Snowshoeing in Switzerland’s Jura Mountains with overnight in a rustic yurt (2 days)
Join certified GeoGuide Markus on this great 2-day snowshoeing tour in the Jura Mountains in Switzerland, staying at a rustic yurt, starting from the tiny village of Les Charbonnières in Vaud.
Group
Alps
2 Days
Jan, Feb
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the lonely, wide forests of the Jura Mountains in winter
- Spend the night in a rustic yurt and enjoy a multi-course local dinner
- Go hiking on the snow surrounded by magical scenery
Description
I invite you to immerse yourself into magical winter landscapes, snowshoeing for 2 days among lonely, vast forests, in between farms, surrounded just by the silence of winter. The dinner in front of the crackling fire and the overnight stay in the yurt complete this unique tour in the Jura Mountains.
The journey to the Jura plateau in the Vallée du Joux, in the canton of Vaud, already makes us fell that time seems to stand still here. Les Charbonnières, the tiny village where the famous Vacherin Mont d’Or cheese is made, is a quiet place, perfect for gentle nature experiences.
Soon the village is behind us and we are walking through endless, almost limitless forests, and we are finally close to France. The border is not rigid and we pass it again and again without being aware of it each time. We hike on the snow through peaceful and silent landscapes, discovering wide snow-capped forests.
We arrive to a large clearing in the forest where is the rustic yurt where we will spend the night are. We make ourselves comfortable and warm up in front of a crackling open fire. Now it’s time to enjoy a simple and delicious candlelight multi-course dinner, typical from the region.
The next day, we will have the opportunity to climb to a nearby summit on a simple round trip, with light luggage, enjoying wonderful views. We return to the yurt for a short stop before we start snowshoeing towards the Vacherin village, through a different route, slowly leaving behing the silence of the forest.
If you would like to enjoy this unique snowshoeing tour in the Jura Mountains, just send me a request. Check the dates below and book your trip, or contact me for another date for private guiding.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Price details
- The price includes guiding fee, tour organization and guiding by Swiss Federal FA guide, snowshoeing tours, half board meals with multicourse dinner, 1 overnight in yurt (shared, no rooms) / The price does not include: departure/return transportation, snacks and drinks, equipment rental and insurance. Other dates available for private guiding on request
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Les Charbonnières - Snowshoeing to yurt
Individual arrival to Les Charbonnières. Snowshoeing through wide, lonely forests to the yurts. Dinner. Overnight in a yurt.
Day 2: Snowshoeing - Les Charbonnières
Possibility of a round snowshoe tour to a nearby summit with return to the yurt and/or only snowshoeing back to Les Charbonnières via a different route than the previous day. Driving home.
Details
More info
Ther is no avalanche danger on this tour, so we do not need any security material.
Equipment: Equipment: Snowshoes, sticks. ( I can rent you this material). Together with the detailed information about the trip, you will also receive a detailed packing list upon reservation.
About the guide
Markus
Hiking Guide
Markus Glättli, Hiking Leader with Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training, Ranger BZW and GeoGuide Sardona.
Let you whisk away in unique landscapes in Switzerland, the Cinque Terre, the Chamonix region or even Finnish Lapland. Learn stories, legends and interesting information and enjoy local delicious products of the region.
Enjoy full service for individual customers, small groups or companies. Take the time and enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of unspoilt nature. Experience nature.
I offer tours in English, German and French.
Languages
German | French | English
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