The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the guides’ office to meet your hiking guide and prepare for the trip.
The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office to meet your mountain leader and prepare the equipment.
Day 1 – Ascent to the Refuge des Prés (1935 m)
Departure from Notre-Dame de la Gorge, in Les Contamines-Montjoie, for a full day of walking through the snowy forests, meadows, and peat bogs of the nature reserve.
Arrival at the Refuge des Prés in the afternoon. After a hot drink, a short sunset snowshoe outing to enjoy the evening light on the Mont Blanc range.
Elevation gain: +750 m / -100 m – 5 to 6 hours of walking.
Night in the refuge.
Day 2 – Panoramas of the Mont Blanc range
Early start for a contemplative hike across the untouched slopes of the reserve, with views of the Dômes de Miage and the Aiguille de Bionnassay.
Descent to Notre-Dame de la Gorge in the afternoon.
Elevation gain: +150 m / -800 m – 4 to 5 hours of walking.
The mountain leaders may adjust the program according to weather conditions, mountain conditions, and the participants’ level.
This snowshoe hike to the Refuge des Prés immerses you in the winter magic of the Mont Blanc range. Guided by a mountain leader, you’ll explore the Contamines-Montjoie nature reserve, a protected area where nature reveals all its beauty: fir forests, frozen peat bogs, and alpine meadows resting under the snow.
The route leads to the newly renovated Refuge des Prés (1935 m), nestled opposite the Dômes de Miage and the Aiguille de Bionnassay. After a friendly break with a hot drink, the day continues with a short dusk outing to watch the sunset over the snowy peaks.
The next day, the hike resumes gently across the bright slopes of the reserve, offering exceptional views of the Mont Blanc range before returning to Notre-Dame de la Gorge. A trip accessible to all mountain enthusiasts looking for an authentic winter experience.
Group option: every Thursday during the winter season.
Private option: every day subject to availability at the refuge (fully booked on 17 January).
Directly on our website or using the dated and signed registration form, accompanied by a 40% deposit and any optional insurance fees. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
Maximum 8 people per mountain leader. Group departures guaranteed from 4 people. Young participants from age 12, accompanied by an adult. You will be guided by a certified mountain leader who will share their knowledge of the mountain environment (landscape, wildlife, etc.).
For people in good physical shape who are used to hiking. Elevation gain up to 800 m.
Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about the required level.
Price for the group option:
€330 per person (minimum 4 participants required to confirm departure)
Private option prices:
1 participant: €895
2 participants: €520 per person
3 participants: €395 per person
4 participants: €330 per person
5 participants: €305 per person
6 participants: €280 per person
7 participants: €260 per person
8 participants: €250 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
Repatriation
Having “assistance–repatriation” insurance is mandatory to take part in our trips: it must cover you in high mountains for search and rescue by helicopter. If you do not have “assistance–repatriation” insurance, we can provide one at a rate of €5/day.
Cancellation
We also offer optional “cancellation” insurance at a rate of €12/day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our trips. It must be purchased at the time of registration to take effect.
As a reminder, cancellation insurance covers you from the moment you register until the start of your trip if something happens and you cannot attend. We apply cancellation fees as specified on our registration form and in our terms of sale. These fees may be reimbursed by the cancellation insurance if your reason for cancelling is covered.
If you pay by credit card, feel free to check the insurance included with it.
As a reminder, in the event of cancellation you must file your claim with the insurer within 5 days of the accident or reason for cancelling, otherwise it will not be valid (then check whether the reason for cancellation is covered).
Insurance fees are non-refundable.
Technical equipment
Clothing
Essential accessories
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know if you cannot attend; the briefing can be done by phone.
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