Snowshoeing in high mountains in Gressoney
Highlights
- Experience the magic of a snowshoe hike above 2,000 metres
- Put on your snowshoes and reach the Orestes Hut
- Walk with a guide along the snowy paths under Monte Rosa
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Full description
White slopes and snow-capped peaks await you in Gressoney, Aosta Valley!
Put your snowshoes on your feet and set off on an adventure: a half-day excursion to the base of Monte Rosa will allow you to admire the suggestive views of the Valle del Lys and reach the Orestes Hut.
Up there, at an altitude of 2,600 metres, you will really feel at one with nature.
What we will do
We will meet at 9 a.m. in Gressoney, at the meeting point indicated in the booking confirmation.
Before setting off, we will have a briefing on the route that awaits us and take the ski lif ts (ticket not included), which will take us to altitude in about 20 minutes. Once we arrive by cable car at Gabiet, we will put on our snowshoes and be ready to start our hike.
Proceeding on foot, we will reach higher and higher peaks, until we reach the gates of the Orestes Hut. The route will be covered in a couple of hours' walk, with about 300 metres of altitude difference, across tracks used by freeriders, snow-covered alpine pastures and enchanting scenery over the Lys Valley, Monte Rosa and the entire Aosta Valley.
The Orestes Hut, built with zero impact, specialises in vegan cuisine and bears witness to the delicate balance between man and nature. Up here, at an altitude of 2,600 metres, we will feel part of something great, to be protected for future generations.
For lunch (not included) we can eat what we have brought from home or take something directly from the hut. Once we have recovered our energy, we will snowshoe back down to the Gabiet cable car, which will take us back to our starting point.
The expected duration of the snowshoe hike, including stops, is 5 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is at an easy level and suitable for everyone from 8 years old and up.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Other information
The excursion is available on the dates indicated in the calendar and is confirmed on reaching a minimum number of 6 participants.
The itinerary may vary according to weather and snow conditions at the organiser's discretion.
Dogs are allowed, but only if on a leash and small. A muzzle is also compulsory for the lifts.
The AR ticket for the lif ts must be purchased on site (approx. €15). There is a pay car park at the meeting point where cars can be left.
Recommended clothing
- Trekking shoes with carved sole (no Moon Boot)
- Seasonally appropriate layered clothing
- Gloves
- Cap
Don't forget to bring
- Backpack
- Thermos flask with hot drink
- Snack
- Packed lunch
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Gressoney, Aosta
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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