Winter hiking alert: 3 trips around Chamonix and snowshoeing for the first time

Back in 2023, we went for a few days to Chamonix. This valley has a special place in my heart and I always enjoy coming back to it. Of course, the mighty Mont Blanc adds a lot of charm, but Chamonix is special to me mostly because it was the start of our first independent multi-day hike, Tour du Mont Blanc, which we did a few years ago.
This time we came back for a winter exploration. We wanted to try snowshoeing and see for ourselves whether winter is still a good season for hiking. It was great to see familiar places covered in snow and the landscape looked completely different. I absolutely loved winter hiking. So here are 3 amazing places and my reflections on snowshoeing. Enjoy the French winter wonderland!
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Music:
Icelandic Arpeggios - DivKid
Dream Escape - The Tides
In 3 - Godmode

[@geraldineanzon9636]

Wow I really love the beautiful mountain plus the snow ❄️ it’s beautiful

[@l214laus]

Wonderful opening few minutes. This looks like a sensational video. Later evening here so I shall watch this whilst eating dinner, cheers, Paul

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

The nature and landscapes are so beautiful here. I really like the snowshoes they are great in forest with deep snow 😊😊😊😊

[@simonaintothehike]

Yep, that’s what we found out as well!

[@rawveganfoodforthought2333]

It looks as though your hikes could have been done only using micro spikes. Would you say that is accurate? Looks like I need to come over for some winter hiking! 😀

[@simonaintothehike]

I’d say for all the groomed parts that’s pretty much the case. I haven’t tried hiking in micro spikes but if they give you enough support on steep parts, then indeed it should be enough. Not groomed parts is another story, there you definitely want the snow shoes 😉