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1+ winter day trips in Valais or Vaud

1+ winter day trips in Valais or Vaud
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Interested in experiencing an adventure in the Swiss winter? Enjoy a unique, tailored adventure in Valais or Vaud in skis or snowshoes, led by a certified guide. We will choose the route based on your preferences and needs, and take care of logistics, weather requirements, and avalanche risk!

Private

Alps

1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Low

All levels


Highlights

  • Enjoy an unforgettable snowshoeing or skiing trip in the Swiss Alps.
  • Let a certified guide tailor your adventure to suit your preferences and needs.
  • Discover awe-inspiring landscapes and pristine wilderness.

Description

Whether on snowshoes or skis we’re able to offer a variety of day and multi-day trips within the Swiss Alps of Valais and Vaud.

Snowshoeing is a great winter activity because it is low impact but high in rewards! On these snowshoeing adventures, we will make sure to outline the best route for you and your group. Whether you decide to travel with friends, family, as part of a small or large group, we can find a way to make snowshoeing in Switzerland an experience you will never forget!

Ski touring is a growing winter sport that allows you to ‘earn your turns’ and experience some incredible winter landscapes with off-piste descents. Some off-piste ski experience is essential for this trip.

Off-piste skiing allows you to escape the crowds on the pistes whilst experiencing some of the great terrains of the Swiss Alps. If you’re interested in developing your off-piste skiing skills we can create a trip to meet your needs.

Because we offer flexible itineraries that are adapted to your needs, everyone is welcome to join. Of course, we will assess your level and preferences as well as snow conditions, in order to ensure your enjoyment and safety.

You can either meet us at the agreed starting point, or we can arrange to pick you up from a train station in the Rhône valley, from Montreux to Visp. 

SKI RESORTS we cater to: Leysin, Les Diablerets, Villars, Gryon, Ovronnaz, Anzere, Crans-Montana, Zinal-Grimentz, Nax, Verbier, Champex-Lac, Les Marrecottes, Champery, Morgins, Chatel, Torgon and more…

We’re sure you will love these spectacular programs! Contact us now and let’s start planning an unforgettable adventure.

Or, if you prefer you can join us on this unique 3-day snowshoeing program to the St. Bernard Monastery!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Avalanche equipment
  • Trekking poles

Price details

  • Price Includes:
  • ✔Guide
  • ✔Snow Shoes
  • ✔Walking Poles
  • ✔Avalanche Safety Equipment
  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • ❌Skis and ski boots
  • ❌Accomodation
  • ❌Food & drink
  • ❌Ski, uplift or train passes, if required

Meeting point

A meeting point will be agreed upon, dictated by the location of the trip. Transport from a nearby train station can be included, at extra cost.

FAQs

What sort of activities do you guide?

We offer a wide variety of winter activities, from skiing off-piste, ski touring, and cross-country skiing, to snowshoeing. If you've got a specific idea in mind, you can run it by us and we can find alternatives for you! We've got access to many guides with a multitude of skills and qualifications.

How fit do I need to be?

This depends on what you would like to achieve in the day. Our guides will tailor options to your needs. Ideally, for a full day's adventure, you need to be fit enough to walk or ski in the mountains for up to 5 hours per day.

What's included?

1 day's guiding cost

Specialist avalanche equipment (if applicable)

Snowshoes and poles (if applicable)

  • Please note, ski equipment is size specific so is NOT included. You should look to rent this from a local ski shop should you not have your own.

Are there any extra costs?

Depending on the activity or location you choose to explore, there may be extra costs involved such as:

  • mountain trains
  • uplifts
  • lunch/café stops
  • guide accommodation costs, including dinner and breakfast if multiple days

What should I bring?

Equipment

  • For snowshoeing, trekking boots (4-season waterproof, warm, lightweight)
  • For skiing, appropriate skis, and boots, helmet and goggles

Clothing

Please make sure that you have non-cotton clothing for trekking.

  • pair of synthetic under-top and bottom (long johns or similar)
  • hiking or ski socks, depending on the activity
  • fleece
  • light down or Primaloft jacket
  • waterproof jacket and trousers, or ski jacket and trousers, depending on activity
  • warm, waterproof winter gloves
  • sun hat, warm hat and
  • buff or scarf

Other

  • day bag: 35 - 45 liters - all your kit should fit into this bag.
  • dry bag or liner
  • water bottle: At least 1L
  • sun protection: Sunglasses, sun cream, and sun hat

Where does the trip start/end?

As a tailored trip, this will be agreed upon with your guide. It will be influenced by your location, what your aims are for the day, and the snow conditions.

What is the maximum group size?

This is dictated by the activity.

Snowshoeing - 12 people

Cross-country skiing - 8 people

Off-piste skiing - 4 people

Ski touring - 4 people

For other activities, please check.

Is there a minimum group size?

No, you are paying a daily guide rate, with maximum group sizes applied for safety. Your group can split the cost of the day.

What is the minimum age?

As a private trip there is no minimum age, however, we would ask that you have a good conversation with us to discuss the needs and capabilities of your group, particularly if there are children under the age of 16 years.

What altitude do reach?

This depends on the activity and snow conditions. Expect to go up to 2500m of altitude. Altitude sickness is not normally an issue at this height.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes. We would always recommend getting travel insurance well before your trip departure date. Even if you sprain an ankle you will need a helicopter pick-up, and without insurance, this will be pricey. If you need to cancel last minute, you may be able to claim insurance for the cost of the trip.

Your travel insurance needs to include search and rescue, with hiking up to 3000m. We are sorry that we are unable to recommend insurance providers. Check the normal price comparison websites but be sure to select winter sports cover.

What is the weather like?

It varies. On ideal days it is cold and sunny but this is a mountain pass and we can have any of the 4 seasons. So come prepared. If there are snow storms we will need to adapt the itinerary.

What if there is bad weather?

While we do everything we can to match this advertised itinerary, your safety is our number one concern. We can always get out and about and do something, but the guide will need to consider if a route is potentially dangerous and at risk of avalanche conditions. In such a situation your guide will choose another suitable and safe route.

About the guide

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Alps

4.8

(64)

Guide Agency

We are Tom (UIMLA Mountain Leader) and Paul (UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide), two friends who have worked in the outdoors for over 20 years each.

We have lived around the world and have an incredible wealth of outdoor experience and qualifications. We all love, work and play in the Swiss Alps.

We love sharing our local environment with guests and helping them to get the best out of their holidays. We have trips going out most weeks so come and join us or contact us if you would like something similar on a different date.

Languages

Norwegian | French | English

Certificates

UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA


What people are saying about Alps

Kian

Loved this experience! Our guide was Mark and he certainly is a goldmine of knowledge and patient with our group. I had plenty of questions and Mark did his best in answering them. Dont be like me and definitely bring the suggested 100 CHF + 100 EUR. Fortunately however, some of the cafes and refugios do take card! Another thing to add, unless you plan on walking barefoot/socks definitely bring your evening sandals/slippers. The first and last refuges have plenty for guests; the 2nd one however I did not see. Used a 26L backpack which worked out fine as well. Luckily, there is a storage space in the Vert Lodge for anything you dont wish to bring as well.

Rebecca

Great trip, loved it all! The only portion I would change would be to add a bit more distance on the first day, only 6km and we were there by 2:30pm... I felt like I would have preferred treking more and seeing more instead of staying at the hut with not much to do...

Liz

Mark was so amazing! Can’t recommend him enough!

soubiran

The tour was great. The scenery was incredible..many different landscapes Fun group The guide Grigor was amazing..he gave us all the safety information along the way. Always there when somebody needed him, adapting rhe rythm when needed , always attentive ..great knowledge of the Alps, mountains and sports Tom even came to light up our rucksack on last day I highly recommend Thanks again..great team !!

Christian


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