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Photographing bearded vultures in their natural habitat – 3-day winter workshop on Gemmi

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Three days of nature and bird photography with Hansruedi Weyrich in bearded vulture habitat, including two nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350, half board and the Gemmi cable car.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · French · English
Meeting pointGemmi Lodge 2350, Gemmipass 2, 3954 Leukerbad

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Highlights

  • Spend three days photographing in bearded vulture habitat
  • Practise flight photography and make the most of the Alpine light
  • Learn in a small group with personal guidance from Hansruedi Weyrich
  • Enjoy an illustrated talk, a bird photography workshop and personal feedback on your photos
  • Stay two nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350
  • Try Nikon and Sony cameras and lenses while stocks last

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Three days of photography workshops with Hansruedi Weyrich

  • Included:

    Two nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350 in a comfort double room with shared toilets and showers on the floor

  • Included:

    Two dinners, including one four-course dinner, and a breakfast buffet

  • Included:

    Two packed lunches

  • Included:

    Return journeys on the Gemmi cable car on your arrival and departure days

  • Included:

    Nikon and Sony cameras and lenses to try, while stocks last

  • Not included:

    Travel to and from the venue

  • Not included:

    Snacks and drinks

  • Not included:

    Equipment rental and insurance

Meeting point

Gemmi Lodge 2350, Gemmipass 2, 3954 Leukerbad

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Important information

  • Programme runs from 1 pm on 31 March 2027 to around 1 pm on 2 April 2027
  • Suitable for everyone from beginners to professionals; you must be confident walking on winter terrain that can be icy in places
  • Bring a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens of at least 400 mm, warm winter clothing to wear in layers, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat, grippy gloves, warm hiking boots, and spikes or microspikes (available to rent on site while stocks last), as well as personal items for two nights away
  • Single rooms are available on request and subject to availability for a supplement of CHF 20 per night
  • If you book half of a double room, the single-room supplement will be charged if a suitable room-sharing arrangement cannot be found
  • The workshop runs with at least 4 participants and has a maximum of 10
  • Bearded vultures live in the wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed

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Luftseilbahn Leukerbad-Gemmipass AG

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