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Snowshoeing
Sea to sea with snowshoes
landscape Moderate
hiking 5.18 kilometers
schedule 02:20 h
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Starting in Bretaye, this 5 km snowshoe walk leads through peaceful winter landscapes of glacial lakes and mountains bordered by fir forests.
Difficulty
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Best season
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Winter
Highest point
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Lowest point
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Route Information
Start - Sea to sea with snowshoes
Arrival - Sea to sea with snowshoes
Description
The route starts at the Col de Bretaye. When the Villars - Bretaye mountain train arrives, cross the pretty hamlet of Bretaye and its wooden chalets in the direction of the Bretaye lake. The lake is on your left. A little further on, the Lac Noir can be seen on your right near the start of the La...
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Recommendations
- Find out about the weather and snow conditions.Take a map or a plan of the route.
- Respect the signs and prohibitions.
- Turn back if in doubt.
- Take a drink and a mobile phone.
- Take your rubbish with you.
- Out of respect for the fauna and the environment, keep your dog on a lead and pick up its droppings.
- You enter the snowshoe trails under your own responsibility. The tourist offices cannot be held responsible for any accidents, loss or problems caused by the forces of nature.
Practical information
Price
Return ticket by train (Villars-Bretaye)
| With the Magic Pass | Free of charge |
| With the Liberty Pass | Free of charge |
| Regular train ticket - adult | CHF 25 |
| Regular train ticket - child | CHF 12.5 |
With the Magic Pass
Free of charge
With the Liberty Pass
Free of charge
Regular train ticket - adult
CHF 25
Regular train ticket - child
CHF 12.5
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Useful information and contact
Getting to Villars
On-site parking and transport
Brochures and maps
Practical information
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Office du Tourisme de Villars
Avenue Centrale 140 CP 100
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
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+41 24 495 32 32
- mail
info@villars.ch
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