Discover edible and medicinal wild plants with our herbalist. Picking, home-made aperitif and refined 3-course meal with wild plants at Chez Coquoz restaurant in Planachaux.
Following in Agnès’s footsteps, Nathalie Nemeth-Défago, a herbalist and mountain guide in the valley, will take you on an easy walk to discover edible wild plants and those used since the dawn of time in the valley for healing.
After picking, it’s time for a taste experience. While you prepare your aperitif, the Coquoz restaurant in Planachaux, a forerunner in wild plant cuisine in the region, will concoct an original and tasty 3-course meal based on their long experience in fine cuisine and edible wild plants.
You’ll leave with recipes, tips for recognizing plants, and amusing and surprising anecdotes about the uses of local plants.
Recommended equipment:
> Backpack, weather-appropriate clothing, windproof jacket, good walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, water and a small snack.
> Canvas bag, scissors or knife for picking, writing utensils.
Practical information:
> Reservations can be made until Tuesday July 21 at 5pm.
> For Illiez Card holders, a 10% discount will be applied at the time of booking.
> Animation maintained from 2 participants
> Event cancelled in the event of bad weather.
> Drinks extra.
Opening hours
Meet at Parking du Grand-Paradis, then carpool to Planachaux or take the cable car up (at own expense).
Accessibility
Prestations
Cheeses
Prices
Child (8-15 years, must be accompanied by an adult) : CHF 60.00
For Illiez Card holders, a 10% discount will be applied at the time of booking.