Challenge des Neiges Clermont
The volcanoes of Auvergne blanketed in snow, challenges worthy of the Olympic Games. Is your team ready?
- From 1H30 to 3H
- 8 to 200 participants
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Description
Picture your teams tearing across a human curling track, clinging to their sleds in a frantic relay race, or laser-focused on a blowpipe target under a crisp winter sky. Challenge des Neiges is the winter team building experience in Clermont-Ferrand that turns a corporate seminar into an unforgettable alpine adventure. Set at one of Auvergne's ski resorts, your colleagues go head-to-head in a convivial, high-energy atmosphere, surrounded by snow-covered volcanic landscapes of stunning beauty.
The programme features a string of events inspired by the greatest winter Olympic disciplines: sled relay, snow sculpting, ARVA avalanche beacon search, ice hockey, giant slalom, blowpipe shooting, snow golf, human curling, biathlon... Each challenge is a fresh opportunity to bring teams together, reveal unexpected leaders and spark memories that will last long after the last run. Athletic ability is beside the point: what matters is commitment, strategy and team spirit.
And because you tackle a challenge better when you're warm and well-fed, Takamaka Clermont sets up a permanent refreshment station throughout the event: mulled wine, water, fruit juice, soft drinks, coffee, tea and cake are all waiting for you at the start area. Fuel up, warm up, and get back out there for the next event 🏆.
- From 1H30 to 3H
- 8 to 200 participants
📍 Location: At one of Auvergne's ski resorts, in the heart of the Sancy massif and its snow-covered volcanic landscapes. The exact resort is confirmed at booking.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
👥 Groups: From 8 to 200 participants.
🗓️ Season: Winter, subject to sufficient snow cover. Exact dates to be confirmed with Takamaka Clermont based on seasonal conditions.
💪 Fitness level required: No specific athletic ability needed. The challenges are designed to be accessible to all profiles and to mix skill levels within teams.
👟 Recommended attire: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (warm, waterproof mountain or ski clothing strongly recommended given winter conditions).
🎒 Equipment provided: All equipment needed for the challenges is supplied by Takamaka Clermont. No specific sports gear required from participants.
🍫 Refreshments included: A permanent refreshment station runs throughout the challenge, offering mulled wine, a range of drinks (water, fruit juice, soft drinks, coffee, tea) and cake.
🎯 Events on offer: The challenge features sled relay, snow sculpting, ARVA avalanche beacon search, ice hockey, giant slalom, blowpipe shooting, snow golf, human curling and biathlon, among others.
How the activity works
Welcome and team briefing
Challenge station rotation
Permanent refreshments and building momentum
Awards ceremony and close
Why choose Takamaka ?
With 7 years of on-the-ground experience in Auvergne, Takamaka Clermont knows the Sancy mountain resorts inside out. That intimate knowledge of the territory is what makes Challenge des Neiges a genuinely rooted experience, with events carefully calibrated to make the most of each site, whatever winter conditions bring.
The activity is fully managed end-to-end, from programme design to on-site facilitation. Our team of over 30 professional mountain guides and facilitators takes care of safety, atmosphere and event pacing so that every team has a day that is as intense as it is memorable. A dedicated host is stationed at the refreshment stand throughout to keep energy levels up across the whole group.
Challenge des Neiges is designed to scale to any group, from 8 to 200 participants, with the same attention to team cohesion and shared enjoyment at every size. If you want to customise the programme, add a branded event or weave in your company colours, our team will co-create the day with you so the result feels like it was made for you specifically.
FAQ
Does the activity require snow, or is there an alternative version?
Challenge des Neiges is a winter activity that requires adequate snow cover at the chosen resort. If conditions are unfavourable around your date, contact Takamaka Clermont to find out what alternatives are available.
Are the same events used for all group sizes?
The event catalogue is broad (sled relay, biathlon, human curling, ice hockey, giant slalom, blowpipe shooting, snow sculpting, snow golf, ARVA search...) and the selection can be tailored to your group size, participant profiles and event objectives.
Are refreshments included for all participants?
Yes. A permanent refreshment station is set up by Takamaka Clermont throughout the challenge, with mulled wine, a range of drinks and cake available to all participants.
Can Challenge des Neiges be incorporated into a wider corporate seminar?
Absolutely. The activity fits naturally into a full seminar day or weekend. Takamaka Clermont can advise on combining it with other winter activities or an evening event.
Do the penalty points actually get handed out during the challenge?
Yes, and that's part of the fun. The mountain facilitators genuinely can penalise teams for unsportsmanlike conduct, keeping the fair-play spirit alive and generating more than a few guaranteed laughs along the way.
How do I book Challenge des Neiges?
Contact the Takamaka Clermont team by phone at 04 73 92 83 64 or via the contact form on the website. A tailored proposal will be sent to you based on your needs, group size and preferred date.