Igloo building in Switzerland

Igloo building in Switzerland! Build a house in just a few hours. Learning the hard way of life in the Septentrion. Wherever there’s snow in Switzerland. In the heart of the majestic Swiss Alps, a unique adventure awaits you: igloo building. Indeed, every winter, when snow covers the peaks, it’s the perfect time to embark on this unforgettable experience.

As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, mountain enthusiasts gather, equipped with shovels and buckets. Supervised by our guides, you venture into snowy landscapes in search of a place to erect their igloo. You’re ready to face the cold and create your own snow shelter. To begin with, with patience and determination, you set about the task. You compact the snow to form solid blocks. Each block is carefully carved and stacked, following an age-old technique handed down from generation to generation. Hours pass, but no one counts, absorbed by the magic of the moment. Exchanges are warm, punctuated by laughter and jokes, strengthening the bonds between participants.

When the last block is laid, a sense of accomplishment fills the group. They contemplate their creation with pride, a true refuge in the heart of hostile nature. Then night falls slowly, shrouding the mountains in a veil of darkness. Inside the igloo, body warmth and candlelight create a cosy atmosphere conducive to sharing and exchange. Under a starry sky, lulled to sleep by the silence of the mountains, you drift off to sleep. Tomorrow, a new day awaits them, full of discoveries and thrills in the Swiss Alps.

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    Igloo building in Switzerland

    Igloo building and snowshoeing with fondue at AMDEN – CHF 195.00

    CHF 195.00

    In Amden or elsewhere, experience a day of adventure like the Inuit of the Far North.

    Learn to build an igloo using an ancestral technique

    The sun rises, and we begin our snowshoe trek. Crossing the snow-covered expanses, we admire the immaculate landscape. We reach our igloo-building site. Armed with shovels, we carve out blocks of snow, stacking them carefully to form our shelters. Around midday, it’s time for a fondue. In a convivial atmosphere, we dip pieces of bread into the melted cheese, savouring each mouthful with delight. In the afternoon, we resume our work to finish our igloos. Then we put on our snowshoes and head back to base camp.

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