Snowshoeing · Mercantour National Park

Snowshoeing · Mercantour National Park

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Exploring Mercantour National Park on snowshoes is available from December to March, with three guided routes from Rando Terres d'Azur. If you want a nighttime outing, the tour under the stars lasts 2h, costs 24 €, and is rated “Everybody welcome”. Daytime outings cost 20 € for a 2.5-hour hike rated “Occasionally sporty”. You can pick between tracking local wildlife or walking along the wolf trail in Allos. All departures leave from the local tourist office with bilingual French and English guidance. Choose the evening 2h walk for an easy pace, or go for either 2.5-hour themed daytime trek if you want a slightly more active exploration.

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Best value Snowshoeing excursion to discover the fauna of the Mercantour

Snowshoeing excursion to discover the fauna of the Mercantour

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Snowshoeing on the wolf trail in Allos

Snowshoeing on the wolf trail in Allos

€20 See offer
Snowshoeing under the stars in Mercantour national park

Snowshoeing under the stars in Mercantour national park

€24 See offer

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Frequently asked questions

When can you go snowshoeing in Mercantour National Park?

Guided snowshoe outings run from December to March.

What fitness level is needed for these outings?

The evening snowshoe walk under the stars is rated “Everybody welcome”. Both daytime excursions, focused on fauna and the wolf trail, are rated “Occasionally sporty”.

How much do the snowshoe tours cost?

Prices range between 20 € and 24 €. The two 2.5-hour daytime tours cost 20 €, while the 2-hour night tour costs 24 €.

Where do the excursions meet?

All departures with Rando Terres d'Azur meet in front of the tourism office, Grande rue d’Allos, 04260 Allos.

Best time to go

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Best time to go
MonthTemperatureRainfallConditions
January-3.5 °C70.2 mmPeak
February-2.2 °C99.8 mmGood
March-1.8 °C108.6 mmGood
April2.1 °C110.7 mmPoor
May6.2 °C112.2 mmOff season
June11.8 °C102.6 mmOff season
July15.8 °C46 mmOff season
August16.2 °C42.1 mmOff season
September11.7 °C84.6 mmOff season
October6.6 °C123.4 mmOff season
November0.6 °C118.1 mmPoor
December-2.6 °C35.5 mmPeak
PeakGoodPossiblePoorOff seasonSeptember

Practical info

Equipment

Wear warm layers including breathable trousers, a fleece, waterproof boots, gloves, and a beanie to adapt to mountain conditions.

Getting there

Head to Allos and meet your guide in front of the tourism office on Grande rue d’Allos.

Coordinates: 44.2903°N, 6.5698°E

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Updated September 2026