Detail
Chrine Trail 2: Lauenen – Chrinepass – Gsteig
6,09 km
2:45 hrs.
427 m
483 m
79
TOP Moderate
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Lauenen
Destination of the tour
Gsteig
Lowest point
1.175 m
Highest point
1.658 m
Properties
- Linear route
- Scenic
- Clear area
- Forest
The marked snowshoe hike leads through snow-covered landscapes, enchanting forest sections and offers impressive views.
The snowshoe tour starts at the ski lift in Lauenen and leads across the ski slope and then cross-country to the edge of the forest. From here the trail follows the forest road to the top station of the ski lift. The trail then climbs through picturesque forest sections to the Chrinenpass at 1658 m.a.s.l. On the Chrinenpass you can enjoy a wonderful view of the snow-covered mountain panorama. After the ascent, the marked trail leads downhill through enchanting landscapes to Gsteig.
Properties
Lauenen – Chrinepass – Gsteig
Equipment
We recommend the following equipment: snowshoes, sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, protection against the cold, sun protection, hiking sticks, pocket pharmacy, snacks, tea in a thermos bottle, mobile phone.
Not obligatory but recommended: Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
Safety information
This tour is signposted, but not prepared.
Plan every snowshoe tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Public Transit
Postbus Gstaad – Lauenen b. Gstaad, Rohrbrücke
Parking
Parking ski lift Lauenen
Getting There
The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.
More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.
Additional Information
Further information on snowshoe tours in the destination of Gstaad: www.gstaad.ch
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