Learning to recognise wild edible and medicinal plants of the mountains

By reservation only
Medicinal and edible plantsMedicinal and edible plantsBerry Sorbier des oiseleurs or Birds's SorbierChamrousse mountain guide Jonathan Perret
Jonathan Perret - Accompagnateur en montagne
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Chamrousse 1650 / 1700 / 1750
38410
Chamrousse
  • Spoken language(s) :
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
In short

Presentation

Botanical walk to learn how to recognise wild edible and medicinal plants growing in the mountains. Half a day to get the basis and avoid confusion with toxic species.
During an easy walk, on trails without any difficulties, quiet roads and forest tracks we will head on Chamrousse most interessant plants, herbs and trees. These common species will be representative of different habitats. Sometime simply beside the road, or in the forest, on the alpine meadow, ...

We will focus on easy to recognise medicinal and edible plants typical from mountain areas. You will return more confident and with some recipe ideas for wild meals or natural remedies. We can organise outings all year round, studied plants will be different each season.
Opening periodFrom 01/05 to 31/10, daily.
Possible all year round, ask for vacancies.

On demand.
Additional welcomeDon't forget warm and waterproof clothes or an umbrella, and walking shoes.
A magnifiying glass if you have.
Start from a free shuttle stop, large parking lot near by.
Tecnical and pedagogical levels adapted to the group, possibility of a tailor-made course.
    General informations
    • Services :
      • 8 People maximum per group
      • 8 People maximum per group
      • Minimum number of persons 3
    • Nature of supervised practice :
      • Lessons
      • Group lessons
      • Introductory/discovery
    • Services :
      • Pets allowed
    To note
    • Client profile :
      • School groups greeting
    • Type of practice :
      • Supervised practice
    • Pedestrian sports :
      • Pedestrian sport
      • Hiking
    • Opening :
      • On weekdays
      • On week-ends

    Tarifs

    Adult: 22 €
    Child (18 years): 15 €
    Fee: from 130 € (Max 8 persons)
    Group adults: 15 €.

    Group rate available for > 8 people.
    • Payment methods :
      • Cheque
      • Cash
    • Special prices for :
      • Students special rate

    Map

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    Chamrousse 1650 / 1700 / 1750
    38410
    Chamrousse
    GPS coordinates
    Latitude : 45.125291
    Longitude : 5.878726
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