If you want to discover Auvergne VolcanSancy, between the Chaîne des Puys and Sancy, and walk the snowy paths in complete safety, there is nothing better than a snowshoe hike in Auvergne! Attached to your shoes, the snowshoes ensure your balance and allow you to work on your cardio and your muscles while enjoying the pure mountain air, at your own pace. Discover the benefits of a snowshoe hike in the Puy-de-Dôme, in the south-west of the department, by opting for one of the settings best suited to this winter activity! Let's go: here is some practical information to make the most of your snowshoe outing in Auvergne.
The Nordic areas where to practice snowshoeing in Auvergne VolcanSancy
Interested in a snowshoe hike in the Massif Central within the Auvergne VolcanSancy territory? Between Cap Guéry and La Tour d'Auvergne/La Stèle, several itineraries dedicated to snowshoeing are available. These are marked and secure trails. In particular, you can plan a snowshoe hike in Auvergne starting from Lac du Guéry, and thus benefit from an unobstructed view of the Banne d'Ordanche and the Chaîne des Puys. To the Guéry station, you have the choice between 3 looped itineraries: an opportunity to vary the pleasures and choose the route best suited to your desires. In the resort of cross-country skiing de the stele, 3 connecting routes to other resorts and 3 other loops allow you to discover the high plateaus and the most beautiful volcanoes of Auvergne from a privileged point of view. Rental services are obviously offered for a snowshoe outing in Auvergne in due form.
Snowshoeing in Auvergne: a walk in the heart of nature
Unlike skiing where everything goes very quickly, snowshoes allow you to progress at your own pace and that of nature. The routes cross the most beautiful snowy scenery of Puy-de-Dôme and Sancy. During a snowshoe hike in Auvergne, it is not uncommon to come across an animal, or to appreciate the softness of a light snowfall. So many elements that contribute to the beauty of the show. Take a break during your snowshoe outing in the Massif Central and enjoy the panorama that awaits you on this volcanic site. A fan of wild nature, if there is one activity that is dedicated to you, it is snowshoeing in Auvergne!
After a snowshoe hike in the Puy-de-Dôme, other activities to discover
In addition to snowshoeing in the Puy-de-Dôme, other activities in the snow can be practiced in Auvergne VolcanSancy. As a family, in a group or even alone, explore the pleasures of:
- cross-country skiing;
- le nordic ski touring ;
- la sledge ;
- downhill skiing ;
- etc.
You can also consult the piste maps and snowshoe hiking trails in Auvergne, or select your activity provider for the next day. A snowshoe walk in the Massif Central, it takes preparation!
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