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A group of hikers venture across a snowy landscape, pulling sledges behind them. They are dressed in colourful outdoor clothing, with well-filled rucksacks. In the background,
A snowy landscape with orange tents set in a vast field of snow. In the background, majestic mountains rise up, with peaks illuminated by the soft light of dusk, where the sky
A snow-covered camp with several tents, including a cone-shaped main tent, is in the foreground, while snow-covered mountains rise in the background. The sky is coloured
A group of people in full activity on snow, wearing appropriate outdoor clothing. One of the members is wearing a yellow jacket and holding ropes, while another is wearing a red jacket and looking at his camera. A
A snow-covered mountain landscape with two people in hiking gear. One is wearing a yellow jumper and carrying snowshoes, while the other is dressed in black with sunglasses. They are
A mountain landscape at dusk, with snow-capped peaks towering majestically in the background. In the foreground, a stretch of immaculate snow is bordered by flooded conifers.
A snowy landscape with mountains in the background under a slightly cloudy sky. In the foreground, fir trees dot the snow-covered white terrain. A number of people, dressed for skiing, are
A group of six people stand on a snow-covered hilltop, smiling and celebrating. They are dressed in winter-appropriate outdoor clothing, ranging from colourful jackets to accessories such as a snowman's jacket.
A snowy landscape with a person sitting on an orange sledge, gliding across a wide expanse of snow. The scene is surrounded by fir trees and hills. The sky is clear with a soft light, suggesting
A tipi-style tent is set up on an expanse of snow, lit by soft golden light emanating from within. The surrounding landscape is mountainous, with snow formations and hills behind.
A mountain landscape at dusk, with tents pitched on snow-covered ground, surrounded by conifers. The sky is tinged with shades of orange and pink, illuminated by a sunset. The tent
A dark interior, probably a tent, where two people are fussing around a small stove. One is leaning towards the stove, while the other is seated, carrying a headlamp. From
A canvas tipi is set in a snowy landscape, surrounded by fir trees and a hill. Inside, a person sits preparing something by a small stove. Some
A man stands on snow-covered ground, looking out over a majestic Alpine landscape. Steep, snow-capped mountains loom on the horizon, while conifers dot the ground. L

Snowshoeing

The Vercors on snowshoes and pulka

January to March
4 days| 3 nights
Level 3
Eco-score 4/5

What you will experience

An Arctic-style adventure on the high plateaux of the Vercors - A wild escapade in unspoilt natural surroundings on snowshoes and pulka
An enthusiastic mountain guide will help you learn new skills to become self-sufficient in winter bivouacking.
Overnight bivouacs in the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve
Warm, authentic evenings around a wood-burning stove in a tipi tent

Itinerary

DAY 1 / 4
Accommodation
Bivouac
D+
410m
Distance
6km

We'll meet at 9.30am at the car park on the Beure plateau: meeting point and distribution of equipment.


Departure from the large car park on the Beure plateau at around 11am.


We'll get to grips with our personal and shared equipment, learn how to drive a pulka and take our first steps with snowshoes. A day with no major changes in altitude, but with superb views of the high plateaux of the Vercors.


Arriving at the Pré Peyret hut at around 3pm, we set up our bivouac and tipi tent for our first night.

DAY 2 / 4
Accommodation
Bivouac
D+
580m
Distance
12.5km

A wild stage in the heart of the Nature Reserve: a Siberian atmosphere across the plains of the high plateaux.


We'll head for the beautiful Chaumailloux hut at the foot of Mont Aiguille. We'll put down the pulkas to climb to the summit of the Tête Chevalière, which gives us access to an incredible viewpoint over the eastern rocky barrier of the Vercors. This is still a relatively easy stage, but longer.


For those who don't want to do the summit and back, there's no obligation. Overnight in a bivouac or hut (if there is space).

DAY 3 / 4
Accommodation
Bivouac
D+
510m
Distance
11km

We head due north to get closer to the highest point in the Vercors: Grand Veymont at 2341 metres. The stage begins along the Rochers du Parquet, a magnificent viewpoint over the Alps. We then plunge back under the Grand Veymont on the west side, where the atmosphere is wilder and more forested, with large expanses of hooked pine.


Overnight bivouac at Jasse de la Chau. It is possible to climb to the Pas de la Ville without the pulkas if the bivouac is set up early enough. Ibex are often seen here.


This is a long stage, with no particularly technical sections and a wide variety of landscapes.

DAY 4 / 4
Accommodation
Bivouac
D+
720m
Distance
16.5km

We head back west to the Pré-Grandu forest hut for a picnic, before heading back to Pré Peyret for the second part of the day.


It's still an immersive stage, with atypical expanses and remarkable panoramas.


Still a long way to go, but on good tracks. Overnight in a bivouac or hut (Pré Peyret).

The guides who will lead your adventure

Guide Baptiste - Mountain Leader (AMM)

Baptiste

Mountain Leader (AMM)

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Baptiste is a qualified mountain leader with over 20 years' experience of the mountains and nature. He'll be delighted to take you along the trails and share his knowledge of the area's history and environment in complete safety. Originally from the Drôme valley, the Vercors is his playground, the massif that is so close to his heart!

Find out more about Baptiste
Guide Hans - Mountain Leader (AMM)

Hans

Mountain Leader (AMM)

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Having loved the mountains since childhood, my passion has become my profession. In my spare time, I set up climbing routes, maintain the trails, go on new ski tours and help run the Refuge des Invincibles in Val Pellice - all to enhance the mountains where I was born. The Vaud Valleys are my ideal base camp, but I'm also regularly in the other massifs of the Alps and the Appennines.

Find out more about Hans

What's included in the price

Included

The guide's supervision: Throughout your stay, you will be supervised day and night by a certified mountain leader who is passionate about his job.
Bivouac equipment: the nights will be spent bivouacking in shared tents, with self-inflating mattresses and individual cold-weather duvets provided by us. We are also planning a shared main tent with a wood-burning stove and the necessary cooking equipment.
Hire of hiking equipment: snowshoes, hiking poles and pulka.
Catering: All meals are included from the first evening until the last midday.

Not included

Transport to and from the meeting point
Everything not included in the "price includes" section

What level should you expect

Level 3
  • You're capable of hiking ± 5 hours with 500m of ascent over 5 days.
  • You're not afraid of hiking in winter conditions (wind, low temperatures, whiteout days) with your rucksack on your back
  • Do you want to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from civilisation for 5 days?

Getting there

Start: Beure car park - Vercors (09h)
End: Beure car park - Vercors (14h)

Transport

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You can travel by train to Valence station. From there, take a connecting train to Die station.


  • Departure station > Valence (SNCF)
  • Valence TGV station > Die station


From there, we will pick you up by car to take you to the meeting point.

Plan your most economical and environmentally-friendly journey (carpooling, train, etc.) with Tictactrip

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You can drive to the meeting point and leave your car in a free car park.

If you don't have a car, you should know that we encourage car-pooling between participants by creating a whatsapp group 15 days before departure: an opportunity to get to know each other before you even start your expedition!

How to register

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Step 1

Choose your departure date and number of participants

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Step 2

Book online by paying a deposit or the full amount directly. It is also possible to book by telephone by calling +32 474 97 09 38 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
  • If the minimum number of participants is reached, departure is confirmed!
  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will give you a full refund.
Departure is confirmed 15 days in advance for adventures lasting more than 4 days. Departure is confirmed 7 days prior to departures of less than 4 days.
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Step 3

In the case of a deposit, the remaining amount will be debited from your account before departure.

Your reviews

The opinions of our participants who have placed their trust in us

Frequently asked questions

Is winter bivouac equipment provided?

Yes, we provide all the winter bivouac equipment: 4-season tents, a cold-weather duvet and a self-inflating mattress per person. We also include a large communal tent with a wood-burning stove and the necessary cooking equipment.

Will we have to carry our rucksack the whole way?

Yes, as we'll be roaming for 5 days, we'll be carrying our rucksacks all the way.

Will we have access to sanitary facilities (showers, toilets)?

No, on this expedition we will be totally self-sufficient for 5 days. So there will be no showers or toilets. Isn't that the real adventure?

What happens if there's no snow?

We are first and foremost hikers, and when the snow fails, we still ensure the departure of our trips. The atmosphere and the winter light are there for all to enjoy, and even if you have to wear snowshoes for a while, or sometimes do without them, the scenery is still splendid. So make sure you have good walking shoes.

Can I privatise this expedition for my group?

Yes, all our expeditions can be privatised for a group already formed, on the dates of your choice.

To make your request, go to the expedition that interests you and click on "Privatise the expedition". We'll take care of the rest!

Are instalment payment options available?

Yes, absolutely! At checkout, you can choose Alma to pay for your booking in 2, 3 or 4 instalments. Just select Alma during checkout and follow the instructions. It’s simple, fast, and secure.

What does the price of a Wildhartt adventure include?

At Wildhartt, transparency is key. The price of your expedition reflects a clear breakdown of costs:


  • 30% for our guides, the backbone of every adventure.
  • 35% for accommodation and meals, essential for your comfort.
  • 10% for gear and transport, to ensure safety and smooth logistics.
  • 25% for organisation and logistics, from first contact to the end of your trip.


Our priority: to offer you a high-quality experience, with full transparency.

Any questions? Get in touch!



What happens if the weather is bad?

At Wildhartt, nature is our playground – rain or shine. Whether it’s pouring, snowing or windy, our guides adapt the route, activities and accommodation to give you the best possible experience.

Unless safety is at risk (storm, avalanche, flooding...).
In those rare cases, we may cancel an expedition, but no earlier than one week before departure.

If that happens:
→ You can reschedule your adventure at no extra cost,
→ Or get a full refund.


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