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the dream

A snowshoe hike with alpine character,

which combines dream views, fresh air and lots of sun!

 

The perfect adventure if you would like to join a guided snowshoe tour or want to try it out,

but are fit and ready to hike for several hours in the Alps.

Duration: 1 day

Wo: Furka Gebiet, Schweiz

Wann: July 2021

Price: CHF 130.- p.P.

Date: December to April

Free places left

Adventure ID: 12/202102

Country/Region: Switzerland, Schwyz

Meeting point: Riemenstalden, 6452​​​​​​​

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Participants: 3-8 guests

Services: Exped Tribe guiding, Fondue, snow shoes

Requirements: 

Few snowshoeing experience necessary.

Generally fit and able to hike at least 5 hours.

Intended Schedule:

 

09:00

At the meeting point, we organize our equipment and take the cable car up to the starting point of the adventure.

From here, we will walk with our snowshoes through alpine wintry landscapes, enjoying warming sun rays as well as the crunching of snow under our snowshoes.

 

12:30

A pic-nic style Fondue lunch awaits us, as well as a cup of warming tea. We enjoy the view far into the snow-covered Uri Alps. After this break, we hike again on deep snow, as we end the tour by reaching the mountain station. From here, the cable car takes us back to the starting point of the adventure. End of the adventure around 16:00.

Execution: 

We will confirm if the tour is taking place per e-mail latest:

if it's a weekend tour 1 day before it begins (from 11:00)

if it's a multi day tour 2 days before it begins (from 17:00)

After the tour: 

We'll email you direct links to the photo upload/download and our feedback form

Material

 

 

Clothing:

  • Hard shell jacket
  • Soft shell or fleece jacket
  • Breathable clothes
  • Beanie, gloves

 

Miscellaneous:

  • Warm shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun and lip cream
  • Water bottle
  • Ev. camera and power bank
  • Backpack (10-30l)

 

Technical equipment:

  • Trekking poles

 

Catering:

  • Snacks: These will be eaten between breakfast and dinner, so pack enough for the days of the tour. Dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, wholemeal bread and energy bars suit well. To avoid your backpack from being too heavy, try not to bring too much food with you.
  • Fondue in picnic style: included in this tour. As a commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat. We still try our best to keep the menu as exciting as possible despite logistical difficulties. Please notify us in advance of any special dietary needs.

 

Covid-19 measures:

  • 100ml disinfectant
  • Protective masks (2 per day)

 

Rental equipment:

  • Trekking poles, CHF 15.00

Before the tour:

It is mandatory to read the last information about your tour 1 day before the tour starts (from 11am). 

We will email you at the mentioned time.

Free places left

On request

Your adventure guide: 

Exped Tribe ​​​​​​​member

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Any question left?

Not sure if your skills fulfill the requirements above?

I will be happy to help you!

Stefania

travel@expedtribe.com

+41 766 10 10 26

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Worth knowing:

 

- The snowshoe hike is suitable as an introductory hike, as it does not exceed the difficulty "WT2" (medium).
Nevertheless, a good condition in hiking is required.

Not included: Ticket aerial cable car