Authentic mountain experiences
History of the Earth in 4.6 km
4.6 billion years in 4.6 km for a new understanding of the history of our planet
On this journey, each step will be equivalent to 1 million years. In the process, a new vision of our common history will emerge, which will allow the development of new perspectives. We will then be able to imagine sustainable solutions to the challenges and crises of our time
This day will be like no other.
We'll walk along the history of the earth, starting from the day it was formed. We'll see the moment the moon became our satellite, much closer - and bigger - then today, we'll witness the arrival of water, the birth of oceans, the first continent(s), the start of life, and a few mass extinctions such as the one of the Dinausors. We'll see the days get longer, the sun's radiaton change, and what happened more recently: the arrival of hominids, the formation of the alps, the ice ages and finally the start of the neolithic period to end with what is proposed to be the "anthropocene".
Programme
Timing example: start at around 10am, end at around 2 pm. Program and location will be sent on request and registration
Gear list
Rainproof backpack (approx. 25 liters)
Personal belongings and medication, telephone
Tick repellent
(High) hiking shoes with profiled / Vibram soles
Warm hiking clothes, at least:
1st technical layer, e.g. wool (avoid cotton), also for legs in case of low temperatures or wind
2nd warm layer with fleece jacket plus down (puff) jacket
Long pants and hiking jacket
If not waterproof: provide additional protection against rain. Evt. umbrella
Sunglasses, sun cream, hat, possibly a pair of light gloves
1 liter of water minimum, 2 liters maximum, possibly a thermos
Snacks, dried fruit, etc.
Walking sticks, camera, binoculars (recommended)
Pricing and Booking
You can place a booking request to obain a quote that we will confirm after having contacted you to finalise all details. Contact us for special arrangements
Special arrangement examples:
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Lodging / meeting room booking
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Organisation of outdoor workshops
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Catering on the way, picnics, for example cheese fondue, tea, biodynamic wine from Domaine de la Colombe à Féchy, Italian espresso coffee, etc.
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Wine tasting events
We offer VIP minibus transfer to the event's starting point.
Payment terms: 50% upfront, 50% after the event. 100% of the fees are due in case of cancellation 15 days before the beginning of the tour, and 50% for 30 days
Included
Guiding services by a professional Mountain leader with Swiss federal certificate
Fresh espresso coffee or tea at the meeting point
Presentation of the Deep Time Walk theme along the way, over approx. 4.6 km
Explanations about the region, its nature and landscape
Observations of fauna, flora, geology. If tei allow, we can discuss various aspects related to the forest and its trees, its role in biodiversity and our relationship with it
Not included
Public transportation
