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Tiger Trail: Wasserngrat valley station - Wasserngrat mountain station

2,28 km
1:45 hrs.
667 m
0 m
83
TOP Moderate
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Wasserngrat valley station
Destination of the tour
Wasserngrat mountain station
Lowest point
1.270 m
Highest point
1.937 m
Properties
  • Linear route
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cableway ascent/descent
  • Groomed snow
Source : Destination Gstaad

Marked and groomed snowshoe tour from the valley station to the mountain station of the Wasserngrat cable car.

The route starts at the valley station of the Wasserngrat cable car and zigzags up to the mountain station. You have the option of stopping off at the Wasserngrat mountain restaurant to enjoy the amazing view of the mountains. Return to the start via the same path or by chairlift.

Please note the operating times of the Wasserngrat chairlift.

Properties
Wasserngrat valley station - Dürrifäng - Wasserngrat mountain station
Equipment
We recommend
  • Snowshoeing equipment: snowshoes, poles, warm and stable footwear
  • Not obligatory but recommended: Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
  • Backpack, shovel, probe
  • Warm weatherproof clothing
  • Warm gloves and warm hat
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Warm drinks
  • Snack (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)
Tip of the author
Enjoy the view from the Wasserngrat mountain restaurant.
Safety information
This snowshoe tour is signposted.

 

Notes

Snowshoeing requires appropriate preparation (training, equipment) and good conditions regarding the weather as well the avalanche situation. The time indications are approximate values and significant for skilled snowshoe walkers and good weather conditions.

Public Transit
Gstaad, Wasserngratbahn
Parking
Parking valley station Wasserngrat.
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. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines. 

More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

Additional Information
See also
Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel.: +41 (0)33 748 81 81
E-Mail: info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch

www.wasserngrat.ch

The trail running route can also be found on the Strava app.

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