The best snowshoe hikes in Les 2 Alpes

If you stick to the designated trails or groomed paths, snowshoeing is not much more difficult than hiking in simple walking shoes and is accessible to everyone, even young children. Snowshoes are designed to adapt to the natural movement of walking. However, if you want to get off well-packed trails and find yourself on passages with lots of fresh snow, the effort will be more difficult. If you are a beginner, you can start with a snowshoe hike on a fairly flat path. It is not advisable to venture off-piste without a mountain guide.

Snowshoeing with your children can be a real pleasure. It's a fun and easy activity. Walking in nature, snow crunching underfoot, fir trees all around, animal footprints if you're lucky, is guaranteed to fill children with wonder. With a short hike on the groomed pink slopes, they won't have to keep their snowshoes on for the whole walk. And if your children are small, a physiological baby carrier, a bike trailer with ski kit or even a pulka-type sled are ideal for peaceful outings...

The Molière trails (pink, green, blue)

From the Vallée Blanche chairlift, take the path through the undergrowth for 300 metres, cross the Côte blue ski slope. The path opposite you will take you to the KANATA restaurant in 15 minutes. The path to the right, which is narrower, will take you to the Molière farm or restaurant for a 1h30/2h hike.

Les balcons du Soleil-KANATA (Black route)

Depart from the Prince des Ecrins building, near the Super Venosc ski lift, pass the Les Balcons du Soleil residence, cross the Super Venosc ski run, follow the route through the forest and then cross the two Vallée Blanche blue runs 3 and 2 to reach the KANATA restaurant.

Venosc Village - Along the Vénéon river

Starting from the Tourist Office car park, it's a round trip of around 2 hours along the banks of the Vénéon river. Just follow the river on the right bank as far as the hamlet of La Danchère.

Les Perrons

Depart from the bottom of the pistes, passing behind the Diable chairlift. The path joins the bus park and continues in a loop to return to the starting point. Pets are allowed on most of the snowshoe trails.

Snowshoe hikes are organised with guides to discover the landscapes outside the resort, combining peaks and wild valleys.

Guide office

In groups of 8 people, you'll head away from the resort for a half-day, full-day or evening snowshoe outing. You can choose your level: beginner (leisurely stroll), intermediate (around 300 metres of ascent) or sporty (more intense pace, more than 300 metres of ascent). Prices: Half-day: €30 per personFull day: €55 per person.

Night-time walking Two options for a night-time walk with refreshments:

• Snowshoe aperitif from 6.30pm to 9pm with a tasting of white wine, cheese and charcuterie. 38€ per person
• snowshoe mountain dinner with a meal of cheese and potatoes (not much walking on the way back, don't worry, everyone makes it back). 60€ per person.

ESI St Christophe The ski school offers snowshoe outings for children aged 10 and over. These last 2h30. Price 35€ with equipment provided, as well as gourmet outings of the same duration with tasting of charcuterie, cheese and drinks. Price €40

🍴 Restaurant La Molière On the menu: Raclettes, gratins, soups, crêpes and blueberry tarts served with mulled wine. In summer, enjoy concert evenings with aperitif platters. A 50-minute walk or snowshoe from the Vallée Blanche chairlift.

🍴 La Bergerie Kanata Great value for money for a high-altitude restaurant offering a magnificent setting and view that you can admire from their large terrace. Access on foot or via the La Côte chairlift.