4 independent reviews for Snowshoeing in the French Alps

Reviews for Snowshoeing in the French Alps

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review 5 Feb 2024

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The last day when we travelled an hour or so to a start a walk above Le Lac du Serra-Poncon. We went high into remote snow fields. Fabulous views. Awesome

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Make sure you are fit and have done a fair amount of walking in the hills. I'm not sure this is a trip for beginners though if you are a skier I guess you would adapt quite quickly

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Was excellent. Super accommodation,great food but, most importantly, a great guide

review 23 Mar 2024

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The group and the excellent food

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Don't under estimate the effort involved and even though the alternative accommodation is cheaper you do feel a little out of the action

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

yes

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

As in 2 above

review 28 Mar 2023

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The scenery of the Alps, the conviviality of the guides, the charm of the accommodations, the friendliness of the other participants.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Dress in layers; don't underestimate the warmth of the sun in winter; make sure you have a light weight layer - something suitable for hiking in late summer or fall.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

yes

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

excellent

review 3 Feb 2020

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Summiting La Palastre. Or maybe seeing wolf tracks.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Pack for both extremes of weather

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Definitely

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Fantastic: serene winter hiking, great local knowledge, luxury accommodation with inspired food.

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