Introduction to carried hike – 2026

Feel like enjoying a true nature break with your baby, comfortably nestled against you and lulled by the rhythm of your walk? I propose a two-day introduction to carried hike – perfect for building confidence, discovering best practices, and savouring a special moment with your family.

What awaits you:

• A very small group to ensure you get time, attentive support, and personalised guidance for every parent(s) + baby.
• A moment to slow down and bond: breathe, enjoy nature with your little one.
• Two varied and pleasant routes:
  • a first “urban-nature” route, perfect for easing in gently thanks to reassuring infrastructure, while staying mostly off roads and surrounded by trees.
  • a second trail, easy but slightly technical, to practically experience carrying hiking principles under varied conditions.

Treat yourself to this time with your family and return with precious memories and real confidence in your carrying hiking practice.

Do you wish to carry your child in a sling? Specialised carrying instructors are ready to accompany you during a workshop dedicated to carrying hiking. I’ll be happy to guide you to the nearest expert.

This hike is part of the theme « carrying hikes » – practical information is available on the dedicated page.

Details of the introduction to carried hike

• Initiation 1:
  • Day 1: Sunday 29 March 2026.
    • Meeting place and time:
      • Rosengarten, Bern (Bushaltestelle “Bern, Rosengarten”)
      • 09:30
    • Duration:
      • 4 to 5 hours. It depends on the walking pace and the children’s needs.
    • Arrival location:
      • Bern City
    • Technical difficulty:
    • Physical difficulty:
      • 8 km, 150 m elevation gain
  • Day 2: Sunday, 26 April 2026.
    • Meeting place and time:
      • Place Petit-St-Jean, Fribourg (arrêt de bus “Fribourg, Petit-St-Jean”)
      • 09:00
    • Duration:
      • 5 to 6 hours. It depends on the walking pace and the children’s needs.
    • Arrival location:
      • Return to starting point.
    • Technical difficulty:
    • Physical difficulty:
      • 9 km, 320 m of positive and negative elevation gain
  • Backup day: Sunday, 3 May 2026.
    • The backup day will be used if the weather on either of the first two days is too poor.
• Group: minimum 2, maximum 3 children
• Price:
  • CHF 380.- per child. Includes 2 parents or companions.
• Included:
  • The organisation and mountain leader for the day.
• Not included:
  • The picnic during the hike.
  • The journey between your home and the start of the hike, and back.
  • Everything that is not included.
• Remarks:
  • The equipment list (parent + child) will be sent once the child is registered.
  • Parents are responsible for their child (carrying, food, clothing, nappies, sun protection, etc.) and must bring appropriate equipment for their child.
  • The child must be carried using a carrying system (sling, ringsling, baby carrier, backpack carrier, etc.); strollers are not permitted.
  • Despite all care taken to ensure everyone’s safety, outdoor activities involve a residual risk that participants accept.

Registration for the hike

Another wish?

Are you interested in this tour but it’s not exactly what you want? Take a look at my services and my hiking programme, and contact me!