Mattertal Photography tour
An unforgettable photo excursion in the Mattertal in Valais that rewards you with wonderful photos. The autumn colours enchant with their magical atmosphere. There is hardly a better place for a photographer to capture an autumn landscape in the mountains than Valais.
The photo excursion in the Mattertal in Valais with Manuel Kurth Fotograf is a real highlight for every nature and landscape photographer. Autumn transforms the Mattertal valley in Valais into a golden sea of colour. You can hardly wait to unpack your camera and get started.
This photo trip will be done in English and German. The instructor is proficient in both languages and both, English and German speakers are welcome to join.
This trip will be led by: Manuel Kurth
Location
Where do we go?
We hike through colourful forests, across idyllic Alps and to picturesque viewpoints. The scenery is simply breathtaking and offers us countless opportunities for unique shots. We experiment with the settings of our cameras, look for the best light and play with the different colours and contrasts.
Trip highlights
What you can expect from this trip
- Meeting point 13:00 Hotel La Reserve, St. Niklaus Afternoon, trip to the Moosalp by taxi bus
- Schalb - Jungu - St. Niklaus
- Randa - Chüebodmen - Randa / Randa - Chüebodmen - Europabrücke - Randa
See full itinerary here
Day 1
Meeting point 13:00 Hotel La Reserve, St. Niklaus Afternoon, trip to the Moosalp by taxi bus
25.10 Arrival and meeting.
We take the taxi bus to the Moosalp, hike for about 1 hour to a unique 360 degree viewpoint where we will enjoy the sunset and a fantastic view of the Valais four-thousand metre peaks.
Day 2
Schalb - Jungu - St. Niklaus
Another highlight of the trip. We take a very small gondola up to Alp Schalb and hike along a spectacular trail to Alp Jungu, from where we return to St. Niklaus. The front Mattertal, far removed from mass tourism, impresses with its unspoilt nature and views of the Valais four-thousand-metre peaks. With a bit of luck, we may even cross paths with the local ibex colony. As we have the whole day at our disposal, we have enough time to take photos of the fantastic views and wildlife.
Hiking time 2 hours, 350 metres in height difference.
Day 3
Randa - Chüebodmen - Randa / Randa - Chüebodmen - Europabrücke - Randa
27.10
Randa - Chüebodmen - Randa
2h30 - 539m height difference
or
Randa - Chüebodmen - Europabrücke - Randa
3h30 - 725m height difference
Accommodation
Where do we stay?
We stay at La Reserve Hotel, have a double room with single occupancy (or double occupancy on request) and enjoy half board. We also have a meeting room at our disposal where we can look at the pictures on our laptops in the evening.
Included
Included in the price:
Public transport and mountain railways, as well as breakfast and dinner
Not included
Exclusive:
Snacks and catering during the day
Arrival and departure costs
Travel insurance
Your instructor
Manuel Kurth
Manuel KurthMy love of nature and the beauty of the world that surrounds us inspire my photographs.
I have a special interest in landscape photography. My photos are characterised by the attention to detail and the observation of light and shadow, which in combination result in beautiful creations. My aim is to represent a mood and a landscape in such a way that the character of the landscape and its uniqueness is preserved. In contrast to a work of art, I don't want to create anything new, but to represent the landscape in the best moment for my taste.
The courses give me the stimulation and the exchange that is important in my work, to remain curious and to keep breaking new ground.
