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Reserve Snowshoes Easy Level
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Free cancellation if canceled at least 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Description
In this activity: You will learn to use snowshoes from the ground up, how to identify potential risk zones, and how to navigate snowy mountain terrain.
The highlights: Getting started with snowshoeing, the vast snowy landscapes, and the stunning panoramic views of the Cantabrian Mountains.
Details In this weekend activity, we will head out on an easy-level snowshoe route lasting about 3 hours. It is designed for those who get some exercise during the week and active children or teens (capable of keeping up with an adult pace). Through practical scenarios, we will learn how to handle snowshoes, gaining the skills needed to tackle more advanced and longer routes in the future.
However... you will also have plenty of time to take photos in the snow, marvel at the landscapes of Asturias and León, see the Fuentes de Invierno and San Isidro ski resorts, and even spot animal tracks!
-Duration: 3 hours
-Elevation Gain: 150m
-Distance: Approx. 6 km
-Route Type: Circular
-Location: Base of Pico Torres, Fuentes de Invierno
-Contents: Snowshoe components, positioning, coordination, footwork, basic nivology (snow science), risks, practice areas, and maintenance.
What will you need to bring?
- Mountain or hiking clothes
- Hiking boots or waterproof footwear
- Sunglasses (MANDATORY)
- Gloves, hat, and sunscreen
- A backpack with a snack and water
Included
- Snowshoe route with a professional Mountain Guide
- Snowshoe and pole rental
- Accident insurance
- Snack
- Additional technical material
How to get there: Meeting Point: La Raya, La Braña, Asturias, at the summit of the San Isidro Pass (AS-253 road), Asturian side. From Oviedo, head toward Felechosa and continue up the mountain pass road.
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours
Together let's take care of the environment and turn the future into a better destination. For a regenerative tourism.
