Snowshoe trekking in the Clarée Valley
The Clarée offers some of the finest snowshoeing in the Hautes Alpes! In the heart of awild and unspoilt valley, close to Briançon - Serre-Chevalier, you can enjoy gentle strolls around the villages and hamlets between Val-des-Prés and Névache, and hikes in the upper Clarée valley, between river, forest and alpine hamlets. All you want to do is stay!
Accompanied by a guide or a mountain leader, you can discover the mountains and the fauna of the Alps in a different way, and in complete safety.
Free participation pedestrians - Snowshoeing in Névache
Do you use the pedestrian snowshoe trails or the groomed and marked Nordic routes? Do the right thing and make a voluntary contribution to financing the site's operation and grooming. The single "tribe" rate is valid for any number of people (from one person upwards).
Itineraries and snowshoe hikes
La haute vallée de la Clarée et le col de l’Échelle, au départ de Névache ou les chalets du Granon, au départ de Val-des-Prés, font partie des nombreux itinéraires à découvrir pour un dépaysement garanti.
Raquettes aux pieds, la montagne devient accessible à tous ! Que ce soit à Névache ou à Val-des-Prés, partez découvrir les plus belles rando raquettes du Briançonnais et vivez une expérience grandeur nature !
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A gentle stroll on snowshoes
With children
From the villages and hamlets of Névache or Val-des-Prés, with family or friends, strap on your snowshoes and discover landscapes full of charm! Numerous easy snowshoe hikes let you discover this gentle activity on groomed and/or marked trails.
For a more natural experience, head for the upper Clarée valley, to the Auberge de la Fruitière or the Refuge de Laval, or towards the Col de l'Echelle, to say hello to Italy.
Snowshoeing is great! But if you're accompanied, you're in luck!
Discover the footprints in the snow, meet the wild fauna, reach the summits with breathtaking panoramas, spend a night in a cosy refuge in the heart of the mountain... accompanied by a professional!
La Clarée's guides and mountain leaders offer snowshoe walks and hikes to discover nature in a whole new way!
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Note safety note
CONSULT THE WEATHER FORECAST BULLETIN
Note that in winter the days are shorter.
WATCH THE AVALANCHE BULLETIN
There is no such thing as 0 risk in the mountains. Consult the BERA to find out about possible risks, and don't commit yourself if it's too risky.
DRESS WARMLY
and take extra warm clothing no matter how long the hike. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains
PROVIDE FOOD AND WATER
Depending on the length of your hike, remember to bring enough food and drink to take a break and regain your strength!
CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE ROUTE
your physical condition, abilities and knowledge of the mountains
TOPO-GUIDES, YOUR BEST FRIEND!
Read topographical guide recommendations
DON'T GO IT ALONE
and inform family and friends of the itinerary chosen and the expected time of return.
TURN AROUND
if the itinerary becomes complicated, or in case of doubt or concern
PROVIDE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
avalanche beacon, shovel, probe
