Trois activités neige en Livradois-Forez
The weather forecast announces snow on the summits and you don't want to spend the weekend behind the window watching the snowflakes? If skiing isn't really your thing, we suggest you explore a few other possibilities.
1. Full of sensations: Snowkiting on the Hautes-Chaumes
Snowkiting is the free snowboarder's friend. With it, no need for tracks, no need for steep slopes either. Snowboard on your feet, harnessed to the sail (a large kite), you take full advantage ofvirgin snow and a clear horizon. It's all about quiet gliding and mastering the wind. But adrenaline is on the way as soon as the horses are released. The best practitioners can reach speeds of more than 70km/h and perform jumps over long distances.
In Livradois-Forez, snowkiting has its domain on the Hautes-Chaumes. On these bare plateaus where the view embraces the Chain of Puys to the west and the Alps to the east, the wind is unimpeded. An ideal spot to go sailing. For those who have never practiced, you have to go through a few courses. The progression will be faster (and the practice safer) than going solo.
Become one of the major sites for practicing snowkiting in France, the Col des Supeyres is perfect for a sliding session in an exceptional landscape. And free! Nearby, the Chalet of the gentians offers a stopover lodge where you will find what you restore and rest. You can go directly on foot to the spot and practice at your own pace, or depending on the weather conditions. So ? Ready to take off?
2. Full of emotions: With sled dogs
For those who dream of great Nordic sensations, sleigh ride is an almost obligatory passage. Whether you opt for a simple baptism or a real ride, it will put you in contact with these huskies or these malamute fascinating, and will give you the opportunity to discover Livradois-Forez in a different way.
Play, even for an hour, the role of musher (the driver of the team), it is an unforgettable experience of sharing with animals. The breath of the dogs, the sound of the wind, large expanses of black fir trees and, under the sled, the snow that scrolls past... All the impressions of an authentic sliding activity are united. Gently, far from the crowds of Nordic skiing, you can fully immerse yourself in the nature of Livradois-Forez.
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3. Fill up… the view: Snowshoe hike
Snowshoes, this is still the best way to browse the landscapes of Livradois-Forez in winter without leaving anyone at home. Sports activity accessible to everyone, it does not claim an athlete's condition. No trailer-worthy cardio, no cast-in-steel thighs. A walker, even average, can quite follow the pace.
At the cost of bearable effort, snowshoes offer you the possibility of immersing yourself in the silent scenery of winter. Facing you, the vast spaces of Hautes-Chaumes, or the tranquility of the woods covered with a white coat, a few creaks in the distance, a bird's cry, and the tender sound of the powder under your feet. You can, at your own pace, appreciate the beauties of a sleeping land. Do not hesitate to call on the guides ofLynx step !
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