Saas-Fee walking tour in Switzerland

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

All of our trips are based on human-powered movement, primarily walking and hiking. Most tours last between 1 and 3 days, with some longer alpine treks. We avoid motorized transport during the hiking experience, emphasizing slow travel and connection to nature.

We encourage participants to arrive by train or local bus, both widely available in Switzerland and very efficient. Meeting points are always chosen to be accessible via public transport (e.g., SBB trains, PostAuto buses). We do not use private cars or vans to shuttle groups, and we promote use of Swiss Rail Passes to further reduce emissions.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

When overnight stays are included, we prefer small, locally-run guesthouses or mountain huts (e.g., alpine stables or shelters), often with minimal infrastructure and low environmental footprint. Most use shared facilities, reduce plastic use, and recycle. Some huts are off-grid or partially powered by solar energy. We avoid large or luxury hotels.

Before each trip, we share a short guide encouraging guests to:

- Stay on marked trails
- Avoid noise or disturbing wildlife
- Leave no trace, including food waste
- Minimize plastic and bring reusable items
- Respect flora, especially alpine flowers

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

100% of our accommodations are locally owned.
We avoid hotel chains entirely. When overnight stays are included, we choose family-run guesthouses, traditional alpine huts, or even barns (stables) with hay sleeping — offering an authentic Swiss experience. These are often historic buildings passed down through generations, managed by locals who live in the area.

One particularly notable example is sleeping in hay at mountain farms, or resting overnight in simple alpine shelters used by shepherds during transhumance.

We work directly with local mountain lift companies, small-scale producers, and sometimes local alpine guides (when conditions require). Guests are encouraged to explore village cheese cellars, craft markets (like in Disentis or Saanen), and buy directly from farmers — especially during Alpabzug or Alpaufzug events.

In addition, we support independent rail and postbus travel, helping direct money toward the local infrastructure and avoiding large-scale transport operators.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

100% of our collaborators are based in Switzerland.
When we need support (e.g. mountain guides, drivers, hosts), we hire locals from the specific regions we operate in — Graubünden, Valais, or Central Switzerland. We avoid outsourcing operations to non-local or non-Swiss agents.

Our project is still small, but we prioritize collaborating with women-led businesses (e.g. farm stays, craft producers) and older farmers who maintain traditional practices.
We also offer free or reduced-price trips to low-income migrants or students in Switzerland, occasionally organizing community hikes where participation is based on interest, not financial power.

Our trips are LGBTQ+ friendly and safe — focused on nature, connection, and respect. All participants are welcome as long as they share these values.