Snowshoeing holidays in the Southern Alps

Get advice

Cassandre Dufour

Travel expert in France, Switzerland and Italy.

Write

Estelle Torterotot

Travel expert in France and Switzerland

Write

Thomas Praire

Technical Travel Manager

Write

Your snowshoeing holiday in the Southern Alps

The Southern Alps are an excellent destination for snowshoeing, with often milder weather and exceptional natural light. They are the ideal playground for anyone who enjoys open landscapes, larch forests and the atmosphere of traditional mountain villages.

Why choose the Southern Alps?

The Southern Alps' greatest asset is their sunshine. Walking beneath a wide blue sky, even in the depths of winter, is a real pleasure. Mountain ranges such as the Queyras, whose villages are among the highest in Europe, and the wilder Mercantour offer a wide variety of landscapes and a unique atmosphere, far from the bustle of the large resorts.

Self-guided or in a group: the choice is yours

Choose the holiday style that suits you:

• On a self-guided holiday : We arrange everything for you (accommodation, detailed route notes and maps), and you set off at your own pace, independently.
• In a group : You follow a local guide who enriches your journey with their knowledge and creates a friendly atmosphere within a small group.

Our featured mountain ranges and themed holidays

Beyond the classic routes, we offer distinctive holidays to suit every taste. Discover our walks in the Queyras, our explorations of the Mercantour or our holidays in the lesser-known Ubaye valley. For an experience combining exercise and relaxation, try our snowshoeing and wellness holidays.

When to go and how to choose your holiday

The season runs from late December to late March. January and February guarantee excellent snow cover, while March brings longer days and spring snow that is pleasant to walk on. To choose your holiday, check the technical difficulty and physical effort required in each trip description. Our starting points are often accessible by train, a straightforward way to reach the mountains.

Winter with the family in the Southern Alps

With their accessible terrain and sunny weather, the Southern Alps are a perfect destination for a family winter adventure. We offer multi-activity holidays paced to suit children, combining fun snowshoe walks, igloo building and nature discovery. A wonderful way to share precious moments as a family.

Explore other snowy landscapes and winter activities

Travellers who enjoy the bright atmosphere of the Southern Alps will also be drawn to other mountain ranges. Discover our snowshoeing holidays in the Northern Alps, the Jura or the Pyrenees, offering different but equally rewarding experiences. If you would like to try different ways of exploring on skis, the Southern Alps are also a fantastic setting for cross-country skiing and Nordic ski touring, activities we also offer for a full immersion in winter landscapes.

Also explore our hut-to-hut snowshoeing trips in the Alps ➜