Science says: forest walks improve mood, focus, and health — all at once!

It’s well known, but often forgotten: walking in the forest is more than just physical exercise. It’s a time to breathe, observe, and reconnect — with yourself and with others.

October 18, 2025 1 min read
Yann Wegmüller
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Yann Wegmüller

Director of Chantemerle school

He runs Chantemerle, a family school founded in 1966 in Blonay and deliberately capped at 95 students, 50 of them boarders. He oversees preparation for the Swiss Federal Matura and the Cambridge programmes, with a 95% pass rate in 2025.

Published on October 18, 2025
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At Chantemerle, nature walks are an essential part of our educational approach: in the woods, along the shores of Lake Geneva, and in the mountains. 

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