Walk & talk
Outdoor fondue or raclette
A night out in the Jura with a moonlit fondue
Take advantage of the moonlight to walk without headlamps through the forests and over the Jura peaks with incredible views, and enjoy an award-winning fondue
We will walk on easy paths, between forests and ridges and enjoy, weather permitting, beautiful views of the sky, the plain and Lake Geneva. On the way we will stop to observe the tracks and listen to the sounds of the forest inhabitants. Then we will take a break to enjoy a fondue with tea and good wine outside.
Programme
Departure: from the place and time indicated, snowshoes on foot
End: around 22:00, at the place of departure
Dinner: world champion cheese fondue (raclette on request), biodynamic wine, tea and fresh coffee prepared with an Italian coffee machine
The hike may be postponed in case of bad conditions
Contact us for further details or organisational aspects such as transportation etc.
Gear list
25 litre backpack, personal belongings and medication, charged phone
Headlamp
Walking sticks, snowshoes, gaiters
Hiking shoes with treaded / Vibram soles
Winter hiking clothes: 1st technical layer, e.g. wool (avoid cotton), also for legs in case of low temperatures or wind, 2nd warm layer with fleece jacket
Warm down jacket for when you stop for lunch
Long trousers and jacket
Hat, pair of warm gloves
Thermos of tea or hot drink, approx. 3 litres per person
Possibly 1/2 litre of water
Snacks, dried fruit, etc.
Possibly a spare dry layer
Please contact us if you are missing any equipment
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
Services included
Guiding services by a mountain leader with federal certificate
Explanations about the region, nature and landscape
Meals: world champion cheese fondue, tea, biodynamic wine from Domaine de la Colombe in Féchy, Italian espresso coffee
Safety equipment, snowshoes and poles according to available stock, contact us
Contact us for VIP minivan transportation
Not included
Public transport
Rental of snowshoes / sticks / safety equipment if not available in stock
Everything else not explicitely offered
What participants say about this experience
Thanks to Boudewijn for this wonderful day! Thanks to him, we have experienced memories that will remain engraved in our hearts!
My parents-in-law were delighted (and so were we), Boudewijn did his job perfectly! It couldn't have been better..... and his knowledge of animals and nature added an extra touch to this walk.
Nathalie T
"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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