UNESCO Biosphere and Gastronomy in Entlebuch - 3-day Guided Snowshoeing

What's the plan?

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Day 1: Friday

Meet at the Kambly Factory in Trübschachen from 10:15. There we will have a coffee and visit the delicacies factory before starting our hike to Escholzmatt. This is a hike of about 12 km and 500m of altitude difference that we will do on foot. From Escholzmatt we will take the post bus to the  Kreuz Inn in Marbach (10 minutes).

We will be staying in double or triple rooms.

If there is a lot of snow, there will be a slight variation, but I will inform you in advance.

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Day 2: Saturday

We will take the cabins to Marbachegg and undertake a magnificent tour in the snow (9km and 600m of altitude difference), before going to eat at the  Schottenhof Lochsitli farm  . Renate will let us taste the delicacies of the farm. Then we will return quietly to our  Kreuz inn in Marbach  where we can drink a little tea, eat a delicious slice of cake before dinner.

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Day 3: Sunday

After our breakfast, we will go to Kemmeribodenbad on foot or by snowshoes (12 km and 600 m of altitude difference), where we will taste the famous "Meringues à la crème" at the magnificent Kemmeribodenbad hotel .

After this hearty snack, we will take the post bus again to collect our luggage from the Kreuz Inn in Marbach  before returning home.

If you only want to come for two days, let us know. It is also possible to arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. The rate will be changed.

We will have the possibility to drop off luggage on hiking days.

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Requirements

To join this event, you must be a fit hiker and have sure-footedness. This will require around 6hrs of walking per day.

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Insurance

It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

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How to get there

If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:

• Friday: Zurich HB 08:32 - 10:12 Trübschachen (via Bern)
• Sunday: Trübschachen  16:14 - 17:51 Zurich HB (via Luzern) - depending on the time the event finishes

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Kit list

Day clothing essentials

• Winter hiking boots
• Base layers
• Hiking or skiing trousers
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Thin gloves
• Thick gloves

Night essentials

• Lightweight towel
• Sleeping bag liner (only in the dorm, bed linens are provided in double and single rooms)
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Ear plugs

Technical gear

• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
• Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
• Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"

F&B

• Water
• Thermal bottle for tea
• Snacks
• Packed lunch (for Friday)

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

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Equipment rental

You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:

• Snowshoes and poles: CHF 30
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 50

You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.

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Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 750 per participant.

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Included in price

• 3 days of guided hikes with a mountain leader, in a small group
• 2 nights at the Hotel Kreuz in Marbach incl. half-board and coffee/cake on Friday and Saturday, as well as walking tea
• Lunch at Schottenhof Lochsitli
• Meringues and coffee at Hotel Kemmeribodenbad

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Not included in price

• Drinks and snacks
• Friday lunch
• Public transport
• Equipment rental

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Group size

Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

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By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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