Snowshoeing tour - intermediate

Snowshoeing in the enchanting Val Bedretto​,​ extreme NW corner of the Canton of Ticino. Extremely panoramic​,​ this route will first take us in the direction of the Nufenen Pass (Nufenenpass) and then deviate towards the N to reach the Alpe di Cruina and the Cave delle Pigne​,​ with the lake of the same name. Packed lunch at the lake​,​ admiring the infinite expanse of peaks that extends before our eyes. Downhill​,​ we will reach the Capanna Piansecco​,​ a CAS refuge​,​ where we can refresh ourselves with a well-deserved beer​,​ before embarking on the final descent towards All'Acqua​,​ completing a beautiful circular tour. Difficulty: WT1-2 Difference in altitude: approximately 700 D+ Effort: Medium Duration: all day Packed lunch Price: >5 pax: €40​​/​​pax 5 pax: €45​​/​​pax 4 pax: €50​​/​​pax 3 pax: €65​​/​​pax 2 pax: €100​​/​​pax 1 pax: €200​​/​​pax The fee includes: accompaniment with a professional guide​,​ planning and management of the excursion​,​ training on the correct progression with the use of snowshoes and poles​,​ notes on the flora​,​ fauna and geology of the surrounding environment​,​ demonstration of the use of beacon-shovel-probe​,​ insurance customer accidents​,​ insurance in case of recovery​,​ satellite messaging in case of emergency. The fee does not include: packed lunches or lunches in the refuge (in the latter case the cost of the guide's lunch must be divided between the participants)​,​ equipment rental​,​ costs for any shared transport​,​ anything not included in the "the fee includes" item . Meeting: 9:00 am in All'Acqua​,​ Bedretto (CH) (Possibility of agreeing to share the journey by car). Necessary material: Waterproof boots or walking boots​,​ no sneakers; Ski trousers or waterproof trouser covers; Ski gloves; Hiking backpack with a minimum capacity of 20lt with wide shoulder straps​,​ ergonomic backrest 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 filled comforter; Hat and gloves; Poles with washer; Snowshoes (available for rental); Avalanche beacon​,​ shovel and probe (available for rental); Front light; Mandatory minimum water reserve of one and a half liters​,​ mineral salts and​/​or supplements recommended; Food to your taste and liking. For equipment rental it is necessary to notify a few days in advance. What you could add to your backpack: Replacement shirt and socks; A small microfiber towel; First aid kit with blister plasters; Personal glass;