{"id":11260,"date":"2025-02-04T12:57:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jonathangiovannini.com\/winter-switzerland-winter-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:26:37","slug":"winter-switzerland-winter-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jonathangiovannini.com\/en\/winter-switzerland-winter-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WINTER Switzerland January 28 – February 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

5-day photo tour, from January 28th to February 1st 2026 in search of the main subjects that live in the Swiss mountains: we will have the opportunity to photograph very interesting subjects such as the Alpine chamois, the ibex, the partridge, the mountain hare and most likely also the stoat<\/strong> with Jonathan Giovannini.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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DATES AND PARTICIPANTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DURATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Days and 4 Nights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From January 28th to February 1st 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Participants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DETAILS AND ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DIFFICULTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light excursions are planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODALITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Itinerant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cost and Tour Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TOUR LEADER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan Giovannini<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARTING FROM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac949<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac380 deposit upon registration and balance due 60 days before departure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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HOW TO BOOK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scroll to the bottom of the page<\/strong> and fill out the contact form,<\/strong> asking for more information<\/strong> on the event or confirming<\/strong> your participation. You will be quickly contacted on Whatsapp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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destination:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Jura Mountains,<\/strong> on the border between Switzerland and France, hold a stunning landscape of endless forests, highland pastures, and silent valleys shrouded in mist. A still unspoiled environment, where nature follows its own rhythm and wildlife roams undisturbed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These lands are home to the Alpine chamois, ibex, fox, bearded vulture, and the elusive stoat, along with the possible presence of the majestic European lynx,<\/strong> a symbol of the return of large predators to the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A territory that combines elegance and wildness,<\/strong> perfect for those who want to live an intense and immersive photographic experience in the most secret heart of the Jura mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The meeting point<\/strong> will be directly at the hotel, located in France just a few minutes from the Swiss border, in a strategic<\/strong> position for easy access to all the main photographic locations in the Jura Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll spend several days immersed in an authentic, wild environment, alternating targeted outings in search of the area’s most iconic animals: the agile stoat, the Alpine chamois, the ibex, and various birds of prey that dominate the skies above these mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The photography trips will take place during the best light,<\/strong> at dawn and dusk, to maximize the subjects and landscapes. Depending on the conditions and wildlife activity, we will alternate field sessions with relaxation, organizing picnic lunches to make the most of our time. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Photographic Activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the photo sessions, the main protagonists will be stoats, chamois, and ibex.<\/strong> Each day will offer the opportunity for numerous sightings, exploring different areas in search of the best settings and the most favorable lighting conditions. The sessions will be itinerant,<\/strong> without the use of shelters, allowing for an authentic and dynamic approach to photography directly from the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be plenty of surprises along the way: we might encounter foxes, wildcats, various birds of prey, and, with a bit of luck, even the elusive European lynx. The landscapes will vary<\/strong> depending on altitude and weather, with the possibility of snow cover or not, offering new photographic opportunities every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel will take place using your own vehicles,<\/strong> optimizing routes and minimizing the number of vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trips will be planned<\/strong> based on animal activity and weather conditions, always in consultation with the group. Each decision will be made after carefully evaluating the actual field conditions to ensure maximum photographic effectiveness. Traveling photography requires flexibility<\/strong> and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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The accommodation:<\/h2>\n\n

We’ve chosen a strategically located accommodation,<\/strong> nestled in a French valley at the foot of the Jura mountains, just a few kilometers from the Swiss border. This ideal location will allow us to easily reach all the planned locations, organizing packed lunches and enjoying half-board at the hotel. <\/p>\n\n

The observation areas are usually located within an hour’s drive of the accommodation<\/strong> and are distributed radially around it, allowing us to adapt each outing based on weather conditions and wildlife activity.<\/p>\n\n

With Just Explorers<\/strong> you can count on a small group, a professional guide and all the assistance you need before, during and after the trip.<\/p>\n

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DAILY PROGRAM<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Day 1<\/summary>\n

The meeting point will be directly at the accommodation, located in M\u00e9tabief, France, a few kilometers from the Swiss border. The exact location of the accommodation will be announced closer to the event. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Day 2 to 4<\/summary>\n

During your stay, we will make the most of all available photo sessions, optimizing time and lighting conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to go out at dawn and dusk, for a total of six photo sessions<\/strong> in different locations. Each day, trips of about an hour are planned to reach the various areas, alternating between car safaris<\/strong> and walking excursions<\/strong> . The walking excursions will generally be short, on routes of 1\u20132 km maximum, depending on animal activity and environmental conditions. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Day 5<\/summary>\n

A day dedicated to returning home: after breakfast, we’ll say goodbye and each of us will begin the journey home.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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