4-Day Wild Food Vosges, France

Under the guidance of an experienced foraging guide, we will spend 4 days in the Vosges region, searching for wild edible plants and mushrooms. Think of hiking through different ecosystems as we walk up and down the mountains, a stay in a chalet in the middle of nowhere and everything from food to activities taken care of. The perfect opportunity to go completely back to basics. France is one of the best known mushroom countries, deeply rooted in the local culture and boasting an extensive and longstanding tradition of foraging.

What can you expect?

• A highly diverse program, all outdoors.

• An exploratory journey through edible plants and mushrooms, suitable for both beginners and advanced participants.

• 3-days of hiking through forests, mountains and local villages

• Culinary aspect:

  adventurous and flavorful food, sourced locally (foraged) from morning till evening

• A compact travel group: a good atmosphere and personal interaction.

• Disconnection: we request minimizing the use of smartphones to an absolute minimum.

• Some activities will require a car, shared amongst participants.

What do you need to bring?

• Appropriate clothing: waterproof, warm, and good hiking shoes, good backpack.

• Good physical condition: ability to walk 15 km and no fear of cold or water.

• Bedlinnen and towel will be shared in the practical email)

When?

• Sundaynight 6pm 27nd of october to thursdaymorning 31th of october

Price:

• €850 per person

• 10% discount if you register with a partner

• Included in the price

  • All meals from sundaynight to thursday morning.

  • Snacks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from Sunday evening to thursday morning.

  • Foraging guide.

  • Accommodations in shared house and room.

  • Preparatory information session.

Included:

• All meals (x17), snacks, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from Saturday evening to Saturday morning.

• Foraging guide.

• All accommodations.

• Canoe rental.

• Additional equipment: shelters, outdoor cooking utensils, etc.

• Preparatory information session in Belgium in advance with the participants.

How to get there:

• Exact details will be shared after payment.

• The location of the house is in ‘Gerbamont’. 5 hour drive from Brussels, Belgium.

• Who wants to, can also share their ride.