• New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps
Alps / Swiss

New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Vaud Alps

Réf : FVAUDRAQREV

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Snowshoeing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years.
  • Destination
    Alps / Swiss
  • Age
    From 10 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    13.82 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Experience an unforgettable New Year's Eve surrounded by nature , cut off from the world , in the heart of the snow-covered mountains of Switzerland , in the majestic Vaud Alps .

Discover a magnificent and wild landscape , where a mountain refuge perched at nearly 2,000 meters altitude will welcome you as a rustic yet warm base camp for comfortable nights and an extraordinary New Year's Eve celebration . The first day will be dedicated to the ascent to the Anzeinde alpine pasture to settle into the refuge and admire its spectacular surroundings .

In the following days , you will explore the mountain range , its snowy passes and some summits accessible by snowshoe , before descending back into the valley, your head full of memories .

The highlights

  • Discovering the Vaud Alps on snowshoes
  • Evenings in a remote mountain refuge
  • The friendly atmosphere of a small group
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Confirmed

Levels

Snowshoeing
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years.
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 2 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 550 m
  • Average daily descent: 600 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 10 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Our hike is led by a guide.

He was chosen for his field experience, his specific knowledge of a geographical area and its associated culture, as well as for his passion for showcasing his region.

Mountain areas far from inhabited areas often remain outside the coverage of mobile phones or are affected by many unpredictable dead zones.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Ascent to the cabin

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Positive elevation gain 750 m
    • Negative elevation 70 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet our guide in the early afternoon in Barboleuse, at the foot of the Vaud Alps. After checking our individual equipment and distributing the food needed for our three days of self-sufficiency, we set off on our snowshoes towards the Diablerets massif. The path climbs through a beautiful forest and opens onto the vast Anzeinde alpine pasture, where we discover our refuge for the next three days. If we are the first to arrive, we will need to clear the entrance of snow and prepare this winter-dormant cabin (setting up the mattresses, bringing firewood out of storage, etc.). We then prepare our Christmas Eve feast, which we will share with our companions for the evening.

    Day 1

Note

Routes may be modified depending on weather conditions and the group's level.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2

The accommodation is an unguarded Swiss mountain refuge where places are reserved for you. It's simple, even basic compared to the comforts of our homes, but everything is there to keep you warm and ensure a pleasant stay!

We find there:

- 3 dormitories equipped with mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows.

- 1 WC

- 1 dining hall

Heating and cooking are done using a wood-fired oven.

A small shop/store provides basic necessities such as food and drinks (payable on site).

Solar panels provide lighting in the shelter and a USB port allows you to recharge your 12V devices.

The entire stay is self-catering, which means we are autonomous up there for meals.

Access

Departure
Gryon Cergnement
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Gryon Cergnement
Day 3 - 16h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Villars-sur-Ollon
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Price details

The price includes

  • Rustic cabin accommodation in dormitories
  • All meals, picnics and breakfasts (to be prepared collectively) except for breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 4
  • The hikes are supervised by a guide.
  • The provision of snowshoes, poles and safety equipment (avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes)

The price does not include

  • The cost of round-trip transportation to the meeting point
  • Everything not mentioned in the price includes
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the management team (at your discretion).

Options

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