Looking for a different way to experience the mountains? Snowshoe rental at Bellevaux Hirmentaz offers a gentle, silent immersion in the heart of the Chablais. In just a few steps, you leave the hustle and bustle of the slopes to glide between spruce trees, alpine chalets and open ridges, with superb views of Lake Geneva and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.

The terrain is varied and accessible. Families will appreciate the forest loops around the village and the Hirmentaz plateau (up to 1,600 m). Inquisitive walkers will aim for the ridgeline to Les Habères for a golden sunset, or a jaunt to Lac de Vallon when snow conditions permit. Winter here generally lasts from December to March: in the morning, the snow is firm and ideal for effortless progress; in the middle of the day, the sunny slopes soften, while the northern slopes remain cool.