Snowshoeing has become an essential part of any winter sports holiday.
With good reason: it delights the senses, is a source of well-being, contributes to a better general state of health and is within everyone's reach. In short, it ticks all the boxes!
Snowshoeing :
benefits for young and old
Let's get straight to the point: snowshoeing is a beneficial activity from every point of view, whatever your age! Judge for yourself.
Snowshoeing facilitates progress by preventing you from sinking into fresh snow or slipping on hard snow.
It gets the body moving without putting it under strain. Muscles are exercised and legs are gently shaped. Thanks to the use of indispensable poles, the arms also get a workout, making this a complete activity for the whole body.
You'll build stamina, improve circulation and reduce cardiovascular risks.
Snowshoeing releases endorphins, also known as "feel-good" hormones. They boost morale and reduce stress. Since stress is a source of many negative health effects, you might as well try to avoid it!
Because snowshoe hiking is a sport that requires endurance, it also helps you lose weight. It's enough to eliminate raclettes, fondues and other mountain delicacies!
An activity accessible to all, but nonetheless technical
Snowshoeing requires one prerequisite: the ability to walk. So it doesn't sound too complicated. However, beneath its apparent simplicity, this discipline requires technique.
- choose the right size snowshoes and the right length poles,
- put on your snowshoes correctly,
- warm up gently,
- decide when to lock or unlock the binding,
- choosing the right, safe route,
all this can be learned. The professionals at Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon are here to help you discover this activity under the best possible auspices. They've even devised a number of original day and night packages. Don't hesitate to call on them.
Last but not least: if you decide to take off-piste itineraries, be careful. Respect safety instructions and adopt the right attitude and reflexes for this type of terrain. All the more reason to call on an expert below.
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A real awakening for the senses
Listen to the silence, hear a gentle breeze blowing through the larch trees... Your ears are in for a treat. Admire a wild animal in the heart of the white immensity, catch a glimpse of a chapel buried under the snow, admire the red rosehips contrasting with the immaculate snow... Your eyes will be delighted.
But also feel the sun caressing your face, sink your feet into the fresh snow...
All your senses are engaged for an unparalleled sensory experience. Snowshoeing is synonymous with reconnecting with nature and with yourself.
One of the great advantages of snowshoeing is that it's an activity that's suitable for everyone. It's up to you to choose the style that suits you best, depending on your level and your mood
- In relaxed mode, for a good time in the fresh air;
- In sporty mode to push yourself to the limit and go all out;
- In fun mode for a good laugh with the whole family.
Speaking of which, have you ever tried snowshoeing? You should - giggles and (safe) falls guaranteed! Snowshoeing is anything but boring. That's why, having been a means of transport for centuries, it's become a popular leisure activity for an ever-growing number of people.