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Rhododendrons in bloom June 10-11-12, 2022
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an opportunity to discover a unique nature!
program
Friday
Arrival between 15.00 and 16.00
Take the time to arrive, to take possession of your rooms, to discover the Chalet and to meet your co-residents, while enjoying a small agape, served with tea or coffee.
16.30 Information on the weekend program and preparation for the hike.
5.00 p.m. Departure for a mindless walk and discovery of the region, the sound of cowbells accompanies us on our evening hike.
7.30 p.m. Return to the chalet, barbecue at sunset and a quiet evening.
Summary of the release:
Region: Les Belles Combes
Duration of the walk (excluding breaks): 2.30 hours
Difficulty: T2 – path with uninterrupted and marked route, sometimes steep terrain, risk of falls not excluded, have fairly sure feet, trekking shoes recommended.
Distance: 6km
Elevation: + 400m
Saturday
Wake up call and breakfast served around 8.00
Preparing the lunch picnic.
9.30 Start of the hike, don't forget your binoculars and cameras, we leave on foot from the chalet towards Bonnavaux to reach Les Rodomonts covered with Rhododendrons, we will stop at the signal of Rodomont Devant for the lunch picnic and enjoy the view 360 degrees of the surrounding mountains. The way back will pass through La Chia.
Return to the chalet 4.30 p.m.
Afternoon and evening at the chalet, you will enjoy recharging your batteries by the river, or in the sauna
Summary of output:of output:
Region: Les Rodomonts
Difficulty: T2 – trail with uninterrupted and marked route, sometimes steep terrain, risk of falls not excluded, have fairly sure feet, trekking shoes recommended.
Duration of the walk, walking time: 5.00 hours
Distance: 13km
Elevation: + 800m
Sunday
Wake up and breakfast served around 8.00
9.00 Departure of the hike, our Sunday walk will invite you to relax and observe nature, you can walk along the fields where the cows graze and listen to the birdsong
Our ride for the day will take us via the Col de la Forcla towards La Passounette and back via Les Derreydzu,
14.00 Expected return to the Chalet
Lunch and storage
Departure according to your schedule between 15.00 and 16.00
Summary of output:of output:
Region: Les Ouges – La Passounette
Duration of the walk, walking time: 2.30 hours
Difficulty: T2 – trail with uninterrupted and marked route, sometimes steep terrain, risk of falls not excluded, have fairly sure feet, trekking shoes recommended.
Distance: 6km
Elevation: + 450m
The elevation and distance can be changed depending on the weather and the fitness of the participants.
In the event of unfavorable weather, the schedule of days may be reversed.
If the weather is terrible, here is our emergency program:
Visit of the village and the church of Rougemont, of the mineralogical museum, lunch at the Chalet in Château d'Oex with demonstration of how alpine cheese is made over a wood fire.
Price of “Atelier Nature” Rhododendrons in bloom June 10-11-12, 2022: Fr. 1,150.-
To guarantee the reservation: 50% deposit. The rest must be paid before April 15.
Cancellation policy: 2 weeks prior non-refundable.
Includes accommodation, food and animation of the retreat, in the company of a highly qualified mountain leader.
2 Nights in an alpine chalet far from any noise and light pollution, but with modern comfort.
All activities during the retreat
Carefully selected and prepared hiking routes in the local area
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners (at the Chalet) and 2 lunches (the meals will be adapted according to your main habits and your possible allergies)
Mountain snacks, tea and coffee
Drinks during meals: water, coffee, tea
Pick-up service at the local train station
Not included :
Transport to and from the retreat location (a WhatsApp group will be created to help organize, carpooling etc...)
Insurance: travel, cancellation, civil liability and health...
Alcohol and other beverages during dinner.
Possible additional nights before or after the retreat (to be organised)
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