This winter, enjoy every facet of the mountains!
From thetrapper experience to igloo fondues and night-time snowshoe outings, Puy Saint Vincent offers a host of original activities to help you experience the mountains in a different way. Alone, with friends or family, these unusual activities offer a different way of enjoying the snow, combining conviviality, discovery and wide-open spaces. They're sure to make your stay unique, whatever your style of adventure.
Snowcat Ride
Want to step into the shoes of a snow groomer operator and experience the mountains in a whole new way? Hop aboard a snow groomer and set off on an unforgettable ride through the Puy Saint Vincent Nordic ski area. You’ll see the trails from a whole new perspective, getting an up-close look at the daily work of grooming and maintenance carried out by a passionate operator. It’s a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the precision required to maintain a perfectly groomed Nordic ski area.
The activity lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes. It’s open to everyone, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Ready to experience this special moment? Be sure to book your snowcat tour during your stay!
Fondue under the igloo
Fancy a truly original evening in the mountains? The igloo fondue: a unique, convivial experience in an igloo carved out of the snow. Supervised by a guide, this experience combines walking or snowshoeing, a cosy atmosphere and a Savoyard dinner by the stove. Accessible to all, from age 5 upwards, it's a great way to experience a mountain evening in a different way. Would you like to add this unusual dinner to your stay? Remember to book early and ask about winter access conditions. Would you like to add this unusual dinner to your stay? Remember to book early and ask for access conditions.
Trapper Experience
Experience an authentic moment with the Trapper Experience in Puy Saint Vincent: a winter outing that combines snowshoeing, an introduction to trapper life and immersion in nature. Over the course of a weekend, set off to discover the winter wilderness, accompanied by a guide who will teach you how to recognize animal tracks, light a fire in the snow or set up a trapper-style base camp. It's an original activity, combining nature walks, discovery of the mountain environment and a spirit of adventure, perfect for those who want to experience the mountains in a different way from the slopes. It's a convivial experience, accessible to those aged 12 and over, to be enjoyed in small groups in a wild and soothing setting.
A walk under the stars
Put on your snowshoes and head into the forest at dusk! Departing from the 1600 m sector, this 3-hour outing takes you off-piste for a quiet walk under the stars, with headlamps and a natural ambience. The itinerary is supervised by a qualified instructor and is aimed at all those who want a different kind of mountain experience. Snowshoes and poles are provided for the occasion.
