Beginner snowshoeing group
Beginner snowshoe hike in Zermatt as a group tour
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Endurance
1You enjoy being in nature and look forward to an easy hike. We’ll walk for up to 4 hours and ascend up to 500 vertical meters. You handle moderate inclines and natural terrain well. -
Technique
1You enjoy hiking on mountain trails with moderate inclines and feel comfortable on natural, sometimes narrow paths. Sure-footedness is required. You easily handle simple obstacles like roots or steps. (≈ T2 level) -
Duration
3 h -
Date
Mid-December - Mid-April -
Participants
3-6 persons
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Do you like hiking and want to experience it in winter too? Explore Zermatt away from the ski slopes on snowshoes. Together with your hiking guide, you will discover snow-covered forests, untouched slopes and enjoy the feeling of freedom in the snow. You don't need any previous experience, just a love of being outdoors.
Highlights
Description
You meet your local ZERMATTERS hiking guide and set off together on a winter adventure. After a short briefing, you decide together which route is best suited to your group - adapted to your fitness level, ability and weather conditions.
Whether it's a leisurely hike through snow-covered larch forests or a sporty hike over panoramic mountain ranges - our experienced guides know the region like the back of their hand and will ensure that your tour is safe, varied and unforgettable.
Program
Your hiking guide will meet you at the ZERMATTERS home base at the time of your choice. On site, you will equip yourselves with the necessary equipment and discuss the route
During approx. 3 hours you will explore the winter wonderland of Zermatt - not only snowshoeing, but also the surrounding scenery and the feeling of winter sports
Return to Zermatt and say goodbye
Additional costs
- Rental equipment (snowshoes, avalanche transceiver and poles): CHF 15.00 per person, available at the ZERMATTERS Homebase
- Possible train rides (at the Gornergrat Bahn or Zermatt Bergbahnen AGdepending on the route)
- Good waterproof hiking boots
- Small backpack, max. 30 liters
- Comfortable, warm and waterproof hiking clothes
- Water and windproof jacket
- Hat / headband
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit)
Snowshoes, poles, shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver: can be hired from ZERMATTERS
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
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Endurance
1You enjoy being in nature and look forward to an easy hike. We’ll walk for up to 4 hours and ascend up to 500 vertical meters. You handle moderate inclines and natural terrain well. -
Technique
1You enjoy hiking on mountain trails with moderate inclines and feel comfortable on natural, sometimes narrow paths. Sure-footedness is required. You easily handle simple obstacles like roots or steps. (≈ T2 level) -
Duration
3 h -
Date
Mid-December - Mid-April -
Participants
3-6 persons
Do you like hiking and want to experience it in winter too? Explore Zermatt away from the ski slopes on snowshoes. Together with your hiking guide, you will discover snow-covered forests, untouched slopes and enjoy the feeling of freedom in the snow. You don't need any previous experience, just a love of being outdoors.
Highlights
Number of participants
The group offer requires a minimum number of 3 participants. A maximum of 6 participants per hiking guide can take part in the tour. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, it is possible that the tour cannot take place.
Description
You meet your local ZERMATTERS hiking guide and set off together on a winter adventure. After a short briefing, you decide together which route is best suited to your group - adapted to your fitness level, ability and weather conditions.
Whether it's a leisurely hike through snow-covered larch forests or a sporty hike over panoramic mountain ranges - our experienced guides know the region like the back of their hand and will ensure that your tour is safe, varied and unforgettable.
Program
Your hiking guide will meet you at the ZERMATTERS home base at the time of your choice. On site, you will equip yourselves with the necessary equipment and discuss the route
During approx. 3 hours you will explore the winter wonderland of Zermatt - not only snowshoeing, but also the surrounding scenery and the feeling of winter sports
Return to Zermatt and say goodbye
Additional costs
- Rental equipment (snowshoes, avalanche transceiver and poles): CHF 15.00 per person, available at the ZERMATTERS Homebase
- Possible train rides (at the Gornergrat Bahn or Zermatt Bergbahnen AGdepending on the route)
Material
So that you are well equipped for your snowshoe adventure, you should definitely have this equipment with you:
- Good waterproof hiking boots
- Small backpack, max. 30 liters
- Comfortable, warm and waterproof hiking clothes
- Water and windproof jacket
- Hat / headband
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit)
Snowshoes, poles, shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver: can be hired from ZERMATTERS
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
