Snowshoeing getaway in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

During the hike, you must have the following documents in your possession:

1. Valid identity card or passport.
2. Your travel insurance leaflet received upon registration (if you purchased the insurance we offer) or your personal insurance (contract number + telephone number).
3. Health insurance card.

We offer robust and lightweight snowshoes, equipped with plate bindings and anti-slip tips, compatible with all mountain or trekking shoes, as well as rigid poles and specific hiking safety equipment.

1. Snowshoes: TSL
2. Poles: rigid, stronger than telescopic models

This equipment is provided free of charge. If you already have your own reliable equipment, you are welcome to use it. In that case, please let us know when you register, specifying what you will be bringing. This will allow us to better assess the group's equipment needs.

Equipment :

1. 1 x 30-liter backpack with a flexible frame and a waist belt
2. 1 pair of excellent quality sunglasses with side shields
3. 1 thermos or water bottle, preferably insulated (1.5 liters minimum)
4. 1 Opinel-type pocket knife
5. 1 small pouch, preferably waterproof, to store your money, your identity card, your health insurance card and your assistance contract
6. Toiletries (opt for the essentials, small containers, samples and travel kits)
7. Earplugs (optional)
8. Toilet paper and a lighter
9. Sunscreen and lip balm
10. Cutlery
11. 1 headlamp or flashlight
12. Camera and binoculars (optional)

Personal pharmacy:

1. Your usual medications
2. Pain medication: paracetamol preferred
3. Throat lozenges
4. Elastic adhesive tape, Elastoplast type, 8 cm wide
5. Set of adhesive bandages and disinfectant compresses
6. "Double-skin" plasters (like Compeed or SOS Ampoules)

Clothing - The principles:

For the upper body, the 3-layer principle allows adaptation to almost all situations:

A long-sleeved undershirt made of breathable material (hollow fiber)

A warm fleece jacket

A windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket, Gore-Tex type

When hiking in good weather and without wind, a base layer may be sufficient. In case of rain, snow, or wind, simply add a waterproof jacket. In very cold weather or during breaks, a fleece jacket becomes an essential addition.

Remember to dress warmly before you get cold, but especially to remove a layer before you get too hot. Perspiration is the enemy of snowshoe hikers: it dampens clothing, which cools down quickly during breaks. It's therefore very rare to hike uphill wearing a fleece jacket.

Avoid anoraks and forbid ski suits, which are too warm and too bulky.

The ideal list (to be adapted according to the hike and the season):

1. 1 sun hat or a cap
2. 1 scarf
3. 1 beanie
4. 1 pair of gloves or mittens for winter hikes
5. Short-sleeved T-shirts, preferably made of breathable material
6. 1 long-sleeved base layer in breathable material or a shirt
7. 1 fleece jacket
8. 1 windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket, Gore-Tex type, with hood
9. 1 rain cape or a bivvy bag if you own the jacket mentioned above
10. 1 pair of comfortable trekking pants
11. Hiking socks (1 pair for 2 to 3 days of hiking). Opt for wool or socks specifically designed for hiking. Avoid cotton, which promotes blisters.
12. One pair of high-top, waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support and Vibram-type soles. Remember to test new or long-unused boots beforehand. Absolutely avoid boots and après-ski boots.
13. 1 pair of gaiters
14. Underwear
15. 1 pair of comfortable trousers for the evening
16. 1 pair of lightweight and comfortable shoes for the evening