Snowshoeing · Samoëns, Le Grand Massif
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Prices for snowshoeing around Samoëns, Le Grand Massif range from 35 € to 200 €, with durations between 3h and 8h. Outings from Rando Observation take place near the resort in the Giffre Valley. For an introductory walk, their 3-hour discovery outing costs 35 € and is rated “Everybody welcome”. If you want a full day outdoors, their 8-hour chamois watching trek costs 55 € and suits an “Occasionally sporty” level. Both outings include English and French guidance. Alternatively, Pascal Girerd runs a 3-hour hike directly in Samoëns with a local guide for 200 €. Choose the 35 € walk to try snowshoeing for a morning, or pick the 8-hour tour if you want a wildlife tracking day.
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Frequently asked questions
What months are snowshoeing tours available?
Tours run from December to March.
What physical fitness level is required?
Options cater to different abilities. The 3-hour discovery hike by Rando Observation is rated “Everybody welcome”, while their 8-hour chamois outing is rated “Occasionally sporty”.
Where do the snowshoe tours start?
For tours run by Rando Observation, pick-ups take place in the Giffre valley between Taninges and Sixt.
Which languages are spoken by the guides?
With Rando Observation, outings are guided in English and French.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.2 °C | 215.2 mm | Peak |
| February | 1.4 °C | 160.4 mm | Good |
| March | 2.6 °C | 177.8 mm | Good |
| April | 6.9 °C | 148.3 mm | Poor |
| May | 10.3 °C | 163.2 mm | Off season |
| June | 15.5 °C | 179.1 mm | Off season |
| July | 19.2 °C | 127.6 mm | Off season |
| August | 18.5 °C | 132.1 mm | Off season |
| September | 15.5 °C | 101.5 mm | Off season |
| October | 9.8 °C | 124.9 mm | Off season |
| November | 3.4 °C | 175.4 mm | Poor |
| December | -2.6 °C | 118 mm | Peak |
Practical info
Equipment
Dress in warm layers and bring waterproof hiking boots, warm gloves, and a hat.
Getting there
For outings with Rando Observation, meet at the designated pick-up points along the Giffre Valley between Taninges and Sixt.
See also
Updated September 2026