Recommended equipment

Below is a list of recommended equipment that should be part of your hiking gear. A more specific list can be sent according to each hike in my programme.

Summer equipment
  • Hiking clothing adapted to the expected weather conditions
  • Waterproof high-top hiking boots with non-slip soles (no trail shoes)
  • 25 to 35 litre hiking bag with rain cover
  • Wallet (identity papers, cash, insurance cards)
  • Mobile phone
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sun cream, possibly long clothing)
  • Personal pharmacy
  • Water bottle (1.5 litre minimum)
  • Lunch
  • Snacks (cereal bars, oilseeds, dried fruit, etc.)
  • Swiss Knife
  • Headlamp
  • Toilet paper and a small dustbin
  • Waterproof clothing (hooded jacket, trousers)
  • Jacket, thin gloves, hat
  • Anti-tick spray
Optional summer equipment, depending on the route planned
  • Hiking poles
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Gaiters
Additional winter equipment
  • Waterproof winter clothing (hooded jacket, trousers)
  • Warm gloves and hat
  • Snowshoes and poles with large washers
  • Avalanche equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
Additional equipment for nights in a hut
  • Silk sleeping bag
  • Towels and mops for washing without a shower
Additional swimming equipment
  • Bath slippers (optional)
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel