The crunch of the snow, the crisp air, the panoramic views… a snowshoe hike brings you into the heart of wintery nature, to enjoy alpine landscapes with a sense of true calmness. The speed and the distance are totally up to you, and there’s a huge range of possible routes to choose from.
- Snowshoes and igloos
In this one-of-a-kind experience, first you make your way up the mountain with snowshoes then get set up for the night. Yes, you read that right: here is where you’ll be spending a winter’s night in a self-built igloo. Naturally, in the company of a guide from Firmalpin, who know the ins and outs of igloo-building and will make sure you can sleep safe and sound. Once the igloo is set up, you’ll enjoy an evening meal under the stars and finish the day in style. In the morning, after breakfast you’ll head out again back down into the valley. It's a guaranteed memorable experience for your whole team.
Duration: 2 days
- Culinary mountain picnics
Walking through Kleinwalsertal with Herbert Edlinger is another unique experience. You’ll get insights into local agriculture and hunting, and the operations of a genuine mountain farm. The conversations and anecdotes continue over a picnic, where colleagues can chat over homemade cheese, sausage and more. This snowshoe tour is rated as medium in difficulty, but is also suitable for complete beginners. You’re taken over picturesque winter landscapes and through a couple of sporty climbs and descents.
Duration: around 3,5 hours
- Guided through Lech-Zürs
As long as you can hike, you’ll be fine with snowshoeing – anyone with an average level of fitness can discover the winter tranquility of Lech-Zürs. To make sure you don’t miss any photo ops and stick to the safest paths, it’s best to go with a guide. In Lech-Zürs you’re spoilt for choice for expert accompaniment, and in good hands with Arlberg Alpin Skischule Mohnenfluh, Four Seasons Guiding, Arlberg Free Moving, Schneesportschule Omeshorn and Skischule Oberlech. Simply call to arrange a day & time.
Duration: 2 - 4 hours, depending on the tour
- By the light of the sun or the moon
In Bregenzerwald, Aktivzentrum offers the possibility to take a tour customized to your own level, for however long you want. Just a morning? Sure. A whole day? Why not, as you’ll get to go further and enjoy winter precious silence. A night hike? Whack on that headlamp and let’s go – under the moonlight the landscape looks especially magical, a glistening winter dream.
Duration: 2 - 6 hours, depending on the tour
- Around the snowy Silvretta reservoir
At 2000m above sea level the Silvretta reservoir is a huge summer attraction, and winter transforms it into a fairytale scene. This is best experienced during a snowshoe hike. Things starts rather sedately with a trip up on the cable-car and the tunnel bus. But then it’s on with the snowshoes and into the mountainscape, led of course by qualified local professionals. Expect plenty of inside knowledge, hiking tips and colourful anecdotes.
Duration: around 5,5 hours (actual walking time around 2,5 hours)
- Night walks
When hiking through Brandnertal on a winter night, the landscape is illuminated by moonlight and a star-filled sky. Of course, in this wild country it’s best to stick to certain paths – all the more reason to go with a local guide. BergAKTIV and berg&fit offer a range of snowshoe hikes, from an evening trek powered by käsknöpfle or fondue, to a full-moon tour on the right day. All the while, over hikes and hearty food, team members get to know each other even better and keep each other going.
Duration: 2 - 4 hours, depending on the tour
