Unique things to do in Valais

Follow me on the Green Path. We cross from Lake Geneva to the heights of Lausanne, through its gentle and varied nature, from the flowering docks of Ouchy to Jorat woods north of the city. We will walk firstly from the station on a quiet path through the city and we can natter. When we arrive at the edge of the lake I will uncover its beauties, its shores and its parks, including the one of the Olympic. We will then proceed on the metro to the heart of Lausanne, meandering through the old town and its cathedral Notre Dame (the largest in Switzerland). We will continue our Green Path to the gardens of the Hermitage Museum and its exceptional trees. We follow the path through nature to Sauvabelin, where you can admire the landscape of the Arc en Lemanique. The ascent continues to the Observation Tower, 35m high, inspired by the plans of Leonardo da Vinci and offers a 360 ° view of Lake Geneva, the Swiss and French Alps, the Jura Mountains, the Vaud countryside, Montreux, Evian, etc... We will then follow the Sauvabelin lake to finish our hike with the farm animals. End of the tour at the Sauvabelin or Bellevaux bus stop then return to your home. Other things to note Minimum altitude: 375m Maximum altitude: 700m Approx. Walking time: 3h30 Easy paths Planned photo breaks No difficulty but it's hilly!

Experience the thrilling sensation of soaring like a bird with a tandem parapente flight over Verbier. You don’t require any experience or level of fitness to paraglide with us….just sit back and enjoy the ride! Your pilots will be twin brothers Mike and Stu, who have been in the flying industry for more than 20 years and have over 24,000 flying hours between them! The twins are true professionals and have worked in every aspect of the paragliding industry including working as stunt pilots. Accredited by the FSVL, BHPA and OFAC, you could not be in more experienced hands! We are waiting to share our passion with you. RECOMMENDED BY: The Daily Telegraph, CNN, The Sunday Express, Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, and many other international publications Other things to note Please arrive 5 to 10 mins early.

Here's what you can expect from our llama and alpaca hikes: Welcome and mutual meeting of people and animals at the Mirgg farm. Introduction to our organic farming farm with llama farming and herb processing. Intro to the world of Andean camelides with valuable information Capture llamas and alpacas, pick up and clean fur small hike in the near surroundings with breathtaking view We adjust the speed of our animals' cozy pace Children from about 12 years old are allowed to carry an animal Return to the herd, Llamas Rewards and Alpacas Soft drink for the hikers Companion by Llama Alpaca Guide Important: Dogs and umbrellas please stay at home Suitable footwear and clothing Arriving by car (rental car) is recommended. A collection and return from Sarnen or Giswil train station can be organized by prior arrangement. Up to 4 people cost 50 Fr. (The nearest bus stop Oberwilen Forst is 2.5 kilometers from our farm)

Now that you are visiting Switzerland, a country of turquoise lakes, adoring cows, beatyful landscapes, strong traditions, and high mountains, it's a great opportunity to spend some time on the tasting of Swiss cheeses and chocolates with a local guide on 2 061 meters above see level (6,762 ft) surrendered by stunning views. On this trip: -First, I will welcome you with an energetic dose of information and TIPS about places worth seeing around in next days from this amazing location. -We're gonna walk up around Kleine Scheidegg which is very beatyful and picturesque. From this point we can see many important point like: Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Valley, Jungfraujoch, Murren, Schiltorn and many more world famous attractions. -After burning a few calories, I would like to show you my favourite spot. Which is perfect for our SWISS CHEESE TASTING with a spectacular mountain view and possibly sunset (only early season). According to the cheese map, we will discuss the origin of the most popular Swiss cheeses. Finally, it's time for Swiss CHOCOLATE tasting with 4 best and very different to each other kinds. The experience may be canceled due to conditions or insufficient participants. From 25.05. location of experience is changed to Mannlichen.

WINTER EDITION On this trip: -As a tour guide, I'll tell you stories about the area and you will get tips on what to see in the next days. -We're gonna have amazing fun on sledging safari. I'll explain you how to safely steer the sledge with some sledding techniques. They can be fast! (up to 50mph) -We gonna discuss and try 5 the best swiss chocolates. Our sledge run is long and perfect for beginners, children, but also for those who like a bit of speed. So it's FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. It's a very fun way to see the true beauty of Swiss landscapes. Later we'll stop in a very scenic spot to start our culinary experience - SWISS CHOCOLATE DEGUSTATION: 5 best chocolates from diffrent brands. Experience will take around 1,5-2h. We have 2 sledge runs to choose - it will be either Eiger - Kleine Scheidegg or Kleine Scheidegg - Wengeralp depending on the snow conditions and age of travellers. Tickets and sledge rental are not included. The experience may be canceled due to very bad conditions or insufficient participants.

We will take off from Mount Niederbauen for a Panorama flight (10-20 minutes) in Emmetten. If it's possible we will try to flight over the peak of Niederbauen. From there you have an amazing view over the lake Lucerne and to Gotthard, the main reach of the Alps. We can choose other take offs like Engelberg or Biehlen. It always depends on the wind for this day. There are a lot of different landing and takeoff places around. This is the reason cause Swiss is one of the best countries for paragliding and "hike and fly" tours. We can take off and land almost everywhere if the landowner allows it. The basic requirement for the start is that the passenger is able to walk a few steps because we have to accelerate for the start in order to take off. The landing is relatively easy, as the pilot and passenger straighten up and take a step before touching the ground. After landing there is the possibility to have a look and purchase photos and videos (cost 30 franks extra) made during the flight by the pilot. Other things to note: Costs for cablecar, parking, transfer are NOT INCLUDED to the price. Paragliding is not an extreme sport in Swiss by the opinion of the insurance. The possibility to get hurt is much lower than with skiing or driving a motorbike. There are more than 14000 active pilots in Switzerland.

Discovery of the Domaine Bertholet cellar then a walk in the vineyards of Villeneuve with fondue on the way This walk is by ITSELF but is organized by Domaine Bertholet, a family farm of winemakers and winemakers for 4 generations. The experience starts at the Domaine Bertholet cellar in the center of the village of Villeneuve (Grand-Rue 36) with a visit to the cellar with the winemaker and the tasting of 3 wines (about 60 min.) Then we will give you the map of the walk and the key to the capit in the vineyards. A regular climb will take you to Villeneuve's more or less sloping vineyard. After a small hour's walk (rather steep and know how to read a map... for the course), you will access the capite in the vineyards where you can prepare yourself and alone your fondue (according to the recipe) accompanied by the white wine "Chasselas" from the Domaine. From here you will enjoy, while eating and enjoying a good glass of wine, a beautiful view of the lake beyond the vineyard. When the heart tells you, you'll reach the checkout in 3/4 hour. Other things to note The start of the experience is either at 10: 30 a.m. for lunch or at 4: 30 p.m. for evening meals (allow at least 3: 00 a.m.) *Possibility to go for a walk without tasting *This experience can be hosted for more than 6 people upon request

We dont start in Interlaken, but in Hilterfingen. ! Cruise on the beautiful Thunersee with a stunning view of the world famous "Eiger", "Mönch" and "Jungfrau" along idyllic parks, castles, and villages. Enjoy nature, relax, ask Captain Sam about the art of sailing, or even take charge of steering the boat. The individual trip on the elegant 29 feet yacht with a maximum of 4 cruise members, ( 3 guests) takes around 1,5 hours from casting off to tying back up at the dock at Bellevue au Lac in Hilterfingen, bus stop "Kirche Hilterfingen". bus nr 21 Baby and/or dog care may be possible, please ask.

Local ski partner and organization of other local activities such as wine tasting, gastronomy and discovering of touristic places. Program: - pick up at your hotel or apartment nearby the 4 Valleys ski resort - drive to the ski resort or place of activity - skiing together and discover the local spots - lunch in a nice restaurant - après-ski - drive back to your hotel or apartment You’ll enjoy a unique experience with a local that will show you the best ski slopes, best restaurants and best bars for the après-ski. I can adapt the itinerary according to your expectations. In case of a bad weather, a wine tasting with a great typical meal can be organized. Other activities can be proposed such as hiking, visit of thermal centers, surfing in Alaïa Bay (Sion), indoor skydiving in Realfly (Sion).

Our hike's destination is Grammont - a peak in the Chablais Alps, directly across the lake from Montreux. Grammont is also the site of 'Taurendunum event', when in 563 AD a massive landslide caused a tsunami on Lake Geneva. The first part of the trail takes us from the small mountain village of Miex to the milky-blue waters of lake of Taney. On its shores there is an alpine inn, which is a perfect stop for a snack or a drink. The toughest part comes next. For about 2 hours, we will be going only uphill with the path first starting as a paved road and gradually transforming into narrow path. We will cross alpine pastures used by shepherds to graze the cattle during the summer. Conquering the summit, we will be rewarded with a breath-taking view of the Swiss Riviera and Lavaux Vineyard Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site), unseen from elsewhere. For the way down, we will take a barely used trail that will take us through the dense forest on the southern slope of Grammont. We will end our journey in picturesque town of Le Bouveret, where you will take a boat back to Montreux. Other things to note I will plan the hike in accordance with local weather forecast and adjust the itinerary if necessary. Public transport and boat tickets not included. The length of this hike is 20.03 km (12.45 miles) with a total ascent of 1'229 m (4'032 feet).

Our meeting will begin at the station of any city that is convenient for you. We can arrange for individual photography, family photography, with friends or love stories. During the shooting, we will walk around the city, explore historical places, small streets and of course take photos with sights. I will definitely make a video of our walk if you wish. This also will help to save the wonderful moments of your trip. Switzerland is a country with incredible landscapes, let's explore it together! — Please, if you are alone, book “private group”. The cost of the photo session includes my train tickets to the cities of Lausanne, Fribourg, Bern. If you want to take pictures in another city, it’s possible, but you need to pay extra for my train tickets back and forth (fare 1/2). — You will receive: all photos in color correction (100 or more photos), 15-20 photos in retouching with Photoshop, also few photos and videos from the iPhone, if you wish. Photos will be ready within a week. They will be stored on Google Drive for 1 month. — Please arrive on time for the photo session. Thank you!

The tandem paraglider is specially built to support the weight of 2 people: the pilot and the passenger. In order to be a passenger no previous experience is needed, you don't need to be particularly fit and we don't have any age requirements. The first step is reaching to our take off. Our take off is accessible by the Buelen cable car, which is a 2 minute drive from the train station Grafenort. Once we get to the take off, it takes about 15 minutes to get ready for the take off. The tandem pilot prepares the wing, helps the passenger to gear up and gives the briefing to the passenger. In a few steps we are airborne and then you can relax and enjoy the flight. The landing is easy. We just make a few steps over the ground. Our landing is located close to our starting point, next to the cable car station. The flight time is around 10 minutes. On request we also organize special flights like: sunrise flights, hike and fly or one day cross-country paragliding. We offer photo&video service for an extra 30 CHF. Other things to note Please be aware that this is an outdoor activity. Best is if you have your own hiking boots, wind breaker trousers and jackets. If not, please wear sports attire.

*Special edition on July 23th and July 29 2023* Disconnect / Reconnect - Herb Walk & Movement Class Duration 4 Hours - 09:00 - 13:00 Join the weekly herbal walk by OUT. in the forest, a true learning journey for all nature lovers! Get guided through the beautiful surrounding forest paths and learn to recognize, ethically harvest and process a broad range of edible and medicinal plants. Comfortable clothing, a bottle of water, sunscreen or an umbrella are all we need to have a wonderful time. Accessible to all beginner hikers.

We will start off by taking the train to the village of Wilderswil. If you are not familiar with the region, please let me know and I will help you plan your route. We will follow the hiking trail along the Saxetenbach river through the Sytiwald forest. This trail is barely frequented by the locals or tourists, so you will get to immerse yourself completely in the mystical alpine forest domain. Once through the forest, we will arrive in the secluded Saxettal valley with Saxeten village at the center of it. This village is a breath of fresh air from the tourist Meccas of Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen. If you want to properly visit the village or buy local freshly made cheese, please count a detour of 1h - 1h30. After Saxeten we will continue hiking up through the forest to Abendberg - an abandoned hotel. From there we will enjoy one of the best views of Lake Brienz before going back down to Wilderswil. This is a mountain hiking trail, so good shoes are absolutely necessary. This is a round-hike and it will end at the same point where we started. I will plan the hike in accordance with local weather forecast and adjust the itinerary if necessary. If you are feeling confident, we may also take a slightly longer trail. The length of this hike is 19.46 km (12.09 miles) with a total ascent of 1’001 m (3’284 feet).

Join us for an experience at one of The New York Times 52 Destinations 2023: Lausanne‘s Plateforme 10 arts district. Your guide Monica will share a bit about the architectural background of the area, accompany you to the three museums: museum of contemporary art (MCBA), mudac and photo elysee. She‘ll share her three favourite pieces of art with you. There will be enough time for everyone to explore the buildings on their own and have some coffee after/ in between the art(y)facts. * First Saturday of the month is free access to the museums (otherwise it costs 25 CHF)