Autumn/Winter 2024

Coming soon the new offering of winter snowshoes hikes and basic avalanche training with theory and practical exercises outdoor in the field (snow and avalanche bulletin, map reading and route planning, transceiver/shovel/probe).

Successfully completed in early July the VIA ALPINA - 7 days' trek (see gallery) and already dreaming about a new 2025 edition. More details will follow!

Note:

N. of participants: typically max. 6-8 pp. In case of larger groups, might be possible to arrange engaging multiple guides.

In most cases the arrival point is different from the departure point. The goal is to enjoy the most when being outdoors, with the possiblity to customize the trek routes. For these reasons no fixed end time is listed, suggesting to avoid cars and rather relying on Swiss public transportation for a more flexible experience.

SNOWSHOE WEEKEND 

& basic avalanche training

VIA ALPINA 2025

METTMENALP - 2 days

Pizol 5 lakes - 1 day

GEOLOGY HIKe - 1 day

* Price in CHF, per person. Assuming a group of min n. 4 adults. Subject to slight changes, according to exact tour scope (start/end point, alternate trek, additional lifts, etc.) and actual n. of participants registered for the hike.

Price includes: 

Overnight stay at SAC hut and half pension for each guest. Planning and animation by Mountain Leader, as well as guide's expenses for the specific trek. Price includes train-bus-lift tickets where clearly mentioned for each trek, assuming the participants to be in possession of SBB Half Fare. 

Price does not include: 

Private or public means of transportation to the trek location/starting point and return. Any meal/beverage such as lunch/snacks which are not part of half pension, unless clearly specified. Travel cancellation or rescue insurance.

Payment:

To be performed at booking, 100%, via TWINT, cash or bank transfer. Payment details will be transmitted to the participants at booking. 

In case of cancellation by the participants: 50% fee is due if cancellation within 30 to 15 days prior to the start of agreed trek; 100% fee is due in case of cancellation within 14 days or in case of no show.

Trek Confirmation: 

• when reaching minimum n. of 4 participants 

• safe weather conditions

at latest within 72 h before the trek departure time. 

Remarks:

• Do not buy any train/lift tickets until the trek and specific route are confirmed

• Detailed map of the trek will be provided upon request, after trek's confirmation

• In case of unfavourable and unsafe weather conditions or disrupted transportation connections, it will be guide's responsibility to propose a different trek location (plan B) or suggest different dates prior agreement between the parties. 

• By signing up, participants take personal responsibility for her/his knowledge and abilities, alpine skills, fitness level and any health issues. As well confirm for having valid and sufficient health and accident insurance that also covers search, rescue and repatriation costs.

• General Terms and Conditions (SBV-ASGM) applies

What to bring - specific Equipment List will we provided for each hike:  

• personal showshoes & avalanche safety kit (transceiver, probe, shovel) or ask for advice / possible rental

• solid hiking boots 

• ID card 

• own packed lunch, snacks & drinks (for multiple days, where applicable) 

• own medicines (if any)

• cash, in case of expenses at the hut or others (e.g. parking, drinks)

• sleeping linen, eventually pillow case and ear plugs

• battery storage

• towel & slippers (if not provided at the accommodation)

• sunscreen, hat & gloves, sunglasses

• rain jacket to protect in case of wind/rain