Lausanne Outdoor Lovers

Foraging Hike with Edible Wild Plant Expert & Wilderness Cooking

16. Mai 2026 9:45 CEST

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Spring is in full bloom: fresh green leaves, colorful flowers, and nature bursting with life. But how much do we really know about the plants around us? Join us for a spring hike in the Doubs Natural Regional Park and discover the edible and medicinal treasures hidden along the trail.

Guided by wild plant expert Nina Fischer, you’ll learn to identify, harvest, and cook wild plants, and enjoy a delicious meal made from what nature provides.

Event description

You will meet Nina at St-Ursanne train station at 09:45 for a brief introduction to the day and the basics of wild plant foraging. From there, you will set off on a walk through the Doubs Natural Regional Park, stopping along the way to identify and collect edible wild plants.

Once you’ve gathered enough ingredients, you’ll find a beautiful spot to light a campfire and prepare lunch together. Expect a simple, seasonal wild-plant meal, followed by a herbal tea made from the plants you’ve collected.

In the late afternoon, you will return to St-Ursanne, where everyone can catch their train home, well-fed and equipped with new knowledge about the wild plants growing all around you.

Technical information

Approx. 5km / 150m ascent / 150m descent
The focus of the day is to gather and learn about plants. The hike itself is very easy.

Access

If you are traveling from Lausanne by public transport, we recommend you the following:

• Lausanne 07:34 - 09:37 St-Ursanne (via Biel/Bienne and Delémont)
• St-Ursanne 16:50 - 18:56 Lausanne (via Delémont) - depending on the time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, you can park at St-Ursanne train station.

Kit list

• Hiking or trail running shoes
• Small backpack with waterproof cover
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Sun hat
• Warm hat
• Gloves
• Hiking trousers
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Pocket knife
• Spoon/fork
• Mug
• Plate
• 2x fabric bags to collect the plants
• Small chopping board to cut and prepare the plants
• Water

Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 100.

Included in price

• Day hike, foraging and cooking with Nina Fischer, edible wild plant expert
• Lunch based on plants foraged in the morning (and some additional ingredients)
• Post-event documentation with photos and names of the plants foraged during the day

Not included in price

• Transport to/from St-Ursanne

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 10 participants

Terms and conditions
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Guided 4-Day Hike in the Dolomites

19. Juni 2026 18:00 CEST

Hotel el Paster, Strada Tita Piaz, 36, Pera, IT

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Discover the most beautiful parts of the Dolomites with a group of like-minded, active people. Enjoy a sporty and relaxing time in the mountains! This is a must if you love adventure combined with a fun time.

Hiking through the Dolomites in Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique piece of nature in Europe with striking rock faces, steep peaks, and white cliffs. Four days of challenging hut-to-hut hiking with a guide. A dip in a beautiful mountain lake. And after the hikes, we'll enjoy the Italian way of life.

Its most famous, special feature in the Rosengarten is the enrosadira that we can see when the sun goes down: a spectacular natural phenomenon where the mountains glow in intense shades of red, pink, and orange at sunset. This is something you will remember for a long time!

This trip is led by Otto van Andel, international mountain leader.

Event description

Day 1: Friday 19 June
After travelling towards Italy, you’ll arrive in Pozza di Fassa in the early or late afternoon and be warmly welcomed at the hotel. Take some time to unwind, enjoy the sauna or indoor pool, pick up your lunch for the first hiking day, and stock up on snacks for the days ahead.
In the evening, we’ll gather for a relaxed dinner together, giving everyone a chance to get to know each other and talk through the trek. Afterwards, we’ll do a final check to make sure everyone has the right equipment for the journey. Then it’s an early night, so we’re well rested for the start of our hut-to-hut adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel El Paster (double room)

Day 2: Saturday 20 June
After a delicious breakfast, we set off on our adventure. To make the first day a little more relaxed, we'll take the chairlift. Even so, we'll reach an altitude of around 2400 m today. We'll pass a mountain hut where we can relax with a cup of coffee. At midday, you can enjoy your picnic with fantastic views.
Tech. info: 5h walking, 12km, 750m ascent, 750m descent
Accommodation: Rifugio Gardeccia (double room)

Day 3: Sunday 21 June
After breakfast, we’ll receive a packed lunch from the hut before setting off towards the heart of the Rosengarten. A challenging and spectacular hike awaits. Passing the Preuss and Vaiolet refuges, we climb steadily up to the Passo Principe refuge. From there, we continue to today’s highest point: the Passo de Antermoia (2770 m). The narrow and steep trail requires good focus as it leads beneath the highest peak of the Rosengarten, the Catinaccia d’Antermoia. From the pass, we descend past the beautiful Lake Antermoia to our overnight hut, Rifugio Antermoia at 2496 m. If you feel brave, you can even take a refreshing (and chilly!) dip in the lake. Tonight, we sleep right in the heart of the Rosengarten.
Tech. info: 4h walking, 7km, 800m ascent, 300m descen
Accommodation: Rifugio Antermoia (dorm)

Day 4: Monday 22 June
After a steep descent, we leave the rugged mountain scenery behind and return to green landscapes. Crossing a beautiful riverbed, we ascend to the Plattkofelhütte. It may be tempting to relax straight away on the terrace, but the highlight of the trip is still to come: an optional summit climb of Plattkofel, nearly 3000 m high, offering unforgettable panoramic views across the Dolomites. We return to the hut via the same route, and now you’ve truly earned that Aperol Spritz!
Tech. info: 4.5-8h walking, 8–13km, 500–1150m ascent 700–1300m descent
Accommodation: Plattkofelhütte (dorm)

Day 5: Tuesday 23 June
After a final mountain breakfast, we begin our descent through the forest back into the valley. Once there, we take a short 10-minute bus ride back to Pera di Fassa, or we can walk back to the hotel with those who have time. You’ll have time to collect your luggage, freshen up, grab something to eat, and then begin your journey home, carrying wonderful memories of the Rosengarten trek.
Tech. info: 3h walking, 7km, 50m ascent, 970m descent

Requirements
Good physical condition needed, used to hiking several days in a row, with up to 1’000 m of elevation gain per day, carrying a multi-day backpack.

Meeting point and end point
Hotel el Paster, Strada Tita Piaz, 36, 38036 Pera TN, Italy

Kit list

Day Clothing Essentials

• Hiking boots
• T-shirt
• Hiking trousers or shorts
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Gloves

Night Essentials

• Sleeping bag liner
• Lightweight towel
• Ear plugs
• Cash for drinks at the huts

Technical gear

• Hiking poles
• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags
• Headlamp with spare batteries

F&B

• Water (min. 2L)
• Snacks

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

NB: There is no luggage transport, everything must be carried in your own backpack. However, you can leave your luggage at the hotel where we'll return after the hikes. There, we can refresh ourselves and grab something to eat before we head back home.

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 725.
Please contact us at contact@monkeysconnect.com if you would like to pay a 50% deposit now and the balance one month prior to the event.

Included in price

• 4 hiking days, guided by an international mountain leader
• 4 nights of accommodation, both in hotels and mountain huts
• Dinner from day 1 - day 4
• Breakfast from day 2 - day 5
• Lunch bags on days 3 and 4
• Chairlift on day 2

Not included in price

• Transport to/from Pozza di Fassa
• Lunch on days 2 and 5
• Drinks and snacks

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 12 participants

Terms and conditions
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Introduction to Mountaineering Weekend - Alphubel 4206m (Valais)

27. Juni 2026 13:00 CEST

Täsch, CH-3929 Täsch, Zermatt, Zermatt, CH

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Join this unforgettable 2-day mountaineering adventure and climb a 4206-meter alpine giant: the Alphubel.

Rising high above the valleys of Zermatt and Saas in the heart of Valais, the Alphubel is the ideal objective for those looking to take their first real step into mountaineering. With a route that’s not overly technical, gorgeous panoramic views of all the surrounding 4000ers, and a summit that delivers a powerful sense of accomplishment, this weekend promises an experience you won’t forget.

This trip is led by Guy-Robert May, international mountain guide.

Event description

Saturday
You meet Guy-Robert in Täsch at 13:00, and get a shuttle to Täschalp, where the hike starts. You hike to the charming Täschhütte, located at 2701 meters above sea level. Once we get to the hut, we will do some briefing and exercises to prepare for the ascent on the next day. Dinner and night at the hut.
Technical information: 2h walking - 500m ascent

Sunday
After an early energising breakfast at the hut, you start the ascent of the Alphubel (4206m) on the South-East ridge. Return to the hut for lunch and descent to Täschalp. Shuttle from Täschalp to Täsch.
Technical information: 7h walking - 1500m ascent - 2000m descent

Requirements
To join this event, ideally you have done an introduction to mountaineering before. If not, you need to be an extremely fit hiker.

Access
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you the following:

• Lausanne 10:14 - 13:02 Täsch (via Visp)
• Täsch 15:21 - 18:12 Lausanne (via Visp) - depending on the time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, you can park in Täsch. There are several parking lots near the train station.

Kit list

Day Clothing Essentials

• Crampon compatible hiking boots
• Hiking outfit
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof overpants
• Sun hat
• Glacier sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Thin gloves
• Thick gloves

Night Essentials

• Sleeping bag liner
• Ear plugs
• Cash for drinks at the hut

Technical gear

• Climbing helmet
• Climbing harness
• Mountaineering crampons
• Ice axe
• Hiking poles
• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags
• Headlamp with spare batteries

F&B

• Water (min. 2L)
• Snacks

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

Equipment rental
Some of the technical equipment (mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet) can be rented out at Transa or Ruedi Bergsport.

Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 685 for SAC members, or CHF 700 for non SAC-members.

The higher price is due the technical difficulty of this tour and the fact each guide is only allowed to take up to 4 participants for this summit.

Included in price

• Transfers between Täsch and Täschalp
• 2 days of mountaineering with an international mountain guide
• 1 night of accommodation at Täschhütte
• Dinner on Saturday
• Breakfast and "Marschtee" on Sunday

Not included in price

• Transfers to/from Täsch
• Packed lunches
• Drinks and snacks

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 4 participants

Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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Guided 8-Day Hike from Verbier to Zermatt on the Haute Route

07. Aug. 2026 10:00 CEST

Le Châble, Val de Bagnes, VS, CH

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120 kilometers, 8800 meters of elevation gain, 8 days, 7 valleys, 9 passes, including 7 higher than 2800m, views of all the 4000's of the Valais... This 8-day section of the famous Haute Route, which links Chamonix to Zermatt, the Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, will give you the best overview of the magnificent valleys of the canton of Valais, always with 4000's in the background.

Event description

Day 1: Verbier - Cabane de Louvie
We meet in Le Châble in the morning and take the cable car to Les Ruinettes. We start with a beautiful and relatively flat trail along the Valais bisses (canals), then start the climb on the famous Sentier des Chamois, facing the Combins massif. Once we reach Col Termin at 2648m, we start our descent to the beautiful Cabane de Louvie by Louvie lake, with a breathtaking view of the Grand Combin and the Mauvoisin reservoir. Dinner and night at Cabane de Louvie.
Tech. info: 13.6 km, 750 m up, 850 m down/8.5 miles, 2500 ft up, 2800 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Louvie - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom

Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri
Difficult but stunning day! We start with a climb to Col de Louvie at 2921m. We then cross a landscape of barren rock with massive mountains, tumbling moraines, and drying glaciers and reach the second pass of the day, Col de Prafleuri at 2965m, highest point of the entire hike. Descent to Cabane de Prafleuri for the night.
Tech. info: 12 km, 1200 m up, 750 m down/ 7.5 miles, 4000 ft up, 2500 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Prafleuri - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom (no shower)

Day 3: Cabane de Prafleuri - Arolla
Day with some easy sections and some challenging ones. Climb to Col des Roux at 2804m and descent on the other side to walk along the giant Lac des Dix. Great views of the Mont Blanc de Cheilon ahead of us and climb to the second pass of the day, Col de Riedmatten at 2918m, before hiking down to the high village of Arolla, where we spend the night.
Tech. info: 17.7 km, 800 m up, 1500 m down/ 11 miles, 2600 ft up, 5000 ft down
Accommodation: Hotel du Glacier - Twin room with private bathroom

Day 4: Arolla - Cabane de Moiry
Private transfer to Mayens du Cotter, above Evolène. Ascent to Col du Tsaté at 2868m, offering us stunning panoramic views of the 4’000 meter peaks of Valais. From there we hike down towards the foot of the Moiry glacier, and up again to sleep at Cabane de Moiry, a hut perched above the glacier, and our highest accommodation at 2826m.
Tech. info: 14.5 km, 1500 m up, 700 m down/ 9 miles, 5000 ft up, 2300 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Moiry - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom

Day 5: Cabane de Moiry - Zinal
The day starts with a descent from the hut back towards the lake, on the moraine. We traverse on a gorgeous balcony trail above the lake, and climb back up to Corne de Sorebois at 2836m. From there, we take the cable car down to Zinal. Dinner and night at a charming lodge in Zinal.
Tech. info: 11.2 km, 700 m up, 850 m down/7 miles, 2300 ft up, 2800 ft down
Accommodation: Auberge Alpina - Twin or triple room with shared bathroom

Day 6: Zinal - Gruben
After walking through the village, we climb in the woods until we reach a stunning panoramic trail that will take us all the way to the Forclettaz pass at 2875m. We then hike down to the next valley and the first German speaking one of our hike, Turtmanntal, and stay at Hotel Schwarzhorn.
Tech. info: 17.7 km, 1400 m up, 1250 m down/ 11 miles, 4600 ft up, 4100 ft down
Accommodation: Hotel Schwarzhorn - Twin room with shared bathroom

Day 7: Gruben - Pension Edelweiss
Last pass of the Haute Route, the Augstbordpass at 2892m. Varied route through woodlands, pastures and stony wilderness which offers stunning views again. We end in the village of St. Niklaus (cable car from Jungen to St Niklaus), and take a train to Zermatt. From Zermatt, one more little climb to stay at Pension Edelweiss, overlooking Zermatt and facing the Breithorn and other high mountains.
Tech. info: 16 km, 1550 m up, 1050 m down/ 10 miles, 5100 ft up, 3500 ft down
Accommodation: Pension Edelweiss - Shared room with shared bathroom

Day 8: Pension Edelweiss - Zermatt
Hike up to and along the Edelweis trail, which offers one of the most stunning panoramic views of Zermatt and its 4’000m peaks and glaciers: North face of Matterhorn, Breithorn, Liskamm... We then hike down to the moraine of the Zmutt glacier, before going through the charming Zmutt village. Return to Zermatt around 15:00.
Tech. info: 17.7 km, 850 m up, 1200 m down/ 11 miles, 2800 ft up, 4000 ft down

If you would like to stay one or several extra nights in Verbier before the hike or in Zermatt after the hike, we can help you organise accommodation and recommend you some hikes, activities and restaurants.

Requirements
Very good physical condition needed, used to hiking several days in a row, with up to 20 km and 1'500 m of elevation gain per day, carrying a multi-day backpack. Training required.

Access

Meeting point
Le Châble VS, train station, on Friday 7 August 2026 at 10:00
End point
Zermatt, on Friday 14 August 2026 around 15:00

Kit list

Day Clothing Essentials

• Hiking boots
• T-shirt
• Hiking trousers or shorts
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Gloves

Night Essentials

• Sleeping bag liner
• Lightweight towel
• Ear plugs
• Cash for drinks at the huts

Technical gear

• Hiking poles
• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags
• Headlamp with spare batteries

F&B

• Water (min. 2L)
• Snacks

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 2000.

Please contact us at contact@monkeysconnect.com if you would like to pay a 50% deposit now and the balance one month prior to the event.

Included in price

• 8 hiking days, guided by an international mountain leader
• 7 nights of accommodation, both in hotels and mountain huts (in twin rooms when possible)
• Dinner from day 1 - day 7
• Breakfast from day 2 - day 8
• Transfers included in the itinerary above

Not included in price

• Transport to Le Châble on 7 August and from Zermatt on 14 August
• Luggage transfer (transfer of a luggage from Chamonix to Zermatt can be arranged for an additional cost)
• Lunches (possibility to buy packed lunches from all accommodations or to buy groceries along the way)
• Drinks and snacks

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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