Equipment to bring
For the hotel
• A travel bag or suitcase for your belongings for the 6 days (no overly bulky luggage)
• Your spare clothes
• A toiletry kit
• A pair of light, slipper-type shoes for the evening
• A swimsuit (optional)
• For prescription glasses, remember to bring a spare pair.
For hiking
• A 30/40 litre backpack with a waist belt (you will need to carry the safety kit, shovel and probe in your backpack…)
• A protective cover for the backpack (often integrated into it)
• A pair of waterproof shoes with good ankle support (No boots or après-ski boots)
• A pair of gaiters (if not integrated into the trousers)
• A waterproof pouch for your documents, phone, etc…
• A plastic pocket to protect your belongings inside the backpack
• Sun protection (cream and lip balm)
• Category 3 or 4 sunglasses
• Ski mask
• A container with an airtight lid (like Tupperware) for the picnic
• Cutlery, knife and cup
• A water bottle
• Small floor mat (for sitting during your lunch break)
• Toilet paper
• Lighter
Clothing to bring
The 3-layer technique helps to keep you warm and dry.
1. Breathable layer
2. Insulating layer
3. Protective layer
To apply this method, you will need
• Thermal and breathable long-sleeved T-shirts (no cotton)
• Lightweight warm jacket (down jacket or micro-puff type)
• Polartec-type fleece sweatshirt
• Waterproof, breathable, and windproof jacket with a hood. (Gore-Tex remains the standard material)
• Warm, breathable and water-repellent softshell hiking trousers with, if possible, integrated snow gaiters (ski trousers are not recommended)
• Waterproof, lightweight and compressible over-trousers (Gore-Tex type)
• Pairs of warm, knee-high socks (Merino wool)
• Beanie
• Warm, waterproof gloves, silk liner gloves (2 pairs if possible)