Freeride & snowshoeing

Snowshoe tour to Lägh da Cavloc

Maloja – The signposted snowshoe tour starts in Orden and passes through an idyllic mountain forest to reach Lake Cavloccio and the nearby Alp da Cavloc. After a break, you can follow the same route back or turn it into a round trip via Plan Canin. engadin.ch/plan-canin

1 Freeride heaven

Diavolezza-Lagalb – The Diavolezza-Lagalb region is heaven for anyone who loves the thrill of riding untracked powder snow. The best way to discover the finest off-piste terrain in safety is to explore in the company of one of the experienced mountain guides from Go Vertical: these specialists know the terrain like the back of their hand. engadin.ch/free-ride

Avalanche awareness courses

Anyone who ventures off-piste will benefit from one of the avalanche awareness courses run by the Pontresina Mountaineering School. This basic training for all ski tourers and freeriders focuses on preventing avalanches, but also offers practice in what to do in an emergency. engadin.ch/bergsteigerschule-pontresina

Snow tour bus

The snow tour bus is a pilot project from the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). One of its routes leads from Silvaplana to the Julier Pass and back again. Two ski touring areas await around Piz Julier and Piz Grevasalvas, with runs down into the Upper Engadin. engadin.ch/snow-tour-bus engadin.ch/free-ride

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Far from the pistes: tips for extra safety

The freedoms of a freeride outing also carry certain dangers. However, by following various rules, participants can reduce risk. Riders should study the latest weather and avalanche reports before every trip, for example; they should venture on to open terrain only in company and never alone; tackle steep slopes one by one; and carry the necessary equipment at all times. Find further tips for freeriders at: engadin.ch/free-ride