Snowshoeing · Sestriere
How to choose
Outings depart from nearby mountain villages rather than Sestriere itself, with prices ranging from 40 € to 100 €. If you want an introductory daytime hike, Chaberton Outdoor Activities runs a 3h outing in Bousson rated “Everybody welcome” for 40 €. For evening excursions, you have two outings rated “Occasionally sporty”. You can pick the 2.5-hour night walk starting in Claviere for 40 €, or head to Thures for a 3h night tour that includes dinner in a refuge for 100 €. All departures are guided in English, French, and Italian, lasting between 2.5h and 3h. Choose the Bousson trail for an easy daytime start, or opt for Thures if you want an evening trek paired with a refuge meal.
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Our picks
Discover Snowshoeing in Bousson near Turin
This 3h outing in Bousson costs 40 € and is the only tour rated “Everybody welcome”.
Night-time Snowshoeing in Thures, near Sestriere, with Dinner in a Refuge
This 3h night tour in Thures costs 100 € and includes dinner in a mountain refuge.
Frequently asked questions
What months are snowshoe tours available around Sestriere?
Guided snowshoeing outings run from December to March.
Where do the snowshoeing excursions depart from?
Tours meet outside Sestriere. Depending on your booking with Chaberton Outdoor Activities, departures leave from Via Nazionale 20 in Claviere, Via S. Isidoro 124 in Bousson, or Frazione Thures in Cesana Torinese.
What fitness level is needed for these outings?
The 3h discovery tour in Bousson is rated “Everybody welcome”. Both night-time hikes in Claviere and Thures are rated “Occasionally sporty”.
In which languages are the snowshoe tours guided?
All outings led by Chaberton Outdoor Activities are guided in English, French, and Italian.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.8 °C | 95.9 mm | Peak |
| February | -3.1 °C | 96 mm | Good |
| March | -2.7 °C | 101.5 mm | Good |
| April | 1.8 °C | 97.4 mm | Poor |
| May | 5.3 °C | 74.8 mm | Off season |
| June | 11 °C | 64.8 mm | Off season |
| July | 15.7 °C | 37.4 mm | Off season |
| August | 15.8 °C | 48.9 mm | Off season |
| September | 11.8 °C | 59.6 mm | Off season |
| October | 6 °C | 86.2 mm | Off season |
| November | -0.7 °C | 108.1 mm | Possible |
| December | -4.9 °C | 47.2 mm | Peak |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear warm, breathable winter layers, sturdy waterproof boots, gloves, and a beanie to stay comfortable throughout the hike.
Getting there
Check your meeting point carefully before leaving, as outings depart from Claviere, Bousson, or Thures rather than the centre of Sestriere.
See also
Updated September 2026