Snowshoeing
Snow-covered Sancy slopes, chamois on the horizon and your own bottle of Salers to make along the way. All you need to know is how to walk.
- ≈ 2H to 3H
- 1 to 100 participants
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Description
Picture the snow-covered slopes of the Sancy massif, the winter silence of the Auvergne mountains, snowshoe tracks pressing into the powder and, around a bend in the trail, a chamois watching the group from a distance. Snowshoe hiking in Auvergne is the winter incentive near Clermont-Ferrand that combines territorial discovery, fresh mountain air and local produce in a format that is as accessible as it is unforgettable. All you need to know is how to walk: snowshoes clip on in seconds and open up landscapes that very few activities can reach.
What truly sets the Takamaka Clermont Randonnée Raquette apart, though, is what happens along the trail. During the outing, the group stops to make their own Salers, the emblematic mountain spirit of Auvergne, and each participant leaves with their own bottle as a souvenir. Further along, a Verveine du Velay workshop led by a colourful local guide brings everyone together around one of the region's most iconic liqueurs, with secrets of production, local stories and tasting included.
Wild nature, authentic local produce and mountain conviviality: Randonnée Raquette offers a complete immersion in winter Auvergne, for groups of up to 100 people, with a tangible memory to take home in the bag, a handmade bottle of Salers.
- ≈ 2H to 3H
- 1 to 100 participants
📍 Location: In the Sancy massif, in Auvergne. The exact site is confirmed at booking.
⏱️ Duration: Between 2 and 3 hours.
👥 Groups: Up to 100 people. Beyond a certain group size, the quality of the guided experience may be affected: Takamaka Clermont recommends an adapted format based on your actual group size.
🗓️ Season: Winter, subject to sufficient snow cover.
💪 Fitness level required: None. All you need to know is how to walk. Snowshoes adapt to all profiles and fitness levels.
👟 Recommended attire: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (warm, waterproof mountain clothing, appropriate walking or ski boots, gloves, hat).
🎒 Equipment provided: Snowshoes are supplied by Takamaka Clermont. To be confirmed at booking.
🦌 Local wildlife: Chamois and white hares may be spotted during the hike depending on conditions.
🥃 Salers making included: During the outing, each participant makes their own bottle of Salers, the emblematic mountain spirit of Auvergne, to take home as a souvenir.
🌿 Verveine du Velay workshop included: A Verveine du Velay creation workshop led by a local guide is built into the route.
🧑🦯 Guide: A passionate and colourful local guide accompanies the group throughout the outing.
How the activity works
Welcome and snowshoe fitting
The hike and territory discovery
Making the Salers
The Verveine du Velay workshop and close
Why choose Takamaka ?
Takamaka Clermont's Randonnée Raquette is not just a mountain walk. It is an experience built around the territory, its secrets and its flavours, with a local guide who knows how to bring every trail of the Sancy massif to life. Making Salers on the way and the Verveine du Velay workshop are not add-ons: they are the moments that make this snowshoe hike genuinely unique and give every participant a tangible memory of Auvergne to take home.
With 7 years of local experience and an intimate knowledge of the winter territory, Takamaka Clermont selects routes adapted to snow conditions, the group's profile and the desired duration. The activity is fully managed end-to-end: snowshoes provided, guide in place, tasting workshops built in. No prior organisation required on your side.
Randonnée Raquette accommodates up to 100 participants and fits naturally into a complete winter seminar programme at the Sancy, paired with other winter activities or a corporate evening organised by Takamaka Clermont. It is the winter incentive that looks after team cohesion and taste buds in equal measure.
FAQ
Are we accompanied during the snowshoe hike?
Yes. Your group is accompanied by a guide throughout the activity. Your guide will introduce you to the landscapes of the Sancy area, the mountain environment and will also lead the local liqueur workshop.
Do we need previous snowshoeing experience?
No previous experience is required. Snowshoe hiking is accessible to beginners as long as participants are able to walk and are properly equipped for an outdoor winter activity.
Where does the activity take place?
The activity takes place in the Sancy Massif, in the Auvergne region of France. The exact meeting point is determined according to weather conditions, snow conditions and the organisation of your seminar.
What should participants bring?
Participants should wear warm clothing suitable for winter conditions, including waterproof clothing, suitable mountain footwear, gloves and a hat. Takamaka will provide information about the specific equipment required before the activity.
Does the activity take place in bad weather conditions?
The activity is organised according to weather and snow conditions. Takamaka may adapt the activity to ensure the safety of all participants.