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Snowshoe rally

Office du Tourisme Les Paccots - La Veveyse

1618 Châtel-St-Denis

fribourg.ch/fr/les-paccots/

Put on your snowshoes, solve the riddles and set off on a family adventure in Les Paccots!

Discover Les Paccots area with a fun snowshoe rally along the Vuipay trail. Along the way, riddle stations invite you to observe, think and learn more about the region’s natural and local heritage.

This activity is suitable for everyone and is perfect to enjoy with family, friends or as a couple. To round off your outing, a tasty break at the buvette du Vuipay is included in the registration. You can enjoy a seasonal tart accompanied by a warming drink of your choice: tea, coffee, hot chocolate or squash.

🎁 Bonus: Answer the riddles correctly to enter the prize draw and try your luck at winning one of the vouchers for the buvette du Vuipay.

Fancy taking up the challenge? For further information or to register, contact Les Paccots – La Veveyse Tourism.

Public holidays:
  • 24 December 2026 (Christmas Eve)
  • 25 December 2026 (Christmas Day)
  • 1 January 2027 (New Year's Day)
    From 19 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027

    Tuesday - Sunday

    09:00 - 17:30

    From 6 to 14 Feb 2027

    Tuesday - Sunday

    09:00 - 17:30

    Individual rate

    Snowshoe rally with tart & drink at Vuipay 10.- CHF

    General information:

    • Information & collection of rally materials: Point Info Les Paccots (Route des Paccots 215, 1619 Les Paccots)
    • The activity takes place in all weather conditions.
    • In case of insufficient snow, the route can still be completed with good walking shoes.
    • Participants must bring their own snowshoe equipment.

    Dates and availability

    Christmas holidays: Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027

    • The activity is available from Tuesday to Sunday.
    • The activity is not available on 24 and 25 December 2026 or 1 January 2027.

    Carnival holidays: Saturday 6 February 2027 to Sunday 14 February 2027

    • The activity is available from Tuesday to Sunday.

    Times:

    • Collection of rally materials : between 09:00 and 13:00
    • Last departure from La Cuva parking area: 3:00 pm
    • Break at the buvette du Vuipay: between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm

    Route:

    • Starting point: La Cuva parking area
    • Route: Vuipay snowshoe trail
    • Distance: 4.4 km
    • Elevation gain: 335 m
    • Walking time: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (excluding breaks)

    Dates and timetable

    Public holidays:
    • 24 December 2026 (Christmas Eve)
    • 25 December 2026 (Christmas Day)
    • 1 January 2027 (New Year's Day)
      From 19 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027

      Tuesday - Sunday

      09:00 - 17:30

      From 6 to 14 Feb 2027

      Tuesday - Sunday

      09:00 - 17:30

      Office du Tourisme Les Paccots - La Veveyse

      1618 Châtel-St-Denis

      fribourg.ch/fr/les-paccots/

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