Weekend snowshoeing around Lac Blanc in Les Vosges, France

Alain, an UIMLA Mountain Leader, takes you on a great snowshoeing weekend around the Lac Blanc resort, in the beautiful Vosges mountains, in the region of Alsace.

Group

Alpes

3 Days

Feb

Intermediate

Beginner

Highlights

* Discover the beauty of the magical winter landscapes around Lac Blanc

* Enjoy two unique snowshoe tours along the guidance of expert Mountain Leaders

* Have fun while hiking on untouched snow around the Vosges mountains

Description

I invite you to a great snowshoeing weekeend in the heart of the beautiful Vosges mountains, around the Lac Blanc ski resort, in the historic region of Alsace in northeastern France.

The name of the resort derives from the Lac Blanc, a beautiful lake nearby, situated at 1055 meters. The area surrounding the lake becomes a perfect destination for unique snowshoeing tours during the winter. You will discover stunning views over the valley and the Vosges peaks.

Our base during these days will be a comfortable and well equipped hostel, with an on-demand kitchen, nestled in Orbey, in the the upper part of the Kaysersberg Valley. It is very close to the Gazon du Faing peak, the Calvary Cal and the slopes of the intimate family resort of Lac Blanc.

We will meet at the lodge around 5 pm and after settling in we will enjoy an aperitif at the hostel bar. In the evening we will have dinner together. Next morning, our snowhoeing adventure begins! We will have breakfast, prepare a packed lunch and get ready for our first tour.

On our first day, we will enjoy a great snowshoeing tour, exploring the magical winter landscapes on beautiful trails, passing by the Tête des Faux, the Devin pond, the Bonhomme forest and the Tête des Immerlins. Our snowshoe hike today will cover a total distance of easy 18 kilometers.

Next day, on Sunday, after having breakfast we will put our snowshoes on and enjoy a 12 kilometer hike on the snow. We will walk towards the Lac Blanc, the Lac Noir, the Gazon du Faing ride and then return to the cottage.

If you’d like to join me on this snowshoeing tour in the Vosges mountains, just send me a request. Check the date below and book your trip. We will spend an amazing weekend around Lac Blanc!

If you have more time available, you could check out my 7-day snowshoeing trip in Molines-en-Queyras, also in France.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Price details

This is the price per person for a group of 20 people. The price includes accommodation, all meals (Friday night, Saturday morning + picnic, Saturday night, Sunday morning + picnic), organization and guiding fees of 2 Mountain Leaders during both snowshoe tours. // The price does not include drinks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Friday 22 Feb. We will meet at the hostel at around 5 pm. After settling in we will enjoy an aperitif at the hostel bar and in the evening we will have dinner together. Next morning, our snowhoeing adventure begins!

Day 2: Snowshoeing

Saturday 23 Feb. We will have breakfast, prepare a packed lunch and get ready for our first snowshoeing tour, on beautiful trails, passing by the Tête des Faux, the Devin pond, the Bonhomme forest and the Tête des Immerlins. Our snowshoe hike today will cover a total distance of easy 18 kilometers. Once back at the hostel, we have a shower, enjoy an aperitif and share a meal together.

Day 3: Snowshoeing

Sunday 24 Feb. Next day, on Sunday, after having breakfast we will put our snowshoes on and enjoy a 12 kilometer tour. We will walk towards the Lac Blanc, the Lac Noir, the Gazon du Faing ride and then return to the cottage. We return the rented equipment, share a farewell drink and say goodbye.

Details

More info

Group Size: 20 people, including guides.

You can rent snowshoes and equipment on site.

Meeting point

About the guide

Alain

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Mountain Leader

I have been in love with nature, hiking and orientation for more than 30 years. I like human contact very much and I truly enjoy what life offers us every day.

I’m an International Mountain Leader (IML) certified by UIMLA and I'm the President of UPMM (The Belgian Association Member of UIMLA). I used to work for the Belgian army as a Lieutenant-Colonel Commando-Paratrooper and I’m a member of the Belgian Alpine Club (CAB).

Together with my wife Didi, we organize hiking tours with a few donkeys that we own. Join us with your family or your friends, for a half-day, a full day or even several days. These hikes are unique and accessible to everyone.

It will be my great pleasure to guide you around some of the most beautiful spots in Belgium or in the mountains, all year around, hiking or snowshoeing. Please contact me via the programs I propose and let’s start planning together!

Languages

French | English | Dutch

Certificates

UIMLA

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