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Previously called Touring Monkeys, it is now Monkeys Connect! The new website is being created and should be up and running very soon.
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Monkeys Connect (the “Organiser”) legally operates under CK Stories GmbH, an outdoor event company registered in Switzerland. Monkeys Connect (the “Organiser”) provides organised activities (the “Events”) to interested individuals (the “Participant”).
By booking or participating in an event, the Participant confirms that he/she has read, understood, and agrees to the Monkeys Connect Terms and Conditions.
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Terms of payment
The full amount has to be paid upon booking.
Cancellation policy
If the Participant cancels his/her booking:
- 30 days prior to the Event start date, a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the Event cost applies.
- Less than 30 days prior to the Event start date, a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the Event cost applies.
The Participant can sell his/her booking to another interested party who meets the fitness requirements of the particular Event. In this case, the Organiser is entitled to an Administration Fee of CHF 30.
The Organiser reserves the right to cancel any Event for any reason whatsoever. In the event of cancellation by the Organiser, the Participant will be offered an alternative Event or a full refund. However, this will not apply for cancellations due to force majeure (adverse weather conditions, war, strikes, earthquake, flooding, epidemic, etc). The Participant is responsible to have adequate insurance to cover these circumstances.
Event changes by the Organiser
The Participant is aware that the conduct of outdoor events depends on uncontrollable external factors, particularly weather conditions. In this regard, the Organiser has the full right to change the itinerary prior to or during the Event or to cancel as deemed necessary for reasons of unforeseen circumstances, operational concerns, or concerns for the health, safety, enjoyment, or comfort of the Participants of the Event. Any changes are at the discretion of the Organiser.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Guided Hike to Morocco’s Highest Peak - Mount Toubkal 4’167mMarrakesh, MarrakeshCHF 950.00
Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
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Escape and explore the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco, famous for their breathtaking views, welcoming people and diverse landscapes. The highlight of this 6-day hiking trip is the ascent to the peak of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in the country at 4'167 m.
In addition to the mountain expedition, you will experience the rich culture of Morocco, staying at a Riad, hiking with a local guide, eating traditional cuisine, exploring souks…
This trip is led by David Norris, international mountain leader. The Toubkal ascent will be led by a local guide as well as David.
What's the plan?
Here is our detailed itinerary:Day 1: Saturday 14 December
David will meet you at the airport in Marrakech. Transfer to Imlil where you will be spending the night.Day 2: Sunday 15 December
After a delicious Moroccan breakfast, you will explore the area with a day hike around Imlil. We'll also fit crampons and check everyone's gear in preparation for the ascent of the summit.Nestled in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Imlil (1’750 m) is the picturesque gateway to stunning natural beauty. You’ll get the chance to enjoy the lush greenery, terraced fields, and traditional Berber dwellings surrounding this charming village. We’ll spend the night in a simple, family-ran, village accommodation in Imlil, with local delicious food and hot showers. Twin and triple rooms are available in this cosy place.
Day 3: Monday 16 December
After breakfast at the lodge, you will meet your local guide and start the trek to Toubkal Refuge starting along the Ait Mizane Valley towards the village traditional village of Aremd. Lunch will be taken over the spectacular views of the Atlas mountain range.Overnight stay at the Toubkal Refuge (3’206 m).
Day 4: Tuesday 17 December
Very early start from the refuge to ascend Mount Toubkal. Upon reaching the peak at 4’167 m, you'll be rewarded with gorgeous views spanning from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and extending southward to the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara.You'll descend back down the hill to the refuge after enjoying the amazing sights. You will then return to Imlil where you’ll spend the night.
Day 5: Wednesday 18 December
Transfer from Imlil to Marrakech where you’ll spend the night in a Riad - a traditional Moroccan guesthouse located in the historic medina (city). Spend the day and night experiencing the authentic Moroccan culture as you explore the colourful and busy souk (markets) in this buzzing city. And of course, the chance to taste the yummy local cuisines!Day 6: Thursday 19 December
Departure day. We say goodbye at the Riad in Marrakech.Requirements
To join this event, you need to be a very fit hiker. No mountaineering experience needed.Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports, in Morocco. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).How to get there
Flight options have not been released for these dates yet and we'll update as soon as they are available.Kit list
Day Clothing Essentials- Crampon-compatible hiking boots
- T-shirt
- Hiking trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Gloves
Night Essentials
- Sleeping bag liner
- Lightweight towel
- Ear plugs
Technical gear
- Hiking poles
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Crampons (can be rented out in Imlil)
- Ice axe (can be rented out in Imlil)
F&B
- Water (min. 2L)
- Snacks
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 950.
Included in price
- Food from dinner in Imlil on day 1 up to breakfast in Marrakech on day 6
- Accommodation on all nights
- All transportation from the airport transfer on day 1 until day 5
Not included in price
- Flights to and from Marrakech
- Transfer to Marrakech airport on 19 December
- Equipment rental (crampons and ice axe)
- Drinks and snacks
- Insurances
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
- Guided Snowshoeing Day Hike in Grüsch Danusa GraubündenGrüsch-Danusa, GrüschCHF 85.00
Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
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Discover a lost world high above the Landquart valley in remote Graubünden.
This trip is led by Lou Stone, international mountain leader.
What's the plan?
We meet at 09:15 am at the valley station of Bergbahnen Grüsch-Danusa AG. We will take a scenic gondola ride to a little known paradise with breathtaking views, and head away from the crowds to discover secluded trails through rolling hills scattered with snowy trees.The route we take and the distance we cover will depend on the snow conditions on the day and the ability of the group. Optional warm refreshments afterwards (time permitting) at Berghaus Schwänzelegg.
Technical info: minimum of 5.5km - 300m ascent - 300m descent/ maximum of 10.5km - 550m ascent - 550m descent
Requirements
To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience needed.Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:- Zurich HB 07:38 - 08:53 Grüsch (via Landquart)
- Grüsch 16:06 - 17:22 Zurich HB (via Landquart) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, drive towards Davos GR until you see the Grüsch exit, then follow the signs for the Bergbahnen. Parking at Parkplatz Bergbahnen Grüsch-Danusa. Sand 151, 7214 Grüsch CHF 8 for the day, pay by cash / card.
Cable car return CHF 28 (no travelcard discount).
Kit list
Day clothing essentials- Winter hiking boots
- Base layers
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
Technical gear
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
- Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
F&B
- Water
- Thermal bottle for tea
- Snacks
- Packed lunch
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:- Snowshoes and poles: CHF 15
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 25
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.
Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 85.Included in price
- Guided day hike with an international mountain leader, in a small group
Not included in price
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Transport to/from Grüsch
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Packed lunch
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Drinks & snacks
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Equipment rental
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participantsBy signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
- Guided Snowshoeing Weekend in Sankt Antönien (Graubünden)Saint Antönien, St AntönienCHF 300.00
Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
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Sankt Antönien, a Walser village in pretty Prättigau, is a winter paradise for ski touring and snowshoe tours! Join us for a snowshoeing weekend to discover this beautiful valley at the border with Austria.
This trip is led by Celine Kahn, international mountain leader.
What's the plan?
Saturday - Carschinafurggla 2220m
We meet at St. Antönien, Rüti at 10:20. From there we hike up to Carschinahütte and the Carschinafurggla pass at 2220m. We then make a loop at the foot of the beautiful Sulzfluh mountain to end our hike at Berghaus Sulzfluh, a charming lodge with sauna and hot tub where we have dinner and spend the night.
Technical info: 5h walking - 750m ascent - 400m descentSunday - Eggberg 2200m
After an energising breakfast, we start the hike with a short descent before climbing all the way up to the top of Eggberg at 2200m. On the way down, we hike back directly to St. Antönien, Rüti where you can take the bus back.
Technical info: 5h walking - 750m ascent - 1050m descentRequirements
To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience is needed.Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:- Saturday: Zurich HB 08:07 - 10:16 St. Antönien, Rüti (via Landquart & Küblis)
- Sunday: St. Antönien, Rüti 16:08 - 18:22 Zurich HB (via Küblis & Landquart) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at St-Antönien, Rüti.
Kit list
Day clothing essentials- Winter hiking boots
- Base layers
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
Night essentials
- Lightweight towel
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Swimwear and towel for the hot tub and sauna
- Ear plugs
Technical gear
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
- Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
F&B
- Water
- Thermal bottle for tea
- Snacks
- Packed lunches for 2 days
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:
- Snowshoes and poles: CHF 30
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 50
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.
Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 300 in a shared room (dorm) or CHF 325 in a twin room.Included in price
- 2 days of guided snowshoeing with a mountain leader, in a small group
- Basic avalanche training to make sure everyone knows how to use the equipment
- 1 night of accommodation at Berghaus Sulzfluh
- Access to hot tub and sauna
- Dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast and take-away tea on Sunday
Not included in price
- Transport to/from St. Antönien, Rüti
- Access to sauna (CHF 15)
- Packed lunches
- Drinks & snacks
- Equipment rental
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 10 participants
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
- Snowshoeing & Navigation course by the Mythen - Learn to read a map and use a coHotel Restaurant Brunni, AlpthalCHF 100.00
Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
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With today's technology, it has become so easy to spend time in the mountains without any navigation skills. All the apps and modern tools that now exist are amazing and it would be a shame not to use them, however, it's also really important to be able to be in the mountains without them.
During this snowshoe hike by the famous and stunning Mythen, the focus will be on learning or getting a refresher about how to use basic navigation tools: map, compass, features around us...
This trip is led by Celine Kahn, international mountain leader.
What's the plan?
We will meet at 09.00 at Brunni SZ, Rest., inside the restaurant for the briefing and first part of the course. Brunni bus stop. The focus of the day will be to improve your navigation skills. For that, the day will be split into stages, alternating walking times and various activities.Stage 1: Introduction of the navigation tools
Learn to read the map with its main features and legend, plan our itinerary, understand the compass.Stage 2: Where am I?
Locate yourself on the map using features around you.Stage 3: What is around me?
Knowing where you are on the map, identify the summits and other features around you using your map and compass. Learn to read your surrounding landscape.Stage 4: Find your way without visibility
Using our compass and azimuth bearings, we will play some games to practice having to move on a terrain without any visibility (snow, fog...).Technical information
- WT2 hike
- 12km
- 630m ascent / 630m descent
Requirements
No previous snowshoeing experience needed.
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).How to get there
If you are traveling by public transport, we recommend you take the following:- Zürich HB 07:43 - 08:51 Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (via Wädenswil & Einsiedeln)
- Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni 17:31 - 18:48 Zürich HB (via Einsiedeln & Wädenswil) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park in front of the restaurant.
Kit list
Must have:- Winter hiking boots
- Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
- Pen, pencil and/or highlighter
- Small backpack with waterproof cover
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Warm hat
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
- Sunglasses
- Head lamp
- Water
- Packed lunch
Nice to have:
- Compass if you have your own
- Thermal bottle with tea
- Snacks
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent snowshoes and poles for an additional CHF 15.
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 100.Included in price
- Day snowshoe hike with a mountain leader
- Navigation course
- Hot drink and croissant at arrival
- Printed topographical maps of the area + compass
Not included in price
- Transport
- Packed lunch
- Snowshoes and pole
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
