Programm Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing & igloo construction | Locate Upper Styria on the map | Scheduled trips

Do you want to experience Austrian Alps, but you only have a short time to do it? Go on a day journey with an experienced multilingual hiking guide to explore by snowshoes the accessible and beautiful styrian mountain range (Upper Styria and its surroundings).

These tours are perfect if you are looking to get out for a few hours into the solitude and beauty of the winter backcountry and the mountains in winter at a leisurely pace.
With snowshoes you can move along at a slow pace, often where no one else is, and even venture off trail to explore forests and frozen lakes below snow covered summits of extraordinary beauty, away from the crowds that make up the ski slope scene.
Snowshoes are also an ideal way to view winter wildlife. 

You need no experience to strap on a pair of snowshoes and have your guide teach you the basics of this simple mode of winter travel. Within minutes you will feel right at home tromping along behind your guide into a new environment.

All one day long excursions without lodging, returning to your hotel in the evening take place every week end during the months of late November thru mid April. They typically begin at 8 am and last about 5-6 hours (walking time).
All within an hour drive from Vienna!
If you are out in Vienna for a sightseeing trip, don’t hesitate to contact me!

Trip times: usually from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm depending on length and elevation gain

Vertical height: about 2,400 feet

Price: 29,- €/person (group size: min. 4, max. 12)

All this in one day!
• Breathtaking mountains sceneries
• Discover a well preserved wildlife & flora
• Take a break in a traditional mountain hut (and enjoy the local food!)
• All within 1 ½ hour of Vienna
• Great opportunity to meet locals, expats & travelers

What’s included:
• English, French & German speaking guide
• State certified hiking guide
• Free Vienna pick-up & drop off (places limited)

Price does not include:
• Food and drink
• Equipment: Trekking Austria customers get discounts on gear rental (snowshoes and poles - avalanche rescue gear if necessary) from the shop Bergfuchs (Kaiserstrasse 15, 1070 Vienna, Tel : 01 523 96 98). Simply show your booking confirmation (email) to get the discount.
• Mountain rescue insurance
• Transportation (free of charge in my car - 4 seats - first come first served!)

Registration: to book a place on this trip, please call or e-mail me to inquire about availability. An email will be sent to you to confirm the booking.
• Tel.: + 43 681 10 64 08 28
• Email: info@trekkingaustria.com
• Skype: yannicklaffrat

Payment: in cash

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Snowshoeing and winter snow camping (igloo and snow cave construction)

Some of my snowshoeing trips are combined with winter snow camping sessions.

During those days, you will learn the skills needed for overnight winter camping, including igloo and snow cave construction and basic survival techniques for winter travel.

The sites that are used for the course are usually close to the trailhead and do not require more than 2-3 hours of approach on snowshoes. This allows for more time to be spent building igloos, snow caves and setting up our winter camp!

The first field day is spent approaching a backcountry base camp area. Locations are chosen that will require minimum travel times. After camp is reached you will spend time building a variety of snow shelters such as snow caves and igloos. The main emphasis is to learn and practice skills for establishing a good winter camp.

Day-2 will provide an opportunity to go for a tour and explore the fantastic winter backcountry.

The field sessions are held in a variety of locations based on current snow, weather and backcountry conditions. The actual location will be determined a few days prior to the course start.

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Check out the site and if you don’t find what you’re looking for then get in touch.
Check out the list of scheduled trips, and if the trip you want is full, I will customize a tour specifically for your group!

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