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Snowshoe touring for beginners - Maighels-Oberalp by Mammut Alpine School

Andermatt

Safe snowshoe hiking | 2 Days

Also in Uri, Switzerland

Snow Shoeing Moderate

Distance
19 km
Ascent
830 m
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
24˚
Snowshoe touring for beginners - Maighels-Oberalp by Mammut Alpine School Map

If you want a break from daily life, to enjoy the winter mountain world and experience powder snow, then snowshoe hiking is just the thing for you! You will take part in two simple day-long tours and gather your first snowshoe experiences along the way. Out on the terrain, a mountain guide will show you what to pay particular attention to.

Description

Difficulty

Moderate

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Alpine