A SNOWY WEEKEND IN THE VALLÉE VERTE
A 2-day trek with 1 night’s winter bivouac
In a valley perched high above Lake Geneva, wooded ridges and gentle peaks await you for a total immersion in nature.
A weekend offering the chance to push your limits, discover the natural world and enjoy countless panoramic views of the Alps; but also a night spent immersed in the heart of nature – a unique sensory experience!
In a valley perched high above Lake Geneva, wooded ridges and gentle peaks await you for a total immersion in nature. A weekend offering the chance to push your limits, discover the natural world and...
In a valley perched high above Lake Geneva, wooded ridges and gentle peaks await you for a total immersion in nature.
A weekend offering the chance to push your limits, discover the natural world and enjoy countless panoramic views of the Alps; but also a night spent immersed in the heart of nature – a unique sensory experience!
You will love
- 2 days of adventure in the great outdoors
- 1 unique night-time experience
- Guided by a local mountain guide
- Small group of up to 8 people
A SNOWY WEEKEND IN THE VALLÉE VERTE
Level 3 / 4
Next departure on 21/11/2026
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Day-by-day itinerary
COLS DES MOISES AND DE TERRAMONT- HAUT-FERON
Meet in the Vallée Verte, at the Habère-Poche church, at 10 a.m. Warm-up hike to the Moises plateau. Picnic near Mont Forchat, followed by a hike toward the Hirmentaz ridge. A varied hike through forests, alpine meadows, valleys, and ridges until we reach our campsite or, depending on weather conditions, our unstaffed mountain refuge.
6-hour walk/ +/-1000m - 13km
COL DU CREUX - MIRIBEL - HABERE-POCHE
A walk over the highest pass in the Vallée Verte, passing through a succession of natural habitats and quiet mountain pastures. A hike around the Pointe de Miribel followed by a picnic in the open air, before a final descent back down to the Vallée Verte. Return at around 4.30 pm.
6-hour walk/ +/-1000m - 13km
Dates and prices
From Sat 21/11/2026
To Sun 22/11/2026
From Sat 05/12/2026
To Sun 06/12/2026
From Sat 12/12/2026
To Sun 13/12/2026
From Sat 26/12/2026
To Sun 27/12/2026
From Sat 02/01/2027
To Sun 03/01/2027
From Sat 16/01/2027
To Sun 17/01/2027
From Sat 30/01/2027
To Sun 31/01/2027
From Sat 13/02/2027 To Sun 14/02/2027
Open departureFrom Sat 27/02/2027 To Sun 28/02/2027
Open departureFrom Sat 13/03/2027 To Sun 14/03/2027
Open departure
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THE PRICE
Includes:
- The organization fees and supervision by a certified mountain guide;
- Arrangements for an overnight stay in a campsite or, where necessary depending on weather conditions, an overnight stay in an unstaffed mountain refuge;
- Snowshoes and poles if needed (to be reserved upon registration) and safety;
- Tents are available to borrow as required (to be booked at the time of registration);
- Full board from dinner on Day 1 to the picnic on Day 2.
Does not include:
- Personal expenses (drinks, etc.), visits;
- Luggage transfer;
- Day 1’s picnic;
- The round-trip travel from your home to the meeting point and departure;
- Airport taxes and other exclusions clearly and duly described in the corresponding technical sheet.
Also available a la carte
Contact us!Technical sheet
LEVEL ***
Elevation gain: +/- 1000m depending on the stages.
Walking time: 6 hours of hiking per day.
Physical level: reserved for hikers in good physical condition. Minimum experience of snowshoe trekking is highly recommended.
You need to be in a good overall physical condition. Regularly practise an endurance sport such as walking, running, swimming or cycling, 3 to 4 hours a week. Your fitness training will make your walk easier and make it all the more enjoyable.
Click here for a description of the different levels: levels of difficulty
GUIDING
Number of participants between 4 and 8 people, guided by a certified professional (mountain guide).
Crossing the massif requires some commitment. Snow conditions in the mid-mountains can be unpredictable, but it is always possible to hike. In case of high avalanche risk, the route may be altered at the guide's discretion, always in the best interest of the group, for your safety and comfort.
ACCOMODATION
1 night camping or, depending on weather conditions, 1 night in an unstaffed mountain hut.
LUGGAGE TRANSFER
Without luggage transfer : you carry all your luggage during the trek.
MEALS
The dinner on Day 1, the breakfast and the picnic on Day 2 will be lovingly prepared by your mountain guide.
ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT
Meet at the village (church) of Habère-Poche in the Vallée Verte at 10 am.
BY TRAIN
Geneva Cornavin railway station (Switzerland), then Annemasse (France), or go directly to Annemasse, then take the Y04 bus (30 mins).
Visit www.oui.sncf to check out the schedules.
BY CAR
It’s a 560 km drive from Paris, so why not carpool? blablacar
End of the walk at around 4 pm in Habère-Poche
ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER STAY
Annemasse https://www.annemasse-agglo-tourisme.com/hebergements/
Thonon-les-bains https://www.thononlesbains.com/dormir/
Evian-les-bains https://www.evian-tourisme.com/sejourner/
TO CONTACT US
If you are late, contact the agency at: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
EQUIPMENT
Clothes
- Comfort-rated duvet: -5°C to -10°C (available to hire for €5 if required / subject to availability)
- Winter ski or hiking pants
- Goretex jacket
- Tee-shirts "breathable" or merino wool
- Long "breathable" or merino wool shorts
- Fleece or sweater
- Down jacket
- Two pairs of ski gloves and a beanie
- Hiking socks (looped, merino…1 pair per day)
- High-stemmed waterproof hiking shoes (no soft shoes like "boots" or "boots")
Miscellaneous equipment
- Comfort-rated duvet: -5°C to -10°C (available to hire for €5 if required / subject to availability)
- insulating floor mat
- Backpack 45 liters minimum
- Sunglasses + ski mask
- Sunscreen
- Flask and thermos (1.5 liter minimum total)
- Knife and cutlery for picnic
- Cup or bowl for soup and tea
- Small personal pharmacy (analgesic, dressings type compeed...)
- Survival blanket
- Identity card or passport
BACKPACK
Bring a comfortable 45-litre rucksack for your belongings, with a bit of space left over for a picnic and snacks. Leave 5 litres of empty space in the rucksack for any shared equipment.
