Discover snowshoeing – a guided day tour on the Gemmi
Learn the basics of snowshoeing on a guided day tour across the wintery Gemmi. Finish with an apéro platter at the panoramic restaurant.
Highlights
- Explore the snow-covered Gemmi plateau with a guide
- Learn the basics of equipment, technique and safety
- Give snowshoeing a try, or get back into it after a break
- Look out for bearded vultures, ibex, chamois and their tracks
- Round off the day with an apéro platter at the panoramic restaurant
Inclusions
Guided snowshoe hike with a Gemmi Guide holding a Swiss federal professional certificate and UIMLA certification
Introduction to equipment, technique, safety and environmentally responsible snowshoeing
Safety kit with avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel, while stocks last
Apéro platter at the panoramic restaurant
Travel to the area and the Gemmi cable car
Snowshoes and trekking poles (available to hire at a preferential rate, while stocks last)
Snacks and drinks, including drinks with the apéro platter
Insurance
Meeting point
Bergstation Gemmibahn, Gemmipass 2, 3954 Leukerbad
Important information
- Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours of walking, around 5 km with 400 m of ascent and descent; finish at around 16:00
- Difficulty: WT2, with a few WT3 sections; snowshoeing experience is an advantage but not essential
- The tour runs with at least 4 participants; groups of 11 or more are accompanied by a second guide or trainee guide
- Bring: snowshoes and trekking poles (available to hire on site), warm waterproof hiking boots, winter clothing in layers, wind- and weatherproof gear, a hat, gloves, sunglasses, sun protection, and a backpack with a drink and a picnic
- The route is adapted to the conditions; wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed
- The last descent on the Gemmi cable car is at 17:00
Questions about this tour?
Alpi answers right away – about the weather and getting there, too.
Provider
Operated by
Luftseilbahn Leukerbad-Gemmipass AG
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