Valloire
/ Alps
New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing, Pulka sledding & Bivouac in the Cerces
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In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationValloire / Alps
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions17.36 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Discover an immersive 4-day adventure in the heart of the Cerces-Mont Thabor massif . Starting from Bonnenuit , ascend the Valloirette valley to set up a winter bivouac above 2,000 meters altitude.
Equipped with pulkas , tents , and cold-weather gear , experience a truly unique snowshoeing adventure . During your stay, actively participate in camp life: setting up the tent village, melting snow , and preparing meals on the stove. Learning survival skills in a snowy environment and observing wildlife will fill your days.
Freed from the burden of belongings left at camp, explore spectacular panoramas towards the Rochilles Pass and the Roche Olvéra , reaching altitudes of between 2,500 and 2,700 meters. The highlight of this Nordic journey is celebrating New Year's Eve in the heart of the mountains , complete with a festive meal and a glass of champagne , far from the daily grind. An exceptional itinerary for a wild and unforgettable immersion.
The highlights
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New Year's Eve in a tent at over 2000m altitude, in the heart of the snow-covered mountains
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4 days of snowshoeing with a pulka in the Cerces-Mont Thabor
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Learn the basics of self-sufficient winter bivouacking in a wild setting
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Sport
Level
Snowshoeing
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.
The expert's opinion
This trip is for you if:
- Effort & Elevation Gain: You can walk 5 to 8 hours a day in winter conditions and string together several days of effort, with approximately 800m to 1000m of positive and negative elevation gain per day .
- Altitude & Summits: you are ready to move at altitude and to climb summits reaching up to 2,700 m .
- Bivouac & Conditions: you are comfortable with the cold and the basic comfort of nights in a tent at over 2,000 m altitude .
- Autonomy: you actively participate in the life of the bivouac (setting up the tent, melting snow, using the stove and managing food).
In figures
Snowshoes
- Average distance/day: 8 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 425 m
- Average daily descent: 150 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages spoken:
French
English
French
English
Cyril
Cyril
You will be supervised by Cyril, a state-certified mountain guide specializing in bivouac tours, both winter and summer.
Program
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Day 1
- Activity Snowshoes
- Distance 6 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet at 10:30 am in the hamlet of Bonnenuit, near Valloire. After introductions and a briefing with the guide, we'll prepare the necessary equipment for the four-day trek: pulkas, tents, cold-weather sleeping bags, stoves, and food. We'll then gradually set off into the Valloirette Valley towards the Mottets area. This first day will allow us to get to grips with the pulka and adapt to moving through the snow before setting up our first bivouac. At the end of the day, everyone will participate in setting up camp, melting snow for water, and preparing dinner.
Day 1 -
Day 2
- Activity Snowshoes
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast in the mess tent, we set off on a hike without the pulkas for a loop towards the Col des Rochilles pass, at nearly 2,500 meters altitude. The ascent offers beautiful views of the Cerces peaks and, depending on conditions, the Clarée Valley. We return to camp in the afternoon. Depending on the snow cover and weather, we may stay at the same campsite or continue our trek to another valley. In the evening, we celebrate the arrival of the new year with a festive meal and a glass of champagne, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
Day 2 -
Day 3
- Activity Snowshoes
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off again on snowshoes, leaving the pulkas at camp, to reach Roche Olvéra, a peak of approximately 2,700 meters. The ascent is leisurely, adapted to the group's level and the snow conditions. Along the way, the guide teaches us about winter wildlife and the tracks we can observe in the snow. With a bit of luck, we might spot chamois or ibex in the distance. We then return to camp for a third night in tents, still above 2,000 meters.
Day 3 -
Day 4
- Activity Snowshoes
- Distance 7 km
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
After a final breakfast at the bivouac, we take down the tents and pack away all the equipment. The camp is left clean, in accordance with the Leave No Trace principles. We then head back down the valley with the pulkas for a gradual descent towards Valloire. We expect to arrive in the early afternoon, after four days of snowshoeing, winter camping, and trekking in the Cerces-Mont Thabor massif.
Day 4
Accommodation
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 3
You will sleep all 3 nights in the same bivouac location in order to make star-shaped day trips from our base camp.
Access
Departure
Hameau de Bonnenuit, Valloire, France
Day 1
: 09h30
End of stay
Hameau de Bonnenuit, Valloire, France
Day 4
- 16h30
Bonnenuit Hamlet Parking (Free): A public outdoor parking lot is located at the entrance to the hamlet of Bonnenuit, near the bridge and the trailhead. It is completely free and open 24/7.
Go to the starting point
Take the train toSaint-Michel - Valloire
- From the train station to the hamlet:
- By bus (Savoie Region buses - Line S53 / S52) + Local shuttle: Regular buses connect Saint-Michel - Valloire train station to Valloire bus station (approximately 40-minute journey, ticket price approximately €6 to €10 ). During the season, local shuttles (or ski buses) provide service between the center of Valloire and the hamlets of Les Verneys and Bonnenuit.
- By taxi / private hire vehicle: The journey takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes from Saint-Michel - Valloire station directly to the Hameau de Bonnenuit (estimated fare between €60 and €90 depending on the time slot and the season).
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
Bonnenuit Hamlet Parking (Free): A public outdoor parking lot is located at the entrance to the hamlet of Bonnenuit, near the bridge and the trailhead. It is completely free and open 24/7.
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Price details
The price includes
- The stay will be supervised by a state-certified guide.
- The bivouac equipment for the shared tent, including individual mattresses and cold-weather sleeping bags, is provided by us.
- Equipment rental: snowshoes, poles and pulka
- Safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- All meals are included from dinner on Day 1 to the picnic on Day 4.
- A festive meal to ring in the New Year
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
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