17^Jan Sat
09:15

Route: Mostly follow the recommended path(s) of the Winter Sports Map Region Dents Du Midi.  Snowshoe / walk loop from Champery, towards Val-d'IIIiez, if conditions allow we will stay on the ridgeline on the approach to the summit of  Croix de l' Aiguille. Some stretches without snow are possible.

Please have the route pre-downloaded in case we split up. Can download with the SwissTopo app: https://swisstopo.app/i/5/TPZD3VBF 

For snowshoe hikes the route we follow could have small variations from the planned one. 

Additional Winter Sports Map to be downloaded after clicking on blue hyperlink under the ''Gook To Know" section: Region Dents Du Midi

Starting point: Champery Train Station

End point: Champery Train Station

Pace: 

• This is an intermediate winter hike. Some experience with snowshoeing is recommended, and not suitable for beginners.

What to take: Food & Gear

• Nutrition for Pre, during, and post activity - will be stopping at the cross (highest point of hike) for short lunch.

• Please come with proper hiking/running gear*

• Proper shoes for the event listed above. No gym shoes!

• Trekking poles if you have knee problems or for added stability

• If the event listed above calls for snowshoes and or spikes, then snowbaskets is recommended

• Multiple layers of clothes for required temps. (incl, gloves, beanie, neck gaiter etc)

• Rain, wind, snow and/or sun protection (inc. sunglasses, hat etc)

Weather Forecast Conditions:

• At publishing it will be overcast/cloudy AM, same for the PM. Temperatures around 3 to +6 degrees at the bottom and 0 to +2 degrees at the top. Avalanche information can be checked on ski resorts webpage, MeteoSwiss under Natural Hazards, and skitourenguru . Two of the three mentioned above show level 3 considerable danger, keep an eye out for this and check in the lead up to the activity, with a chance of cancelling event late evening on Friday.

Questions:

• If you have any questions leave a comment on the Hiking Buddies page of the hike.

Photos Pictures & Social Media: 

• Some photos or videos will be taken during the hike. Will publish them on social media. If you don’t want to appear, please let me know at the start of the event.

Safety notices and disclaimer:

• I am not a professional guide. Everybody is responsible for him/herself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download the route before the activity starts. Bring a mobile phone and first aid kit for emergencies.