Photography in the habitat of the bearded vulture (Winter)

• Three immersive photography workshop days in the bearded vulture’s habitat
• Photograph birds in flight and make the most of alpine light
• Personal guidance from Hansruedi Weyrich in a small group
• Illustrated talk, bird photography workshop and individual image reviews
• Comfortable accommodation at Gemmi Lodge 2350
• Nikon and Sony equipment to try, subject to availability

Make your own way up on the Gemmi cable car. Meet at Gemmi Lodge 2350 at 13:00; rooms are available from 13:00. Welcome and workshop introduction at 13:30.

Photography outing to the cliff edge: photograph alpine choughs in flight and observe alpine birdlife. We photograph into the evening.

Four-course dinner together in the panoramic restaurant. Afterwards, an illustrated talk on the bearded vulture and its reintroduction in the Alps, for workshop participants and hotel guests.

Sunrise photography in the mountains followed by a generous breakfast buffet. Then a full-day photography outing in the bearded vulture’s habitat.

Hansruedi offers individual guidance on birds in flight, composition, camera settings and different shooting techniques. We enjoy our packed lunch outdoors and photograph until the evening light leaves the rocky ridges.

Dinner together in the panoramic restaurant. In the evening, a bird photography workshop and individual image reviews.

Nature photography in the morning light, followed by a generous breakfast buffet. Refine your photographic techniques with individual guidance on a final photography outing.

A picnic together outdoors with the packed lunch, followed by the official end of the workshop at approximately 13:00. Afterwards, make your own way home or continue photographing independently on the Gemmi.

The workshop is suitable for photographers from beginners to professionals. Bring a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens of at least 400 mm.

We spend a lot of time outdoors in winter conditions. You should be appropriately equipped and able to walk confidently on potentially icy ground.

Small group of 4–10 people. Course languages: German, French and English.

Small group. Fair price. From CHF 1’150 per person.

The booking price is CHF 1’250 per person in a Comfort double room. Guaranteed departure from 4 participants, maximum 10 people.

Group bonus: if at least 9 participants have registered by the registration deadline, all guests, including those already booked, receive a CHF 100 refund. The final price is then CHF 1’150 per person.

Single room on request and subject to availability: CHF 20 per night, CHF 40 in total for two nights.

If you book a shared double room and no suitable room partner can be found, the single-room supplement will apply.

If the room category is no longer available, accommodation will be provided in another available category with the corresponding supplement or reduction. Comfort rooms have shared bathroom facilities on the same floor.

Included:

• 3 professionally guided photography workshop days with Hansruedi Weyrich
• 2 nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350 in a Comfort double room with shared bathroom facilities on the same floor
• 2 dinners, including one four-course dinner, and a generous breakfast buffet
• 2 packed lunches
• Return journeys on the Gemmi cable car on arrival and departure days
• Nikon and Sony cameras and lenses to try, subject to availability

Not included: personal travel costs, snacks, drinks, any equipment hire and insurance.

• Digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens of at least 400 mm
• Warm winter clothing in layers, waterproof jacket and trousers for protection from weather and wind
• Warm hat, warm gloves with good grip and warm mountain boots
• Microspikes or lightweight crampons for potentially icy ground
• Personal items for two nights, drinks and snacks

Heated socks and gloves can improve comfort. Nikon and Sony equipment is available to try, subject to availability. Microspikes or lightweight crampons can be hired, subject to availability.