"La symphonie du terrain" trail | Votre Cercle de Vie

Welcome to "La symphonie du terrain" trail!

from July to October (until 16 October)

This Summer, between July and October (until 16 October), we are offering you a trip to the top of biodiversity.

An educational exhibition in the open air, where you can explore nature, art, and education. We want to make people aware of these questions that affect us so much and are important for thinking about the preservation of our planet Earth. Everyone can marvel at the beauty of nature, the importance of biodiversity in our ecosystem, as well as the benefits for our health and well-being.

We leave from the alpine chalet Pâquier-Mottier and there are several exciting signs with two routes. Visitors bring along a touch tablet or a paper brochure.

This edition also has exhibitions of paintings from the artist Laura Chaplin and a selection of photographs from the monk Matthieu Ricard.

2 paths

One path for families with young children and pushchairs, as well as people with reduced mobility (wheelchair accessible).
Duration: about 30 minutes of walking, count on 1 hour with the reading of the panels.
A walk for good walkers, requiring good shoes, and good physical condition.
Duration: about 3 hours of walking, count on 4-5 hours with the reading of the panels.

Note that access to the path is free.
Dogs on leads are allowed.
The inside of the chalet is not accessible.

SUPPORTS

Digital media: Download the PDF with the trail information here and bring your own digital media or rent a tablet on-site for CHF 10.
Printed material: Several copies to take along on the trail are available on site (to be returned after the walk).

DOWNLOADS:

The short course (PDF, 25,6 MB)

The long course (PDF, 48,8 MB)

Access to the paths

The paths are situated in the heart of one of the most beautiful nature reserves of Pro Natura. To limit the disruption towards flora and fauna, we invite all visitors to respect the recommendations (follow the paths, dog on a leash, no fire...), to use public transport, or to leave their car at l'Etivaz to reach the alpine pasture at Pâquier-Mottier, on foot or by bike. No welcoming is provided at the alp chalet!

Address: Alpage Pâquier Mottier, route de la Torneresse 33, 1660 L'Etivaz (map), altitude 1375 m

Access by public transport: 4.3 km and 230 m of ascent from the post stop Maison de l'Etivaz in the centre of L’Etivaz village (1h-1h1/4 walking or 45-50 min cycling).

Access by car: Parking spaces at L'Etivaz (near the cheese caves) and parking spaces (limited) near the water intake, 2.7 km from L'Etivaz village. The road is then closed. Expect a 25–30-minute walk of 1.6 km and a 90 m difference in altitude to Pâquier-Mottier (path along the stream or alpine road).

People with reduced mobility can contact us to obtain permission to drive to the chalet.

AUGUSTIN & LÉON

Do you know the two elves, Augustin and Léon, from the Pâquier-Mottier mountain chalet? Discover their adventures here and enjoy the didactic trail with your children. The two elves reveal secrets that are not to be missed!

Organic /Demeter bundle picnic

To immerse yourself even more in a world in harmony with the earth, we offer you an organic/ Demeter picnic with zero waste. The products offered are from our farm and the region.

An incredible experience for young and old!

Contents of the picnic:

Whole wheat bread | l’Etivaz AOP cheese / Les Moulins alp cheese / Les Moulins | Salami Votre Cercle de Vie | Dry meat Votre Cercle de Vie | Fruit or vegetables Le Potag’Oex / Votre Cercle de Vie | Home-made biscuit/ cake | Cold herbal tea or Homemade syrup Alpes en Fleurs / Votre Cercle de Vie | Home-made spread | Le Sapalet yoghurt | Chocolate Napolitains Banyan Alliance

Vegetarian option

Wholewheat Bread | l’Etivaz AOP/ Les Moulins alp cheese | Tomme Le Sapalet | Fruit or vegetables Le Potag’Oex / Votre Cercle de Vie | Home-made biscuit/ cake | Eggs Votre Cercle de Vie | Cold herbal tea or Homemade syrup Alpes en Fleurs / Votre Cercle de Vie / Votre Cercle de Vie | Home-made spread | Le Sapalet yoghurt | Chocolate Napolitains Banyan Alliance

Prices :

Adults CHF 35.-
Child CHF 20.-

Picnic Reservation

The picnic can be reserved up to 48 hours in advance by e-mail at info@votre-cercledevie.ch

The picnic must be picked up next to the Pâquier-Mottier alpine chalet.

Zero waste also means reuse!

IMPORTANT: Please return the stick, the bundle, the knife, and the various containers to the Pâquier-Mottier chalet at the end of your walk.

Laura Chaplin exhibition

You can appreciate the paintings of Laura Chaplin on the theme “Animals and biodiversity”.

Laura, granddaughter of the famous filmmaker Charlie Chaplin, does not deny her origins but has forged her own artistic path. She grew up in Manoir de Ban, the last home of her grandfather, now a museum called ‘Chaplin’s World’. Conscious of her dreamy youth, she wants to continue the work of Chaplin in her own way and share her happiness and joie de vivre.

While painting is at the centre of her creations, Laura’s creativity does not stop there. Creating a collection of handbags, designing watches, clothes, etc. Laura loves to create. Well aware of the importance of laughter in life, she has also written a book “The first step to happiness”.

www.laurachaplin.ch

Matthieu Ricard Exhibition

The photos of Matthieu Ricard (humanitarian group Karuna-Shechen) present nature landscapes from far away while creating a bridge with local landscapes. These are photographs which inspire serenity and altruism.

Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk, scientist, humanitarian, author, translator, and photographer. For more than 40 years he has dedicated his life to the study and practice of Buddhism with the greatest Tibetan masters, in the heart of the Himalayas which he photographs. All of the income generated by his photographs is donated to the humanitarian association he founded, Karuna Shechen, which has been supporting the poor in India, Nepal, Tibet, and soon in Europe for more than 20 years.

www.karuna-shechen.org / www.matthieuricard.org

Info: For any custom print, go to: photoby.fr / contact@photoby.fr

OneAction

OneAction is a nonprofit association based in Geneva and active on several continents. Seeing in everyone the potential to create lasting change, OneAction aims to encourage the transition from intention to action. It supports and brings together people and organisations wanting to improve the wellbeing of their community and their environment, and works to strengthen their ability to act. It does this by supporting them in the creation and development of projects aimed at improving living conditions and restoring ecosystems, while setting up self financing mechanisms. OneAction works in the areas of reforestation, food security, climate resilience, education, and social entrepreneurship.

www.oneaction.ch