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Winter Sports

Your guide to winter thrills

Winter sports thrill with the excitement of ski slopes, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and a wide range of winter activities. Whether exploring serene landscapes or carving through fresh powder, winter is always coming!

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Editor's Pick

Ski touring in Villgraten

To the rhythm of your breathing

‘Thirty years ago, the Sanfter Tourismus was already established as a winter sports destination for those looking for peace and nature. Without slopes, lifts and snow cannons, but with the authentic valley, untouchedGou mountains and pure air as the main attraction. Choosing uncompromising beauty. Meanwhile, this is exactly what an increasing number of winter sports enthusiasts are looking for’.

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Featured STORIES

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The Best Slopes of Lucerne

Freeriding and Cruising in Engelberg and Klewenalp

Explore the ski slopes around Lucerne, with Engelberg as a leading freeride destination and the Big Five off-piste runs. Enjoy comfortable descents on Schinberg and Sätteli, discover fairytale routes at..
Winter wonderland: The Lake & Volcano route in Chile

Lakes and Volcanoes

Austral winter in the Andes of Southern Chile

WideOyster’s Frits Meyst didn’t have to think twice when he was invited to join a winter adventure on the lakes and volcanoes route in Chile. Intrigued by the forces of..
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Saas-Fee/Saastal

Destination Adventure

The Saas-Fee/Saastal region is an exceptional location. Here the road ends and the adventure begins in a mountain world of glaciers and four-thousanders. You are not there yet in heaven,..
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Winter adventures in Sweden

An icy expedition with Outdoor Vagabond

Tearing across frozen lakes on snowmobiles. Walking with expedition skis to the tops of the Scandinavian Mountains. Building snow caves and sleeping in them. We Joined a winter expedition in..

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Where Snow, Soil and Family Meet

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Aletsch Arena, Valais, Switzerland: A timeless winter village scene unfolds as dusk settles, with snow-covered chalets glowing warmly against the darkening mountain landscape.

Winter Sports in the Aletsch Arena, Valais

Where Silence Fills the Mountains

A skier carves down a snow-covered slope in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by majestic mountains and clear blue skies, embodying the spirit of pure adventure.

Les Marécottes, Martigny Région, Valais

Across the border of paradise

The Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt, Switzerland, offers stunning views of the Matterhorn and the Alps, especially magical at night under the stars.

Gornergrat, Valais – Dining & Sleeping Under the Stars

A starry night above Zermatt’s glaciers

A man snowshoes through the Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in the Pyrenees of Catalonia, heading towards Refugi Colomèrs.

Snowshoeing in Val d´Arán

Colomers in Memory

A snowboarder carves down a snow-covered slope in the Pyrenees of Catalonia, enjoying a winter ski safari with charming villages and local gastronomy.

A Catalan Ski Safari

High Altitudes of the Soul

David Serrano, owner of REFU Brewery, offers a toast. He embodies the spirit of Val d’Aran, a region in the Pyrenees where diverse people thrive.

Faces of Val d’Aran

Pearl of the Catalan Pyrenees

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A Taste of Gourette

Sublime Slopes & Savoury Cheeses in the Pyrenees

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The Pyrenees of Catalonia

Winter in the Realm of Royalty

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4 Icy Adventures in Switzerland

Canyoning, Ice Climbing, Cross-country Skiing & Ice Bathing

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Into The Wild

If you want something really different, Adam’s Outdoor Vagabond is the place to be. Nordic back-country ski expeditions, winter camping, winter survival, winter hut trips, snowmobile safaris. It is all possible. Not only here in central Sweden, but also to the Sarek nature reserve further north. Adam prefers to make adventures to measure. So check out his website or contact him, you won’t regret it.

WideOyster Journeys

We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.

Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.

So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?

Winter enjoyment

No, you don’t have to be a mile-eater on skis to enjoy winter in Valais to the max. The mountains, snow-capped alps, authentic villages, lakes and streams can also be discovered at a slower pace. The region excels in so-called alternative winter sports such as sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.

WideOyster Journeys

We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.

Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.

So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?

Welcome to the Pyrenees!

Experience and enjoy the more than 1,000 km of slopes in the French Pyrenees. To get the most out of your stay in the snow; to find out whether the weather looks good or uncertain; to discover what great moments in the mountains taste like; to stop your time in the 39 resorts of the French Pyrenees. This is where it all begins.

WideOyster Journeys

We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.

Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.

So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Arc’teryx

Zeta SL Jacket

Always dry

It may be quite an expense, but the Arc’teryx Zeta SL Jacket is very strong and ultra-functional and in the first decade, you certainly don’t have to buy another raincoat. This super lightweight jacket protects excellently. It is made with Gore-Tex Active, a waterproof membrane that not only ensures that the water doesn’t get through it but also keeps you dry under your coat because your sweat can escape. € 330,-

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Helly Hansen

H1 Pro Seamless

Insulate to the max

With the bottoms weighing just 138g (top 207g) these base layers have no right being as good as they are, but the combination of seamless construction, thermal mapping and a mix of merino wool and Helly Hansen’s own Lifa fabric tech you’ve got the ultimate in performance without the bulk.

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Deuter

Alproof Ride 18

Avalanche airbag

At some point in skitouring, you face the question: skip avalanche terrain or invest in an airbag? I chose peace of mind. With the Alproof Ride 18 and its advanced Alpride E2 Airbag System, I feel safe in the backcountry. Its supercapacitor tech ensures fast, reliable deployment — even in freezing conditions.

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