snowfalls arrive at altitude as early as the end of summer. They vanish quickly under the last heat in the hours that follow.
Autumn and November bring snow more steadily. As the cold air settles in, ski stations fire up the cannons to open alpine and nordic ski runs from December. To put on snowshoes, you sometimes have to head higher.
From January onwards, the snowpack settles more durably and lets hiking enthusiasts strap on snowshoes around 1000 m. If the weather plays along, this pleasure lasts until April.
But the climate is changing.
Our mountain leaders' hiking poles aren't quite magic wands yet. We can't promise you a powder day. What we can promise: conviviality and nature discoveries on every outing.
See our photo gallery of winter in the Vercors.
Snowshoe map of the Vercors
If you're equipped to head out independently and don't want a guide, stop by the tourist office closest to your accommodation to ask for a map (often for sale) of the snowshoe trails marked by the ski stations.
You'll find 90 km of marked trails between Autrans and Méaudre, 13 snowshoe circuits in the Haut Vercors Nordic Area in Corrençon-en-Vercors, and 31 km of snowshoe paths around Lans-en-Vercors.
Find the tourist office closest to your accommodation.
Discover also
Our winter activities in Villard-de-Lans for private groups, corporate retreats in winter or school groups (school discovery trips in the mountains):
The Vercors is an ideal mountain massif for snowshoeing. It's easily reached by public transport from Paris, Lyon and Grenoble, and offers accessible nordic landscapes as well as engaging alpine hikes. So, will you come from Lyon to snowshoe, or from further still?