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As for all the mountain activities, you must not overestimate yourself venturing into difficult and arduous paths: inquire about the route to follow and the conditions of the snow and always check the weather forecast. Every winter the snow conditions may be different so the recommended periods for each excursion are approximate.
See also the guided snowshoe walks.
This walk to the Arp du Bois takes hikers on a charming tour round the high Coumba Freida: you cannot miss the wonderful panoramic views over the Créton de Midi.
Easy snowshoe route through the woods that cover the gentle slopes along the divide between Val d’Ayas and the central valley.
Springtime route to be taken during the period when the refuge is normally open: in this way you can appreciate the refuge’s beautiful setting and the warm welcome and courtesy of those who run it.
This is a route for ski-mountaineers approaching the Gran Paradiso. The Chabod Refuge can become an interesting destination in its own right for winter hikers: stunningly beautiful views and close encounters with local wildlife!
Legislative Decree 28 February 2021, n. 40 - article 26 paragraph 2:
"Those who practice ski-mountaineering or off-piste skiing or hiking activities, even using snowshoes, in snow-covered locations where, due to snow and weather conditions, there are risks of avalanches, must equip themselves with special electronic signalling and search systems, shovel and snow probe to guarantee a suitable rescue intervention".
