GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A serendipitous combination this: for those who like the idea of taking a hike with one of the St Bernard dogs from the famous Barry Foundation, and who also like vineyards, you can now put the two together.
The Foundation is organizing walks in March and April, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, with their St Bernards, through the beautiful Fully vineyards in canton Valais, near Martigny.
The walks end at the breeding centre in Martigny, where the dogs spend their winters. Hikers have a good chance of seeing puppies and teenage dogs at the centre, the foundation says.
Groups are limited to 6 to 10 people and the foundation, which regularly holds walks open to the public, recommends early booking to ensure places.
At the Barry Foundation breeding kennels at 14:00, Route des Chantons 52, 1920 Martigny
Fee: CHF45 for adults, child and family discounts offered