Snowshoe tourMedium

Discovery Trail (Nr. 145)

The tour leads through a Swiss stone pine forest, where these ancient, gnarled trees along with larches line the snowshoe path. The objective is to find the Findeln hamlet, which is famous for its mountain restaurant and its inviting sunny terraces.

Details

Type
Snowshoe tour
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 30 min
Distance
3'791 km
Ascent
85 m
Descent
256 m
Lowest point
2019 m
Highest point
2275 m

The tour leads through a Swiss stone pine forest, where these ancient, gnarled trees along with larches line the snowshoe path. The objective is to find the Findeln hamlet, which is famous for its mountain restaurant and its inviting sunny terraces.

Details

Type
Snowshoe tour
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 30 min
Distance
3'791 km
Ascent
85 m
Descent
256 m
Lowest point
2019 m
Highest point
2275 m

Description

The forest is in part barren because the larch trees have dropped their needles. These fell from the larch branches at the beginning of winter and now lie dormant under the snow. If there is little snow, they add red colour to the ground cover. The old Swiss stone pine trees remain green and stand still in the crystal-clear winter air. Whoever remains absolutely still and does not move during a tour might see a squirrel or even deer.

Outstanding view of the Matterhorn in Findeln.

  • Pink poles mark the route approx. every 100 m
  • Guided tours bookable through the Zermatters

Best season

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
At Riffelalp Resort (2,211 m)
End point
Findeln (2,051 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Cultural highlights

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