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 Be insured against accidents (rescue and subsequent medical treatment), for although mountain rescue is highly organised and efficient in Switzerland, it can be extremely expensive for the casualty.

 Finally, please help keep the mountains and their valleys litter-free.

Suggested equipment

Walkers on the path below Cabane d'Ar Pitetta (Val d’Anniviers)

While experienced hill walkers will no doubt have their own preferences, the following list is offered as a guide to newcomers to the Alps. Some items will clearly not be needed if you envisage tackling only low valley routes.

Clothing

 Walking boots – must be comfortable, a good fit, have ankle support and plenty of grip in the soles

 Trainers or similar for wearing in huts, hotels and villages

 Wind- and water-proof jacket and overtrousers

 Woollen hat and sunhat

 Gloves

 Fleece or woollen sweater

 Shirts – 2 or 3 for a fortnight’s holiday

 Warm long trousers, slacks or breeches – not jeans, which are very cold when wet and take ages to dry