• Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes
France / Bauges Mountains

Crossing the Bauges mountains on snowshoes

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In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Snowshoeing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years.
  • Destination
    France / Bauges Mountains
  • Age
    From 13 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    43.45 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Explore the snow-covered trails of the Bauges mountains at your own pace , a preserved and still relatively unknown area, ideal for winter snowshoeing . For over 15 years, this multi-day trek has captivated visitors with its authenticity , tranquility , and stunning landscapes . Between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains and Annecy , the regional natural park unfolds at your own pace: 14 villages , some twenty accessible peaks , and unspoiled nature.

Each day, you cross a mountain pass to reach a new valley, with the freedom to adapt the stages according to your desires and the weather conditions . To the east, the Hautes Bauges offer magnificent panoramas from their peaks rising to over 2000 m .

On site, our local team will welcome you and guide you in your itinerary choices for a worry-free adventure. A winter immersion in the heart of a secret country , between powder snow , alpine atmospheres and charming villages .


The highlights

  • Welcome on the first day and briefing
  • Detailed printed roadbook for a digital detox stay
  • Classic option, spiced up at every stage – the choice is yours.
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Intermediate

Levels

Snowshoeing
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years.
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 12 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 728 m
  • Average daily descent: 746 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

The paper roadbook contains all the information directly in your bag.
Paper Roadbook

Your travel guide to take everywhere with you. 🗺️ We provide maps with routes, a guidebook, a map holder, an altimeter, and a compass. We'll give you a briefing on the first day.

Management

Security

We personally welcome you on the first day. We monitor your progress in real time and can adjust the steps as needed, depending on the actual conditions at the time of your stay.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
  • map

    Mont de Bellecombe (1095m) – Crêtes du Julioz (1520m) – Le Châtelard (800m)

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h25 - 20km
    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 10 km
    • Positive elevation gain 367 m
    • Negative elevation 635 m
    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 11 km
    • Positive elevation gain 465 m
    • Negative elevation 794 m
    • Exposed passages Yes
    • Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Your hike begins in the snow-covered alpine pastures beneath the west face of Trélod (2181m). From the Col du Golet de Doucy, you climb the Crête du Mt Julioz ridge before descending to the Col du Plane through beautiful forest scenery. The arrival in the old village of Le Châtelard, nestled between the Bauges mountains, is picturesque. A shorter, direct route via the Col du Plane is also available. Bed and breakfasts or hotels are offered.


    Day 1

Note

It is possible that some stages of your trip may be modified if the accommodations initially planned are not available on your desired dates. In this case, we will always offer you equivalent alternatives, the location of which will have only a very limited impact on your itinerary. Rest assured that these adjustments are always made in your best interest, to guarantee your safety and comfort throughout your hike.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Le Châtelard, France
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Le Châtelard, France
Day 4 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toAix-les-bainOrChambéry

SNCF train station Chambéry or Aix-les-Bains. Francony bus from Aix-les-Bains or Chambéry train stations, line 30. Timetables are available on the website www.francony.com or by calling +33 4 79 54 81 23. Please note: there are no buses on Sundays and public holidays. For train station transfers, please see the fares section.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Access by road

From Aix-les-Bains (30 kms), Aix Nord exit A41 motorway, follow the Bauges massif via Grésy-sur-Aix, Cusy, Lescheraines then Le Châtelard.

Parking: You park your vehicle at Châtelard, unguarded but safe parking opposite the Town Hall.



Price details

The price includes

  1. Your welcome & briefing on the first day
  2. Half-board accommodation in comfortable hotels and guesthouses
  3. Luggage transfer
  4. The shuttles needed for the start and return of your hike
  5. Maps - Map holder - Topo guide - Compass & altimeter

The price does not include

  1. Your picnics if this option was not selected during booking (you can order them at the stop or do your shopping)
  2. The possible rental of snowshoes and telescopic hiking poles
  3. Drinks and personal expenses
  4. The solo organization supplement (calculated automatically during booking)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Picnic : CHF53.20 / person
  2. Equipment rental : CHF38.00 / person
  3. Extra night before your stay - Double / twin / triple or quadruple room : CHF70.30 / person
  4. Extra night before stay - single room : CHF90.25 / person
  5. Additional night after your stay - Double / twin / triple or quadruple room : CHF70.30 / person
  6. Additional night after stay - single room : CHF90.25 / person
  7. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

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Armance

february 2026
Translated from French

This stay allowed me to discover the magnificent Bauges massif and the tranquility of its snowy landscapes by following the very beautiful route proposed by ***.

Published on 02/03/2026

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Armance

february 2026
Translated from French

This stay allowed me to discover the magnificent Bauges massif and the tranquility of its snowy landscapes by following the very beautiful route proposed by ***.

Published on 02/03/2026
The Élise team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Élise team

4.7/5 (16 reviews) • 21 stays
Nestled in the heart of the Bauges mountains, between Annecy and Chambéry, our local partner is a family-run, independent agency specializing in outdoor adventures since 1995. Now managed by two passionate sisters, the agency offers a unique way to discover the Alps through hiking, skiing, or multi-activity trips (canyoning, via ferrata). The agency leverages its in-depth knowledge of the area and provides flexible and friendly bilingual (French/English) support, offering authentic local experiences without the need to travel to the ends of the earth.
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