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Piz Davo Lais & Piz Laver

Snowshoeing

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Debbie Sanders

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Photo: Debbie Sanders, Community
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Photo: Debbie Sanders, Community
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Photo: Debbie Sanders, Community
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Photo: Debbie Sanders, Community
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Photo: Debbie Sanders, Community
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Photo: Debbie Sanders, Community

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Snowshoe hike from the Heidelberger Hütte.

difficult

Distance 14.6 km

6:34 h

1,132 m

1,126 m

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Risk potential

Highest point

3,025 m

Lowest point

2,252 m

Best time of year

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Cardinal direction

Safety information

Knowledge about avalanches necessary

Start

Heidelberger Hütte (2,256 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'814'882E 1'199'402N

46.910948, 10.259846

DMS

46°54'39.4"N 10°15'35.4"E

UTM

32T 595939 5196038

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Destination

Heidelberger Hütte

Note

all notes on protected areas

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'814'882E 1'199'402N

46.910948, 10.259846

DMS

46°54'39.4"N 10°15'35.4"E

UTM

32T 595939 5196038

w3w

///germinate.couple.pictured

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Equipment

Avalanche equipment needed + good snowshoes (e.g. Tubbs Flex VRT) as the terrain can be quite steep (otherwise crampons & ice axe).

Basic Equipment for Snow Shoe Walking

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
Lip protection (SPF 30+)
Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
Neckwear
moisture wicking skull / knit cap
Sunglasses
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Snow Shoe Walking

Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
Snowshoes

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Difficulty

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Distance

14.6 km

Duration

6:34 h

Ascent

1,132 m

Descent

1,126 m

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