Snow-shoeing - great for families or grandparents!
One winter sport that anyone can try - easy to learn to do and with a multitude of itineraries for all levels. You can discover the true atmosphere of the mountains with qualified instructors. Day and half-day hikes are organized every day with various themes :- Fauna and flora, local history, glaciology and the structure and formation of the snow layers. Transport to the different walking areas is provided. The snowshoe hire is included in the price of the group outings.
Info : You will need to have good walking shoes or boots and suitable clothing for the mountains.
Sledging and night skiing!
Night skiing is available at Le Tourchet nursery slopes on Thursdays from 17:00 to 21:00 and as the area is next to the Les Houches outdoor skating rink you can make an evening of it! (Walk to the Delice brasserie afterwards for a fortifying Vin Chaud!) Sledging is available at Les Chavants (past tennis courts) or there is a dedicated area at the top of Prarion telecabin. It is not legal to sledge elsewhere on the pistes. Helmet advisable.