Favorites in the Dolomites Picking a favorite hiking destination in the Dolomites is a tough choice for Alpenwild hikers. The Dolomites is a large region with many clusters or mountain groups to choose from. Even …
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Mont de L’Arpille is one of Switzerland’s classic snowshoe summits. Perched high above Martigny, it offers spectacular views of the Rhone Valley and the Swiss and French Alps. Starting from the pretty hamlet of Chez …
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Our Swiss Alps winter adventure tours are located in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by dozens of the highest peaks in Europe. Based from luxury spa hotels, we travel to a new location each day …
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I’ve hiked up to the Hotel Weisshorn, above St. Luc in Switzerland’s Val d’Anniviers, over a dozen times in summer as part of the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route. But during the winter, the same trail offers …
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On a high mountain pass between Switzerland and Italy, the Grand St. Bernard Hospice sits alone — isolated and quiet. In the summer, anyone can drive up, but from October to June, it’s only accessible …
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If you love winter sports but prefer a bit more wilderness and serenity than ski resorts offer, then snowshoeing may be right up your street! Winter sports like snowshoeing are the perfect way to get …
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Wondering what to wear snowshoeing? Many people dress for it as they would for downhill skiing — wearing heavy ski jackets and pants. That’s a big mistake! Snowshoeing is a lot more physically demanding than …
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There are hundreds of types of snowshoes, and the choice often feels overwhelming to beginners. To help you narrow your options, here’s a buying guide to determine the types of snowshoes that would work best …
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