Open Group Walks
Come and join a guided walk with others every Summer between June to September
in the Vallee d'Aulps, Morzine & Les Gets mountains.
You can book on individually or in a group of 2 or 3
These hikes are suitable for age 7+ (younger children are of course welcome in your own carrier).
Please wear suitable hiking shoes and bring water and a spare jacket
This is a great opportunity for meeting other like-minded people
Available July & August 2023
More information will be published here in May 2023
All of the walks below are run in conjunction with a partner, this is why the prices vary slightly. At the booking stage, you may be asked for only half of the price and asked to bring the rest in cash to pay the partner on the day.
Art in the Mountains
€50 Adult / €25 Child
Join Vivien on a guided walk and amazing local artist Kimberly Francis who will give a guided art lesson using varied techniques and mediums.
We will visit varying locations that will inspire your creative side - whether you are interested in mountainscapes or flowers, cows or waterfalls, we have something for you.
Art materials supplied, you are also welcome to bring your own.
Dates:
Sun 7th August 09.30 - 14.00
Waterfalls & Streams (Easy walk)
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Sun 21st August 09.30 -14.00 Mountains (Medium difficulty walk)
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Friday 26th August 09.30 -14.00
Waterfall & Streams (Easy walk)
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Art in the mountains 2 days & 1 night stay in a mountain refuge - click here
Forage & Cook
€50 Adult / €25 Child
Join Vivien for a slow walk learning what we can forage from the plants and trees around us.
We will then take our fresh ingredients to the kitchen of Gourmet Ski in Morzine and, with the talents of chef, Richard, will learn how to incorporate them into tasty treats
Dates:
Tues 23rd August 11.00 -16.00
Mindfulness in the Mountain Forest
€40 Adult / €20 Child
Join Vivien and Ollie for an immersive meditation journey in nature.
Inspired by the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), you will be guided to slow down and connect with the life of the forest
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Dates:
Mon 22nd August 15.00 -18.00
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Tues 30th August 15.00 -18.00
Visit an Alpage
(a.k.a The Cheese Walk)
€40 Adult / €20 Child
Join Vivien for a medium difficulty walk in the afternoon learning about what makes an Alpage work.
She will give information on the flowers, the cows and traditional alpine life. We will finish the visit at the mobile milking parlour with the beautiful Abondance cows and then taste some of the delicious cheese that their milk makes.
Dates:
Mon 8th August 15.00 -18.30
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Thurs 25th August 15.00-18.30