A twilight ramble into the forest as the darkening mountainsides come alive with the thundering cries of the stags' mating calls.
Join Nicolas, one of our favourite local hiking guides, for a ramble through the magnificent Soi nature preserve. Just past sunset you might be lucky enough to hear the slumbering forest come alive with a raucous, otherworldly sound. This is the ‘belling’ of the stag, or the mating call which the stag uses to attract his mate and intimidate potential rivals. Make it a night to remember in company of the King of the Forest!
Recommended equipment:
– Backpack, warm, weather-appropriate clothing, hat, gloves, windproof jacket, good walking shoes, walking sticks (recommended), small blanket, pair of binoculars, headlamp, a thermos with a hot drink or a bottle of water, and a snack, if necessary.
Practical information :
– Easy hike of about 1 hour for the general public.
– Pets are NOT allowed.
Minimum 2 participants.
Reservations until 5pm the day before.
Opening hours
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Saturday 23 September 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Sunday 24 September 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Friday 29 September 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Saturday 30 September 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Sunday 1st of October 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Friday 6 October 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Saturday 7 October 2023 between 5 pm and 9.30 pm.
Meet at Val-d'Illiez village square.
Subject to favorable weather.
Accessibility
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Up to 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.