Day snowshoe hike

Feel like breathing, moving, exercising? Put on your snowshoes and set off for a real winter adventure!

On the agenda: wild trails far from the hustle and bustle, a route that fills your day, an outing that is good for the body and mind, and that incomparable feeling of making your own way through the fresh snow. Keep your eyes peeled: animal tracks tell a thousand silent stories. Chamois, fox or hare? It’s your turn to play detective!

A sporting getaway where exertion goes hand in hand with fresh air and freedom.

Limited places – Register now!

These hikes are partly part of the «les sentiers francophones» theme.

Why do we use an avalanche transceiver?

When snowshoeing, we travel on unsecured routes. Unlike ski slopes, snowshoe trails – even marked ones – are largely unprotected against avalanches. Marked routes are generally positioned in such a way as to minimise risk. Unmarked routes are rated (WT1-WT6) based on the terrain; avalanche rescue equipment is not required for the first level (WT1). Consequently, depending on the route and conditions on the day, it may or may not be necessary to carry avalanche rescue equipment. The basic emergency equipment consists of an avalanche transceiver, a probe and a shovel.

Rest assured: as a mountain leader, I select routes with the utmost care. I analyse the weather reports and avalanche bulletins every day to select the safest routes. Safety is my absolute priority.

The avalanche transceiver is therefore not a sign of imminent danger, but a precautionary measure that allows us to travel in snowy terrain. It’s like wearing a helmet when cycling.

Habkern Region - Yorick Brunet - Along the Ridge - Mountain leader

Details of day snowshoe hikes

Dates:
- Sunday, 28 December 2025.
  - Planned in the Gantrisch Nature Park region.
  - Main interest: Pfyffe summit and panoramic views of the Gantrisch mountain range.
  - Location and start time: “Rüschegg Schwarzenbühl, Kurhaus” 09:45
  - Location and end time: “Zollhaus FR” ~16:00
  - Technical difficulty:
  - Physical difficulty:
- Tuesday, 30 December 2025.
  - Planned in the Gantrisch Nature Park region.
  - Main interest: La Patta Summit.
  - Location and start time: “Schwarzsee, Campus” 09:00
  - Location and end time: “Schwarzsee, Campus” ~16:30
  - Technical difficulty:
  - Physical difficulty:
- Thursday, 1 January 2026.
  - Planned in the Gantrisch Nature Park region.
  - Main interest: Pfyffe summit and panoramic views of the Gantrisch mountain range.
  - Location and start time: “Rüschegg Schwarzenbühl, Kurhaus” 09:45
  - Location and end time: “Zollhaus FR” ~16:00
  - Technical difficulty:
  - Physical difficulty:
- Saturday, 31st January 2026.
  - Main interest: Euschels Pass and Valley.
  - Location and start time: “Jaun, Dorf” 09:10
  - Location and end time: “Schwarzsee, Gypsera” ~16:30
  - Technical difficulty:
  - Physical difficulty:
- Saturday, 28 February 2026.
  - Planned in the Gantrisch Nature Park region.
  - Main interest: Attenberg Summit.
  - Location and start time: “Schwarzsee, Mösli” 09:00
  - Location and end time: “Zollhaus FR” ~16:30
  - Technical difficulty:
  - Physical difficulty:
Duration:
- 1 day
Groupe:
- Minimum 4 persons
- Maximum 6 persons
Language:
- French by default
- German or English if enough participants register
Price:
- CHF 99 per person per outing
Registration deadline:
- 5 days before each outing
Included:
- The organisation and the mountain leader.
Not included:
- Lunch.
- Travel between home and the start of the hike, and back.
- The equipment (see below).
- Everything that is not included.
Equipment
- Appropriate snowshoeing equipment for off-trail excursions (example). The list of materials will be provided after registration.
- Avalanche transceiver/probe/shovel kit — available for hire from me, subject to availability.
Remarks:
- Snow conditions, weather conditions and avalanche conditions mean that the route must be decided a few days before the trip.
- Mountain sports involve a residual risk that participants accept.