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All-Women Snowshoeing at the Foot of Mont Blanc

If you’ve been delaying forever your first trip to the Alps, consider this your cue. When the temperatures dip, the Alps transform into a true winter wonderland, creating the perfect setting for an all-women retreat. A great way to fully experience the magic is to snowshoe your way along the foothills of Mont Blanc, on the Italian side. The 3-day journey offers the perfect balance between effort and relaxation, simplicity and luxury in the company of like-minded ladies. Not only will you enjoy pristine white vistas surrounding you, but marvelous spas and delectable dishes at the end of the day as well. And, well, an Aperol Spritz or two, in a cozy bathrobe. Because, why not.

Adventure highlights

  • Girl power and happy hour!
    Following invigorating snowshoeing taste spicy cocktails and delicious dishes
  • Fabulous wellness facilities on the slopes
    Saunas, massages, and heated outdoor pool among fir trees and snowy peaks
  • Alpine atmosphere & great Italian food
    Stay at one of the best refuges in the Alps and in a 4-star spa center

Itinerary

Snow-carpeted peaks, frosty fir trees, and crisp Alpine air is the perfect setting for a 3-day getaway into the great outdoors. Join an expert guide, who knows the Alps by heart, and let them take you on a snowshoeing tour along the foothills of the mighty Mont Blanc massif. One night is spent at the legendary Bonatti Hut, the other at the 4* Mountain Resort QC Termemontebianco. You don’t have to worry about the food, your guide will make sure you get the best Italian Alpine meals—your only job is to admire spectacular views and explore the wonderful Alps.

  • Make your way to the charming hamlet of Entrèves at the foot of Mont Blanc, just a couple of miles away from Courmayeur. Meet your guide and your team and start the hike to the comfortable Bonatti Hut, one of the nicest ones in the Alps. Ease into snowshoeing with a nice and gentle warm-up—follow a semi-frozen river surrounded by majestic peaks such as the Grandes Jorasses. Only when you reach the forest does the ascent get more sustained. Leave the forest behind you (at 2,000 m) and enjoy views over the Mont Blanc and other impressive peaks of the Aosta Valley. Once in the hut, have delicious mulled wine or cold beer. Dinner is cooked with locally sourced ingredients.

    Meals: Lunch and dinner
    Accommodation: Bonatti Hut

    Happy hikers snowshoeing
  • If weather serves you, you can opt for a detour and ascend the Col d’Entre-Deux-Sauts mountain pass. The other option is heading straight back to civilization and getting the most out of your stay in your luxe accommodation for the night: a 4-star hotel with a wellness center on the slopes of Mont Blanc. Pamper yourself after a day out in the snow and perhaps treat yourself to a massage or an Aperol Spritz.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Accommodation: 4-star Mountain Resort QC Termemontebianco in Pré-Saint-Didier

    Hiker in winter near Mont Blanc
  • After a delicious breakfast (you can even make your own smoothie at the hotel!), head to Arpy. From there, hike up to the picture-perfect mountain lake of glacial origin. Along the way you will get to appreciate beautiful views of the valley and likely meet some wild animals. After lunch in superb winter ambiance, it’s time to say goodbye to this short and sweet trip. Say your farewells with the guide and your team and head to the airport. If you’d like to stay longer in the area, just ask your guide for some recommendations!

    Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Several hikers snowshoeing
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Meet your guides

Famke van der Elst
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Famke van der Elst
UIMLA Mountain Leader
Thanks to her parents, Famke has been spending time in the mountains since a very early age—she was even selected in the Young Netherlands Ski Team! Though Famke soon realized that competitive skiing isn’t for her, she kept on skiing and exploring the mountains with her friends. There’s nothing nicer for her in the world than setting off for a hike with her friends, her dog, and a delicious picnic, which inspired her to sign up for the International Mountain Leader training course in Switzerland. Having completed the course in 2018, Famke’s been taking other travelers to explore the Alps. Whether it’s snowshoeing, trekking, wildcamping, backpacking, or hiking, Famke is happy to show you the beauty of the Alps!
Woody the Dog
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Woody the Dog
Woody is a beloved and an essential member of the Mountful Hikes team. This cheerful and energetic Golden Retriever is known for bringing good vibes to the group, always making everyone laugh with his playful antics. When Woody suddenly stands still and perks up his ears, you can be sure there are marmots nearby!
Mountful Hikes
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Mountful Hikes
Mountful Hikes offers hiking and snowshoeing adventures in Switzerland. Apart from leading individual clients through endless riches of the Swiss Alps, they also offer company outings, breakout session, and teambuilding. All trips and wishes are entirely customisable as Mountful Hikes works with their clients to arrange perfect getaways into the mountains. Basic camping, hut-to-hut, luxurious hotels—whatever you’d like, they can make it possible!
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Emi Lehane (source: Facebook)

A super mountain guide who can guide you around the mountains safely. Olle, her dog was very welcoming to my dog too when we both joined for a Thursday morning hike. I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a nice way to spend time in nature

Nienke Veerstra (source: Facebook)

Famke is a very well prepared guide, who adjust the trip / tour to the level and condition of her guests. She is a pleasent company with a no-nonsense attitude and her very sweet and tough dog, Olle is really an addition to the company. Besides a nice hike through a fantastic environment, you can have good conversations, or just enjoy the silence and maybe (as in our case) encouter a gems or deer!

Jasmine van der Pol (source: Facebook)

Thanks to Famke, we had a fantastic hike in the snow. We even saw our favorite mountain goat, the Chamois!

Felipe Sandoval (source: Facebook)

Hiking is about you, nature and hopefully someone else who loves being out as much as you do. Famke loves what she does… and you can tell. I would recommend hiking with her to anyone who’s interested in connecting with the overwhelming beauty of nature. Also… hiking is just a great way of meeting nice people. Thanks a lot Famke! See you soon!

Things to know

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 3-day all-women snowshoeing tour in Courmayeur and Mont Blanc
      • Accommodation (1 night in Bonatti Hut, 1 night in 4* QC Termemontebianco)
      • All meals during the tour
      • Spa entrance

    What’s not included:

      • Transportation to starting point and from departure point
      • Snowshoes, walking sticks, and avalanche equipment (available for rent)
      • Snacks and drinks
      • Massages and other spa treatments
      • Travel insurance
      • Guide gratuities — optional
  • This Courmayeur and Mont Blanc snowshoeing tour is ideal for those who like the combo of being active outdoors and pampering themselves in wellness hotels. Snowshoeing isn’t difficult, but you still need to be fit enough to walk up to 4-5 hours per day, 3 days in a row.

    Additionally, if you have a fear of heights, this trip may not be suitable for you.

  • Snowshoeing is easy and anyone can pick it up quickly. As the saying goes, “if you can walk, you can snowshoe”. If you’ve never gone snowshoeing before, heading out with a guide is your best bet. They’ll take care of the planning, introduce you to the basics, and go through safety and correct snowshoeing techniques with you before heading out on the tour. They also have the experience and avalanche training to keep you safe.

  • Here’s a list of personal items we recommend bringing:

      • Small backpack or day pack
      • Walking sticks — available to rent
      • Snowshoes — available to rent
      • Avalanche safety equipment — available to rent
      • Sunglasses or ski goggles
      • Wool or synthetic hat, headband or balaclava
      • Wide-brimmed hat or sun cap
      • Gloves or mittens
      • Liner gloves
      • Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
      • Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
      • Down jacket or vest
      • Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
      • Polyester fleece insulating mid-layers
      • Neck gaiter and roll-neck
      • Face-mask — optional
      • Extra clothing layers & socks
      • Snow boots or waterproof hiking boots
      • Water bottle and 1L of water or hydration bladder
      • Thermos with a warm beverage
      • Food you can eat on-the-go
      • Sunscreen and lip balm
      • Camera — optional

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  • Group sizes and prices:

      • For this all-women snowshoeing tour in Mont Blanc, the client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
      • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
      • If you can’t make the set dates, let us know and bring at least 3 snowshoeing buddies—private trips can be arranged. Please note that the price will be higher in February or during the weekends.

    Snowshoeing in Mont Blanc can also be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • Your Mont Blanc snowshoeing tour starts in the little town of Entrèves close to Courmayeur. To get there, most people fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). From there, you can take a bus or rent a car to Entrèves. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet.

  • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

    Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

    We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.

    If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

  • Deposits 

    When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% of the trip price is to be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest.

    Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

      • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
      • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
      • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

    Cancellations

      • Booking fees are non-refundable. 
      • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
      • For cancellations 120 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
      • For cancellations 0-119 days before the trip, there is no refund.
  • 57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.
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