LA COMBE REFUGE (Snowshoeing)

Two day race with overnight stay in a wilderness area far from any infrastructure. The result is a completely frozen mountain lake and a pass with views of the Valais Alps to marvel at.

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE

CHF 550.- à 75.- per person / The price is degressive depending on the number of participants.

10 January au 10 April

Group size: 2 - 8 persons

Difficulty: Difficult

Meeting at the Flon car park, check-up of the equipment and meeting of the team! Departure from the Flon for a trek of about 4 hours to the refuge located at 1916 m.

Night at the hut, half and half fondue by candlelight and breakfast in the morning. Beware, the hut does not have heating facilities, intense cold in the middle of the night, sleeping bag of -0°C recommended.

Departure in the morning towards the Col de Chaudin, magnificent view of the Valaisan Alps. Then back to Le Flon, arrival before noon.

DAY 1

Ascent to the refuge via Lake Taney

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, warm and waterproof clothing for jacket and trousers, snowshoes, sticks, 3L water bottle, thermos flask, 35L bag, winter shoes, sleeping bag (-10°C).

Difficulty: 5.5 km – 830m ascent +

  • 12:30 – Check-up and departure from the Parking-Flon (can be picked up by car from Montreux).
  • 13.30 – Arrival at Lake Taney. Break of 15 minutes at the lake.
  • 16:30 – Arrival at the refuge, installation of the camp.
  • 18:00 – Preparation of the supper, night by candlelight.

DAY 2

Return via the Col de Chaudin

Difficulty: 11.4km – 477m altitude gain / 1’325m altitude loss

  • 07:00 – Waking up, breakfast, packing and preparing the equipment.
  • 08.00 – Departure for the Col de Chaudin.
  • 11:00 – Arrival at the pass, break at the viewpoint.
  • 11:30 – Aperitif & picnic.
  • 12:30 – Departure for the descent to the Parking du Flon.
  • 15:30 – Arrival at the Parking du Flon.

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