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SNOOC - Sledge run in Wispile

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Gstaad's local mountain, the Wispile, is not only attractive with its beautiful slopes and panoramic views. It also offers an ideal toboggan run with the SNOOC (snowshoe sledge) to Gsteig, which is protected by its country of origin.

easy

Distance 8.2 km

0:52 h

10 m

728 m

1,917 m

1,188 m

The gondola lift takes you from the traffic-free chalet village of Gstaad comfortably up to the Wispile mountain station. Before the fast ride on skids starts, the sledge has to be pulled about 40 minutes to the start. The easy hike leads along a beautiful panoramic path along the ridge. As "compensation" an impressive view of the Spitzhorn, a fore peak of the Wildhorn, beckons.At the Chrinetritt it starts immediately. The upper part of the trail, which is also used by winter hikers, is definitely not for the fainthearted. The descent starts immediately steep and fast, one gets really speedy and has to watch out for the narrow curves. This part of the route is rightly advertised for "adventure and adventure sledgers". The lower part is a little less steep. Along different forest sections, the downhill run, which takes about an hour to calculate, winds over mostly open fields.From the end of the toboggan run it is only a few minutes' walk to Gsteig. From here the post bus takes you back to the Wispile valley station.

Author’s recommendation

Remember to book your Snooc in advance at the resort

Ski resort Wispile – Gstaad

Tel.: +41 (0)33 748 81 81

or buy it directly on snooc.ski

Author

Joseph EL HAGE

Update: January 09, 2021

Difficulty

easy

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Highest point

Wispile, 1,917 m

Lowest point

Gsteig, 1,188 m

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Safety information

As with tobogganing, snowshoeing and ski touring, check theweather and snow conditions before committing yourselfin SNOOC snowshoe sledge.

In case of any problem call

112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile/network)

Tips and hints

Whether or not you're sledding, skiing or snowshoeing, you'll learn to Snooc in less than 10 minutes. Snooc snowshoe sledding is an activity for all ages: from 7 to 77 years old!We recommend that you watch the Snooc Transformation Tutorial videos at: how to practice snooc snowshoeing

For more information visit snooc.ski

Start

Wispile, Berghaus (1907 m)\ (1,907 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'588'771E 1'143'199N

46.440037, 7.292526

DMS

46°26'24.1"N 7°17'33.1"E

UTM

32T 368839 5144357

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Destination

Gsteig, Dorf

Turn-by-turn directions

Berghaus Wispile - Chrinetritt - Satteleggli - Gsteig

The descent starts immediately, steep and fast, you become very fast and you have to pay attention to the narrow curves. This part of the route is rightly advertised as "adventure and adventure sleds". The lower part is a little less steep. Along different sections of forest, the descent, which takes about an hour to calculate, winds through mostly open fields.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Bus station Gstaad, Wispile

Getting there

The destination of Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland directly on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Lake Thun region, the Lake Geneva region and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

Parking

Paid parking spaces at the Wispile valley station.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'588'771E 1'143'199N

46.440037, 7.292526

DMS

46°26'24.1"N 7°17'33.1"E

UTM

32T 368839 5144357

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

You can find in this link books and maps recommended for this region

https://www.outdooractive.com/de/literature/reisefuehrer/adac-skiguide-2017/21161078/

Equipment

You need a SNOOC, a pair of good waterproof shoes and a quality wetsuit.For the SNOOC snowshoe sledge descent, consider a mask and scarf for the face and gaiters to prevent the snow from coming up.in the pants. Back protection is recommended.Information on SNOOC equipment, click on this link: snooc.ski

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

8.2 km

Duration

0:52 h

Ascent

10 m

Descent

728 m

Highest point

1,917 m

Lowest point

1,188 m

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