Snowshoeing / St-Cergue - La Cure

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Taking advantage of the snowy days, this Sunday we are going to do a snowshoe hike from St-Cergue to La Cure. This is a 10.8km itinerary leaving from the train station at St-Cergue and finishing at the border with France where we will take the train back.

We will need snowshoes (raquettes a neige) for this hike. The temperature will be between -2C and -5C so ensure you dress properly with enough warm layers.

🏔️ HIKE DETAILS

We will meet at 10:03 at the St Cergue train station.

We will walk at a moderate pace and will be making stops for lunch, snacks, and to admire the views. There is no covered place where we can make a stop for lunch so we will have our picnic time outdoors.

Starting time: 10:03
Duration: 5:30 hours (including breaks)
Length: 10.8km
Elevation gain: 510m ascent / 395m descent

Map: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/889955684

Please download the SwissMobile app and download the map provided. This is for your own safety in case you get far from the group.

🏃‍♀️ TECHNICAL / PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY

This hike is not technically difficult but you need to be moderately fit to do it as the group normally walks fast. Ideally you should have have snowshoed before.

🥾 EQUIPMENT

This hike requires snowshoes. You can rent snowshoes in Geneva at this location: https://www.locaski.ch/

🌏 DIRECTIONS

If you come from Geneva take the following:

• RE33 (direction St-Maurice) departing Cornavin at 9:08 and arriving in Nyon at 9:24.
• Then, take the R55 (direction La Cure) departing Nyon at 9:29 and arriving in St-Cergue at 10:03.

If you come from Lausanne take the following:

• IR95 (direction Geneve-Aeroport) departing Lausanne at 8:49 and arriving in Nyon at 9:19.
• Then, take the R55 (direction La Cure) departing Nyon at 9:29 and arriving in St-Cergue at 10:03.

Please note that to take the R55, you have to a bit behind the Nyon station and then take the escalator underground.

If you come by car: You can park at St-Cergue and when we finish, take the train back from La Cure to St-Cergue.

🧣WHAT TO BRING

-Warm/waterproof layered clothes
-Jacket, hat, gloves
-Snowshoes
-Crampons
-Trekking poles
-Headlamp
-Hiking boots
-Lunch and snacks
-Sufficient Water
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

You agree when you sign up for this group, or any of the events, that you have read, understood, and accepted the following terms. This is not a guided tour, everyone is responsible for his/her own. You are attending at your own risk and you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being. You are responsible for informing yourself about the event, bringing the proper equipment, and being properly insured. You waive any claim against the organizer for any loss, damage, expense, injury, or any other situation incurred or suffered as a result of your participation in the event. These terms extend and apply to, and also cover and include, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability.