Snowshoeing is enormous fun. If you haven't tried it before why not give it ago and Champex Lac is the perfect place to start. It really is a great way to explore the area in winter.
There are four lovely racquette walks around Champex Lac:
1. Tour de Champex
This walk starts in the heart of magnificent countryside with a frozen lake and snowy swamps, and on the way back, a view of the majestic Combins from the south-west face of the Catogne
Patinoire – Sentier Emile Lovey – Parking Téléchampex – Lac – Patinoire ~ 1h40
Difficulty level 2/3
2. Château Roc
This tour begins in the fairytale like atmosphere of a frozen lake and continues through the heart of Champex-Lac’s charming chalets.
Patinoire – Lac – Les Tsedes – Piscine – Patinoire ~ 1h15
Difficulty level 1/3
3. La Source
A walk that starts off through a forest and opens up over the impressive Val d’Arpette. On the way, the Relais d’Arpette provides a welcome gastronomic stop.
Parking Téléchampex – Arpette – Source du Durnand ~ 1h30 Difficulty level 2/3
4. Le Devin
This route follows an old road used by stagecoaches at the beginning of the 20th century when Champex Lac first became popular with tourists. A stunning view over the Val d’Entremont.
Patinoire – Hôtel Alpina – Le Devin – Patinoire ~ 1h30
Difficulty level 2/3