No specific level of physical preparation or experience on the boat is necessary. Boat trips are organized according to the weather and in case of bad weather they are postponed to the next day.

Clothing: Gloves, heavy socks, thermal first layer (tights and jersey), thermal sweater, non-cotton hiking pants, mountain or waxed shell, walking boots or shoes, mountain backpack (ideal as hand luggage).

Winter season: Flashlight, heavy and waterproof gloves, balaclava or otherwise good head covering. It is essential that the extremities are always warm and dry because the activity is little and the cold is often a lot.

Recommended items: Spare first thermal layer, a second thermal sweater, spare gloves, hat, walking poles, sunglasses, books, travel journal, camera, Swiss army knife.