Walk & talk
Deer rutting season
Vibrate to the sound of the bellowing that haunts the forest and the mountains...
A full wildlife immersion experience with an afternoon, a night and a morning to meet the stag and its behaviour during the reproduction period. On the programme, bellowing, signs of presence and fondue around a fire, and waking up in the morning to meet the herds
After settling in at the base camp, we will look for signs of deer presence: sounds, footprints, stains, browsing, etc. This will be an opportunity to become familiar with the terrain and perhaps see them. This will be an opportunity to familiarise ourselves with the terrain and perhaps catch a glimpse of it. The evening will be devoted to a moment of conviviality around a fondue or a raclette and a wood fire. The next day we will get up early to try and hear and spot deer again. We will finish our stay with a coffee and cake in a mountain hut.
Program
Details will be communicated depending on the region
Gear list
Will be communicated after registration
The hike is confirmed as soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, and may be postponed in case of bad weather conditions.
Payment: on site at the end of the hike. 100% of the fees are due in case of cancellation 10 days before the beginning of the tour, and 50% for 30 days
Included
Guiding services by a mountain leader with federal certificate
Explanation of the area, wildlife, nature and landscape
Aspects related to biodiversity, wildlife and the return of large predators, with cultural and social-economic impacts
Dinner: world champion cheese fondue, tea, biodynamic wine from Domaine de la Colombe in Féchy, Italian espresso coffee, dessert
Tea and coffee croissant for breakfast
Overnight stay in bus or tent
Not included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
If we sleep in a hut: half board fees
Meals / food, or drinks and alcool beverages not mentioned in the offer
Sleeping bag and matress, etc.
Travel insurance in case of cancellation
Other fees or services not explicitely mentioned
What participants say about this experience
You'll get immeasurably more from any trek if you seek out local guide and qualified mountain leader, Boudewijn van Doorn of Peak2Peace.
His passion and knowledge about the area's geology, terrain, environment and wildlife make him an essential for any mountain-escapade at any time of year.
In: https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/make-the-most-of-switzerland-winter/
Kirsten Henton
Partir à la découverte de l’instant.
Observer, écouter, sentir, ressentir, apprendre…
J’ai vécu deux jours où chaque minute m’a nourri de bonheur.
J’étais heureuse de vivre hors du temps, proche de la nature, à entendre le cerf bramer, suivre ses traces, observer les souilles, et faire des kilomètres oubliée de tous. Même l'oiseau posé sur sa brindille avait le sens du spectacle de par sa couleur, son chant et son envol...
Accompagnée par un homme intéressé, intéressant, désireux de transmettre sa passion et son savoir, le séjour s’est déroulé brillamment jusqu’au moindre petit détail. La fondue au coin du feu avait le goût de mille délices ! Merci encore pour ce moment très privilégié d’échange et de partage. A refaire !
Fabienne
"Why would I need a Mountain Leader?" I asked myself. "I've been hiking since I was a kid, I'm fit and I know it all. So no need for a Mountain Leader!" I thought. And then I had the chance to experience a hike with Peak2Peace and my world changed.
Boudewijn takes you in a complete new journey across mountains and nature. He makes you see everything under a new light, he shares stories and information about wild life, geology, nature and history.
Thanks to him I discovered a new, different approach to hiking and learned new things and lots of little secrets.
So today I go out as much as I can with Boudewijn as Mountain Leader because each time he takes me on an incredible, immersive, new journey in full security.
Mari
Boudewijn ticked all the boxes for a good guide, sharing knowledge, adding context to the destination, describing natural history and geology, and offering insights on contemporary issues. He also made great lemon and ginger tea!
Nick
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