Wildlife and bird photography on the Gemmi (Autumn)

• Photography in the habitat of bearded vultures and ibex
• Wildlife and bird photography in the alpine mountains
• Special light during the blue hour and at sunrise
• Individual guidance from Hansruedi Weyrich, joined by Reini Meichtry on two days
• Responsible, wildlife-friendly photography
• Three workshop days and two nights 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.

Nature photography during the blue hour and at sunrise, followed by a generous breakfast buffet.

Together with Hansruedi Weyrich and Gemmi Guide Reini Meichtry, we follow the tracks of bearded vultures, ibex and other wildlife. You receive individual advice on wildlife photography, composition, camera settings and different shooting techniques. We practise responsible, wildlife-friendly photography in the field.

Packed lunch outdoors. We photograph until the evening light leaves the rocky ridges. After dinner together, a wildlife 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; a telephoto lens of at least 400 mm is recommended.

Demanding terrain: sure-footedness on mountain paths and off-trail alpine terrain up to T3/T4. Good fitness for daily stages of 8–10 km, up to 1,000 metres of ascent and descent and up to 6 hours of walking.

You carry all your own photographic equipment. Excellent hiking or trekking boots with a grippy tread are required. The route is adapted to conditions.

Small group. Fair price. From CHF 1’270 per person.

The booking price is CHF 1’390 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 120 refund. The final price is then CHF 1’270 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
• Additional guiding by Gemmi Guide Reini Meichtry on 2 days
• 2 nights at Gemmi Lodge 2350 in a Comfort double room with shared bathroom facilities on the same floor
• Half board with four-course dinners 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.

• Portable photographic equipment with a digital SLR or mirrorless camera; a telephoto lens of at least 400 mm is recommended
• Clothing in layers for warm and cold days
• Waterproof jacket and trousers for protection from weather and wind
• Warm hat and gloves with good grip
• Excellent hiking or trekking boots with a grippy tread
• Daypack, drinks, snacks and personal items for two nights

You carry all your own photographic equipment. Nikon and Sony equipment is available to try, subject to availability.

simply.hiking packing list for multi-day hikes (in German)

The packing list provides general guidance. You stay at Gemmi Lodge 2350; half board and two packed lunches are included. Add your photographic equipment to the hiking kit.