Snowshoeing to Grevasalvas: Discover Heidi's Village
Grevasalvas, Heidi's village
The alpine hamlet of Grevasalvas was used in the 1970s as a film set for the movie Heidi: a cluster of enchanting little houses, used for centuries as a summer pasture and dominated by the peak of Piz Lagrev. With a simple snowshoe hike, we will follow a beautiful loop itinerary, visiting the village and continuing the excursion to reach the summit of Muotta Radonda, a superb panoramic point over the surrounding peaks, the great Lake Sils and the high peaks of the border Alps in the background. During the return, we will follow a fun descent, which will lead us to cross other groups of huts, until we return to Plaun da Lej. The fee includes: accompaniment with a Professional Guide, planning and management of the excursion, training on correct progression with the use of snowshoes and poles, notes on flora, fauna and geology of the surrounding environment, demonstration of the use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, insurance, satellite messaging in case of emergency. The fee does not include: packed lunches or lunches in a mountain hut (in the latter case the cost of the guide's lunch must be divided among the participants), equipment rental, expenses for any shared transport, anything not included in the "the fee includes" section. Meeting point: 9:00 am in Plaun da Lej (CH). (Possibility to arrange to share the car journey) Necessary material: Waterproof boots or hiking boots, no sneakers; Ski pants or waterproof overpants; Ski gloves; Hiking backpack with a minimum capacity of 20lt with wide shoulder straps, ergonomic back and waist belt for weight distribution; Clothing in relation to the season and the weather, in any case it is always advisable to dress in layers; Rain jacket; Down jacket; Hat and gloves; Poles with snow basket; Snowshoes (available for rent); Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (available for rent); Headlamp; Water reserve of one and a half liters minimum mandatory, it is recommended to have mineral salts and / or supplements; Food to your taste and liking. For equipment rental, you need to give a few days' notice. What you could add to your backpack: Change of t-shirt and socks; A small microfiber towel; First aid kit with blister plasters; Personal glass;
The experience
The alpine hamlet of Grevasalvas was used in the 1970s as a film set for the movie Heidi: a cluster of enchanting little houses, used for centuries as a summer pasture and dominated by the peak of Piz Lagrev. With a simple snowshoe hike, we will follow a beautiful loop itinerary, visiting the village and continuing the excursion to reach the summit of Muotta Radonda, a superb panoramic point over the surrounding peaks, the great Lake Sils and the high peaks of the border Alps in the background. During the return, we will follow a fun descent, which will lead us to cross other groups of huts, until we return to Plaun da Lej. The fee includes: accompaniment with a Professional Guide, planning and management of the excursion, training on correct progression with the use of snowshoes and poles, notes on flora, fauna and geology of the surrounding environment, demonstration of the use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, insurance, satellite messaging in case of emergency. The fee does not include: packed lunches or lunches in a mountain hut (in the latter case the cost of the guide's lunch must be divided among the participants), equipment rental, expenses for any shared transport, anything not included in the "the fee includes" section. Meeting point: 9:00 am in Plaun da Lej (CH). (Possibility to arrange to share the car journey) Necessary material: Waterproof boots or hiking boots, no sneakers; Ski pants or waterproof overpants; Ski gloves; Hiking backpack with a minimum capacity of 20lt with wide shoulder straps, ergonomic back and waist belt for weight distribution; Clothing in relation to the season and the weather, in any case it is always advisable to dress in layers; Rain jacket; Down jacket; Hat and gloves; Poles with snow basket; Snowshoes (available for rent); Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (available for rent); Headlamp; Water reserve of one and a half liters minimum mandatory, it is recommended to have mineral salts and / or supplements; Food to your taste and liking. For equipment rental, you need to give a few days' notice. What you could add to your backpack: Change of t-shirt and socks; A small microfiber towel; First aid kit with blister plasters; Personal glass;
How hard is it, really
What's included in the price
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Apple MapsHow do you get to San Giovanni di Fassa? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
Your guide
Upcoming outings with Francesco D.
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