Winter walks on foot or snowshoes

Because we want you to discover our mountains in winter in the same way as in summer, Champsaur Valgaudemar has set up marked routes for snowshoe hikes and groomed trails for winter walks.

Trail maps on sale (€2) from the Tourist Office. A network of 36km of marked trails, 15km of which are groomed, starting from Orcières Merlette 1850.

Itineraries in winter

They guide you for your winter outings

Snowshoes with mountain guide

With a mountain guide, come and try snowshoeing safely in the grandiose setting of the Champsaur valley and in the Ecrins National Park. Half-day and full day walks,...

Winter walks in Champsaur Valgaudemar

Because we want you to discover our mountains in winter in the same way as in summer, Champsaur & Valgaudemar has set up marked routes for snowshoe trekking and groomed trails for winter walks. A network of 36km of marked trails, 15km of which are groomed from Orcières Merlette 1850.

The map of these winter itineraries is on sale (€2) from the Tourist Office. You can also download it here.

©Htchampsaur Snowshoe Plan Cover 2018 V8

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We respond to your questions!

Any questions?

Are the snowshoe routes groomed?
No, snowshoe routes are not groomed (or only locally and occasionally). This preserves the authentic experience of winter walking and allows you to enjoy the sensations of fresh snow to the full. Snowshoes are precisely designed to move easily over this type of loose terrain, offering direct contact with nature and total immersion in the Nordic atmosphere of the mountains.
How do I get to the high-altitude routes in Orcières?
To get to the Rocherousse plateau, you can use the Télémix de Rocherousse with a simple pedestrian pass. You will then have access to the “Le Tour de Rocherousse” and “Le Tour de Jujal” itineraries. However, be careful and keep an eye on the weather conditions because, at this altitude, weather conditions can quickly change and become dangerous.