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.
Yann Wegmüller
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
Written and approved by the school management.
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.