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Wildlife and bird photography on the Gemmi – 3-day autumn workshop

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Spend three days photographing bearded vultures, ibex and other wildlife on the Gemmi with Hansruedi Weyrich and Gemmi guide Reini Meichtry. Includes 2 nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350.

CancellationNon-refundable
Meeting pointGemmi Lodge 2350, Gemmipass 2, 3954 Leukerbad

Highlights

  • Photograph bearded vultures and ibex in their natural habitat
  • Make the most of the blue hour and sunrise
  • Learn from Hansruedi Weyrich, with Gemmi guide Reini Meichtry joining for two days
  • Practise responsible, nature-friendly wildlife photography
  • Stay two nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350
  • Try Nikon and Sony cameras and lenses, subject to availability

Inclusions

  • Included:

    3 days of photography workshops with Hansruedi Weyrich

  • Included:

    Guidance from Gemmi guide Reini Meichtry on 2 days

  • Included:

    2 nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350 in a comfort double room with shared toilet and shower facilities on the floor

  • Included:

    Half-board with a 4-course dinner and breakfast buffet

  • Included:

    2 packed lunches

  • Included:

    Return trip on the Gemmi cable car on arrival and departure days

  • Included:

    Test cameras and lenses from Nikon and Sony, subject to availability

  • Not included:

    Travel to and from the Gemmi

  • Not included:

    Snacks and drinks

  • Not included:

    Equipment hire and insurance

Meeting point

Gemmi Lodge 2350, Gemmipass 2, 3954 Leukerbad

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Important information

  • Programme runs from 24 October 2027 at 1 pm to 26 October 2027 at around 1 pm
  • Challenging terrain up to T3/T4, with some sections off-trail. You need to be sure-footed and fit enough for daily hikes of 8 to 10 km, with up to 1,000 metres of ascent and descent and up to 6 hours of walking
  • You carry your own photography equipment
  • Bring: a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera, ideally with a telephoto lens of 400 mm or longer; layered clothing; a waterproof jacket and trousers; a hat; grippy gloves; sturdy hiking or trekking boots; and 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 a place in a shared double room, the single-room supplement will be charged if we cannot find a suitable room-sharing arrangement
  • The workshop runs with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 participants
  • Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed

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Provider

Operated by

Luftseilbahn Leukerbad-Gemmipass AG

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