In the mountains

Snowshoeing

Travelling over deep snow on foot with snowshoes.

Snowshoeing is winter walking on deep snow, with wide shoes that stop you sinking. It needs no special skills, just warm clothes and good judgement around avalanche terrain.

Best months for snowshoeing

In season: Dec–Apr · Peak: Dec–Mar

Where to go snowshoeing

2 adventures

Snowshoeing

Epic

Duration: 7 days
Kids: Teen+
Cost: $$
Permit: Not needed
Crowd: Quiet

Snowshoeing in the Jura Mountains

France

The Grande Traversée du Jura — a week's low-altitude winter crossing on snowshoes.

Skill · Intermediate–Advanced

Snowshoeing

Duration: Flexible
Kids: Kid+
Cost: $$$
Permit: Not needed
Crowd: Quiet

Snowshoeing in the Icelandic Highlands

Iceland

Winter access to Þórsmörk when the F-roads shut and the interior empties completely.

Skill · Beginner–Intermediate

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Snowshoeing

Best months for snowshoeing

Where to go snowshoeing

Snowshoeing in the Jura Mountains

Snowshoeing in the Icelandic Highlands

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