Lausanne Outdoor Lovers

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 · 8:30 PM CET

Guided Snowshoeing Weekend in Val d’Anniviers (Valais)

Restaurant Alpina, Pétérey, Anniviers, CH

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Surrounded by 4000m peaks, Val d’Anniviers is a gorgeous and culturally rich alpine valley, one of the seven large transverse valleys in Valais, skirted by the “Great Crown” which includes Weisshorn, Bishorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Matterhorn and Dent Blanche.
This trip is led by Celine Kahn, international mountain leader.

Event description

Friday
Arrival in Zinal in the evening. Dinner is possible if you arrive early enough. Night at Auberge Alpina.

Saturday - Glacial cave
Lying a few kilometres away from the village, the Zinal glacier originates from the meeting-point of 3 glaciers: Grand Cornier, Durand and Mountet glaciers.
Snowshoeing while being surrounded by the famous and stunning “Great Crown”, all the way to the Zinal glacier and its glacial cave. Picnic at the cave and return to Zinal. Dinner and night at Auberge Alpina.
Technical information
11km - 5h walking - 450m ascent - 450m descent (return trip)

Sunday - Bella Vouarda
Breakfast at Auberge Alpina and bus to St-Luc. Snowshoeing above St-Luc, all the way to the charming Weisshorn Hotel (2337m), with its breathtaking views of the Great Crown. Return to St-Luc in the afternoon where you can catch a bus to go home. Depending on the size and motivation of the group, we might be able to take the funicular from St-Luc in order so save some uphill walking and therefore be able to walk all the way to Lake Touno at 2660m.
Technical information
6h walking - 750m ascent - 750m descent (loop)

Please note that the program may change according to the conditions.

Requirements
To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience is needed.

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

• Friday: Lausanne, gare 16:14 - 18:41 Zinal, village de vacances or Lausanne, gare 18:14 - 20:41 Zinal, village de vacances (via Sierre and Vissoie)
• Sunday: St-Luc, poste 16:30 - 18:46 Lausanne, gare (via Sierre) - depending on the time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, you can park at Auberge Alpina in Zinal and drive to St-Luc on Sunday morning.

Kit list
Day clothing essentials:

• Winter hiking boots
• Base layers
• Hiking or skiing trousers
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Thin gloves
• Thick gloves

Night essentials:

• Lightweight towel
• Sleeping bag liner
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Ear plugs

Technical gear:

• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
• Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
• Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"

F&B:

• Water
• Thermal bottle for tea
• Snacks
• Packed lunches for 2 days

Pharmacy:

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:

• Snowshoes and poles: CHF 30
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 50

You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.

Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 350 in a shared room (dorm), CHF 400 in a twin room (shared with another participant) or CHF 450 in a single room.

Included in price

• 2 days of guided snowshoeing with an international mountain leader, in a small group
• Basic avalanche training to make sure everyone knows how to use the equipment
• 2 nights of accommodation at Auberge Alpina
• Dinner on Saturday
• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday

Not included in price

• Transport to Zinal on Friday and from St-Luc on Sunday
• Bus ride from Zinal to St-Luc on Sunday morning
• Dinner on Friday (possibility to order something in advance if you would like to have dinner at your arrival)
• Packed lunches
• Drinks & snacks

Additional information

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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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CET

Jungfrau Winter Sports Weekend

Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald, Chilchstatt, Lauterbrunnen, BE, CH

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Have you ever heard of Winter Wonderland?

Join us for the 5th edition of the Jungfrau Winter Sports Weekend at the charming Mountain Hostel in Gimmelwald, in the gorgeous Lauterbrunnen valley. A tremendous place with the most beautiful views of the Bernese Oberland 4000ers.

Event description

We all meet at the Mountain Hostel in Gimmelwald on Friday evening for a fun, social and active weekend in the Jungfrau region!

The hostel is located within the Jungfrau ski resort. Two valleys, three mountain ranges and 211 kilometres of perfectly prepared pistes. The winter paradise with the backdrop of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau offers skiers and snowboarders everything their hearts desire: gentle slopes, steep drops, snow and fun parks, racing tracks and powder parties. Mürren-Schilthorn area, where the hostel is, has a lot of pleasure runs and steep slopes for skiers, adrenaline rushes for snowboarders and magical snow for winter hikers.

We will be all together for breakfasts, dinners, drinks, guitar playing around the campfire, and during the day you're free to do whatever you feel like doing: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, winter hiking, chilling at the pool or spa in Mürren... There is something for every taste!

Jochem Schut, ski instructor, will be there all weekend for private ski lessons on Saturday or Sunday, for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers. Here are the prices for private ski lessons:

• 1-hour lesson: CHF 50 for 1 person or CHF 80 for 2 persons
• 2-hour lesson: CHF 90 for 1 person or CHF 140 for 2 persons

Please contact us once you’ve signed up to book your private lesson slot! You can pay Jo directly with Twint or cash on the day.

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

• Friday: Lausanne, gare 14:17 - 18:11 Gimmelwald, Schilthornbahn - You can also arrive earlier or later!

If you are traveling by car, you can park at Parkplatz Schilthornbahn. The parking fee for the weekend is CHF 22.

Kit list

• Towel
• Clothing and equipment for the activities that you want to do

Pricing

The price for this event is:

• CHF 250 in a shared room (dorm)
• CHF 300 in a twin room (shared with one another person) - only 2 twin rooms available
• CHF 360 in a single room - only 1 single room available

Included in price

• 2 nights of accommodation at Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald
• Bedding
• Homemade oven-baked pizza for dinner on Friday
• Dinner and wine on Saturday
• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Water, tea & coffee
• Goldencard Mürren Sportzentrum including reduced price for outdoor whirlpool and spa
• Access to several pairs of snowshoes available to use
• Board games
• Fun social community

Not included in price

• Transport to/from Gimmelwald
• Lunches
• Ski passes
• Additional drinks (bar at the hostel)

Additional information

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. 6 / Max. 20 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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Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM CEST

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

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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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.