Guided snowshoe hike to Eggberg, St. Antönien

Join us for this beautiful snowshoeing day above the Walsersdorf St. Antönien in Graubünden!

The circular tour to the 2200m high Eggberg, a promising and famous peak in the Prättigau, offers you stunning views of the surrounding peaks and a gorgeous wild winter atmosphere.

This snowshoe hike is led by Otto van Andel, International Mountain Leader.

What’s the plan

Meet Otto at St. Antönien, Platz at 09:40. From there we start our beautiful day hike in the snow and return to St. Antönien in the afternoon.

Technical information

Distance: approx. 12km
Ascent: 650m
Descent: 650m

Requirements

To join this snowshoe hike, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience needed.

How to get there

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

-Zurich HB 07:38 – 09:40 St. Antönien, Platz (via Landquart and Küblis)
-Return from St. Antönien, Platz in the afternoon

The snowshoe hike is adapted to the avalanche danger / subject to change. Therefore we recommend you book your train ticket the day before, once we can confirm the exact destination.

Kit list

Clothing Essentials

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

Technical gear

-Hiking backpack (20-30L)
-Waterproof backpack cover
-Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
-Snowshoes and poles (can be rented out – see “Equipment rental”)
-Avalanche transceiver (can be rented out – see “Equipment rental”)

F&B

-Water (min. 2L)
-Thermal bottle with tea
-Snacks
-Packed lunch

Pharmacy

-Sun screen and lip protector
-Plasters and basic medicine

Equipment rental

You have the possibility to rent the following items directly from the guide:

-Snowshoes and poles: CHF 15
-Avalanche transceiver: CHF 15

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 80.

Included in price

-Guided snowshoe hike with a certified mountain leader

Not included in price

-Transport
-Equipment rental
-Packed lunch
-Drinks and snacks

Group size

Min. 4 participants
Max. 10 participants

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