Guided 2-day / 2-night snowshoeing trip in the Jura with a night in a yurt

Join us in this exciting snowshoeing trip in the gorgeous rolling Jura mountains, with the ascent of the Mont d’Or, typical local cuisine, and a night in a yurt.

This trip is led by Diane McGuinness, international mountain leader.

What’s the plan

Friday

Meet your guide in Vallorbe in the evening for a welcome meeting and briefing. Night at Auberge Pour Tous.

Saturday

Breakfast at the Auberge. After a short transfer by public transport (ca. 20 minutes) we set off for a full day’s snowshoeing in the hills above Vallorbe.  As well as the snowshoe hike itself, and learning about local customs and life, we can also do some winter navigation practice if anyone is interested in learning more. Saturday night we will stay in a yurt and dine on local specialities in a traditional auberge.

Sunday

On Sunday we continue our snowshoeing trip, including the ascent of Mont d’Or for stunning views across the Leman basin towards the Alps. We aim to descend to Vallorbe around 16:00 – 16:30 to facilitate your onward travel.

Technical information

Saturday

Distance: 15km
Ascent: 850m
Descent: 300m

Sunday

Distance: 12km
Ascent: 400m
Descent: 950m

Please note that the actual distances might vary depending on the snow conditions.

Requirements

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

Insurance

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

How to get there

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

Friday

Zurich HB 18:04 – 20:35 Vallorbe (via Yverdon-les-Bains)

Sunday

Vallorbe 16:10 – 18:56 Zurich HB (via Cossonay-Penthalaz and Yverdon-les-Bains) – depending on what time we finish

If you are traveling by car, you have the possibility to park at Friday’s accommodation, Auberge pour tous in Vallorbe.

Kit list

Day 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

Night Essentials

-Long sleeve t-shirt
-Legging or shorts
-Warm socks
-Sleeping bag
-Pillow case
-Lightweight towel
-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” section)

F&B

-Water
-Thermal bottle for tea
-Snacks
-Packed lunches

Pharmacy

-Sun screen and lip protector
-Plasters (Compeed®) and basic medicine
-Face mask and hand disinfectant
-Toilet paper

Equipment rental

You have the possibility to rent snowshoes and poles directly from the guide for an additional CHF 30.

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 350.

Included in price

-2 days guided snowshoeing trip with an international mountain leader, including the ascent of Mont d’Or
-2 nights of accommodation in shared rooms, including one night in a yurt
-Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
-Dinner on Saturday

Not included in price

-Transport to/from Vallorbe
-Transfer from Vallorbe to Le Pont on Saturday morning (CHF 5.60 or CHF 2.80 with 1/2 fare travel card)
-Dinner on Friday
-Lunches (you can bring packed lunches with you or order them from both accommodations)
-Drinks and snacks

Group size

Minimum number of participants: 5
Maximum number of participants: 10

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