Winter walking, Goms

Saturday 25 January - Wednesday 29 January

FULLY BOOKED! Five days of winter walking from a comfortable hotel base in the spectacular snowy scenery of the Vallée de Conches.

Highlights

Gentle wintry riverside trails along the banks of the young Rhône; quiet conifer-forest paths with animal tracks to discover; picturesque villages, with their traditional sun-darkened wooden houses and historic, whitewashed churches; vantage points high above the valley with long views towards snowy Valais peaks.

Type of hiking

  • 5 days of guided hikes (Saturday to Wednesday), exploring magical winter landscapes and the secret winter worlds of plants, animals and snow.
  • Hikes at level 1*/2*, for enthusiastic hikers on reasonably good form. Up to 500 m up and down and between 3.5 and 5 hours of walking (excluding breaks) each day.Terrain: a mix of wide, gently sloping prepared paths and some steeper, narrower trail.Terrain: a mix of wide, gently sloping prepared paths and some steeper, narrower trails.
  • Terrain: a mix of wide, gently sloping prepared paths and some steeper, narrower trails.

Meet in Reckingen on the morning of Saturday 25 January.

Price and booking

Price per person: CHF 1080 (min. 6, max. 10 participants), including: 5 days’ guided hikes; 4 nights’ accommodation in twin rooms (3* hotel) with half-board; hotel sauna.

Price excludes: transport, insurances, picnics/lunches, drinks. Please allow about 30 francs (with CFF half-fare card) for use of local train.

Booking deadline: 14 December 2024.

This tour is currently fully booked, but don’t hesitate to contact me if it interests you — I will add your name to a waiting list and keep you informed if a place becomes available.

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