Snowshoeing · Le Lioran
How to choose
In Le Lioran, snowshoeing outings run between 25 € and 40 € across 4 available options. All tours are operated by Fabrique Aventures in the Cantal Massif, ranging from 1.5h to half day. Three itineraries are rated “Everybody welcome”, with prices spanning 25 € to 30 € for outings lasting from 1.5h to half day. These gentle walks offer accessible routes, including a 2-hour format at 25 € and a 2.5-hour discovery option at 30 €. For hikers seeking more exertion, a single route rated “Occasionally sporty” takes you up the peaks of Le Lioran for 40 € over 3h. Outings take place from December to March, and guides lead groups in English and French. Choose the 25 € options for a relaxed introduction, or select the 40 € mountain itinerary if you want a sustained 3h route along the peaks.
4 offers available
Our picks
Snowshoeing at Lioran, Cantal Massif
Priced at 25 € for a direct 2h outing rated “Everybody welcome”.
Snowshoeing around Le Lioran, Cantal Massif
Costs 25 € for a duration from 1.5h to half day.
Discover snowshoeing with the family at Lioran
Provides a 2.5-hour discovery route rated “Everybody welcome” for 30 €.
Snowshoeing on the peaks of Le Lioran, Cantal Massif
Reaches the summits during a 3h hike rated “Occasionally sporty” at 40 €.
Frequently asked questions
When can you go snowshoeing in Le Lioran?
Snowshoeing outings in Le Lioran are available from December to March.
What is the price range for snowshoeing tours?
Prices start at 25 € for routes lasting between 1.5h and half day, and reach 40 € for a 3h peak excursion.
What fitness levels are required?
Three outings are rated “Everybody welcome”, requiring no specific physical background. One advanced itinerary is rated “Occasionally sporty”.
In what languages are the outings guided?
All tours with Fabrique Aventures are conducted in English and French.
Where do the snowshoe outings start?
Departures take place in Le Lioran, either at the mountain guides office on Place du Téléphérique or at the Fabrique Aventures hut under the cable car near the first-aid post.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3 °C | 120.3 mm | Peak |
| February | 2.3 °C | 109.5 mm | Good |
| March | 2.1 °C | 137.4 mm | Good |
| April | 5.8 °C | 137.4 mm | Poor |
| May | 9.1 °C | 109.8 mm | Off season |
| June | 13.4 °C | 103.1 mm | Off season |
| July | 17 °C | 85.3 mm | Off season |
| August | 16.6 °C | 56.6 mm | Off season |
| September | 13.5 °C | 90.1 mm | Off season |
| October | 8.9 °C | 134.3 mm | Off season |
| November | 4.5 °C | 130.4 mm | Poor |
| December | 0.7 °C | 66.7 mm | Peak |
Practical info
Equipment
Dress in warm breathable layers, with a waterproof jacket, winter boots, gloves, and a hat suitable for mountain walking.
Getting there
Head to Place du Téléphérique in Le Lioran resort centre to meet your guide by the cable car station.
See also
Updated September 2026