http://www.myswissalps.com/en/forum/topic749-hiking-in-the-alps-in-the-easter.aspx MySwissAlps forum - Hiking - Hiking in the Alps in the Easter - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:21:36 GMT Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:21:36 GMT http://www.myswissalps.com/en/forum/topic749-hiking-in-the-alps-in-the-easter.aspx
Thank you very much for very useful advice and directions to more info. You helped us a lot :-) I really appreciate the help you provide on this website.]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:21:36 GMT http://www.myswissalps.com/en/forum/topic749-hiking-in-the-alps-in-the-easter.aspx general hiking tips and the Swiss mountain hut organisation SAC may help you. The website of Wanderland Schweiz offers great information on local, regional and national hiking tours, including accommodation and transportation tips.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:57:16 GMT http://www.myswissalps.com/en/forum/topic749-hiking-in-the-alps-in-the-easter.aspx
Yes, I did find the website, thank you. We will have to re-consider this hike then.

But in general, will we need some special permissions to hike and camp out in Switzerland?

Thanks again.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:59:04 GMT http://www.myswissalps.com/en/forum/topic749-hiking-in-the-alps-in-the-easter.aspx
Welcome here! I don't know the Sentiero alpino Calanca from personal experience, but I do know that it's accessible from mid June to October only. It's not safe otherwise. You've probably already found their website with more information. Some alternatives can be found through the San Bernardino website. Perhaps someone else has more suggestions for you.
edited by modarno on Mar 28, 2011]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:39:19 GMT http://www.myswissalps.com/en/forum/topic749-hiking-in-the-alps-in-the-easter.aspx
Just found this forum and it seems to be just what I need :-)

We are three guys who have never been hiking in the Swiss Alps before but would like to try it in this coming Easter. We are excited about the "Sentiero Alpino Calanca" hike but we're not sure it's going to be possible. I hope you can help us with a few questions.

First of all, do you think the weather is going to make it impossible? We wouldn't mind some snow but what do you think?

What about restrictions on hiking in the area? Are we allowed at all? Will we need to get/buy special licenses? And what about camping out? Is that allowed?

If this hike is not possible, other suggestions are very welcome.

Thank you very much!]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:19:24 GMT