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.
Snow groomer tour
Want to put yourself in the shoes of a groomer and discover the mountains in a different way? Climb aboard a snow groomer for an unforgettable ride on the Puy Saint Vincent Nordic area. You'll see the slopes from an unprecedented angle, as close as possible to the daily preparation and maintenance work carried out by an enthusiastic driver. It's a rare opportunity to get behind the scenes of the precision required to create a perfectly groomed Nordic area.
The activity lasts around 1h45. It's open to all, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Ready to experience this special moment? Don't forget to book your groomer ride 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 shared 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.
