Peter's 500km Swiss Trek for Crans-Montana
Updates 4
Day 4: Croisettes - Lucens
The sun shone and there was enough shade in the woods to make the 29km pleasant. I finished the climb up from Lausanne (900m) and then through the woods before a descent into the Broye valley to Moudon and Lucens. The latter being the site of Europe’s worst nuclear accident in 1969 when an underground reactor partly melted down. All seems fine now. It was fun clearing the water shed. Before, all water runs towards the Rhone and the Med. Now it is all running towards the Rhine and the North Sea.
Day 3: Rolle - Croisettes
Nearly 32km with a serious sting of ascent in the tail. I restarted from Rolle and passed through Allaman and Etoy where Seàn Meehan and Marco Volpi both took time out to wish me well. Thanks guys! Then on through St Prex, Morges and St Sulpice before finally Lausanne. It’s a beautiful city with a stunning cathedral but VERY hilly. From the lake to the top is nearly 350m of climbing so I was glad to see journey’s end!
Day 2: Pont Céard - Rolle
I continued along 26km of the north coast of Lac Léman (Geneva). Mont Blanc shined down on almost all of the route which took me through my home commune, Tannay. Then on to lovely Nyon and towns of Prangins, Gland and, finally, Rolle. I also entered “La Côte”, one of the wine areas of the region. Interestingly, I passed through the “Toblerone Trail”, the stone fortified barriers set up to deter the Nazis from attacking neutral Switzerland. On it, is the famous “Villa Rose”, mocked up as a house.
Day 1: Chancy - Pont-Céard
There were no problems getting down to the border despite the G7 security restrictions. So I did start at the most westernmost point in Switzerland. It was a long (31km) but relatively flat day. Actually, there was quite a lot of reminiscing as I passed through Bernex, Confignon and Chambesy where we had lived before moving to Vaud. Geneva looked a little odd with all the shops boarded up ahead of the expected anti-capitalist riots that accompany the G7 - despite it not even being in Switzerland
(English)
Hi there,
Starting on June 12th, from the furthest western tip of Switzerland in Chancy to its easternmost point , the peak of Piz Chavalatsch, I am walking 500+ kilometres and ascending 9,000 metres+ in 20 days. This journey is a personal challenge I have always wanted to take on, but more importantly, it is a walk in support of the victims of the New Year’s Day tragedy in Crans-Montana.
Why I am walking:
On January 1st, 2026, a devastating fire in a bar claimed 41 young lives. As a father of two teenage daughters, it breaks my heart to know that half of those who never came home that night were under the age of 18—youths with their whole lives ahead of them.
While the headlines have faded, the aftermath is still affecting many. Families lost loved ones and over 100 people were injured, many with severe burns requiring years of specialized medical care and skin grafts.
Where the money goes:
All funds from this "HappyPot" will be donated directly to the Beloved Foundation (Fondation Bien-Aimée). This official foundation, chaired by former Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard, provides long-term financial, medical, and psychological support to the victims and their families, including ensuring that the survivors have the resources they need for a lifetime of recovery.
How you can help:
Every kilometre I walk is a step toward helping a survivor rebuild their life. Whether it’s 5 CHF or 50 CHF, your contribution via credit card, bank transfer (or TWINT for those in Switzerland) goes straight to supporting those who were forever changed by that night.
50 CHF – Supports an impacted family member.
200 CHF – Helps with psychological therapy for those affected.
500 CHF – A major boost for the long-term recovery of a survivor.
Needless to say, I am covering all incurred expenses to complete the challenge myself so ALL your donations go to the Beloved Foundation.
Thank you in advance for standing with the families of all those affected by this terrible event.
Peter
(Francais)
Bonjour,
À partir du 12 Juin, depuis l’extrémité la plus occidentale de la Suisse à Chancy jusqu’à son point le plus oriental, le sommet du Piz Chavalatsch, je vais parcourir plus de 500 kilomètres et gravir plus de 9 000 mètres de dénivelé en 20 jours. Ce voyage est un défi personnel que j’ai toujours voulu relever, mais surtout, il s’agit d’une marche en soutien aux victimes de la tragédie du jour de l’An à Crans-Montana.
Pourquoi je marche :
Le 1er janvier 2026, un incendie dévastateur dans un bar a coûté la vie à 41 jeunes. En tant que père de deux filles adolescentes, j’ai le cœur brisé en sachant que la moitié de ceux qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux cette nuit-là avaient moins de 18 ans — des jeunes qui avaient toute la vie devant eux.
Bien que les gros titres se soient estompés, les conséquences continuent d’affecter de nombreuses personnes. Des familles ont perdu des proches et plus de 100 personnes ont été blessées, beaucoup souffrant de graves brûlures nécessitant des années de soins médicaux spécialisés et de greffes de peau.
Où va l’argent :
Tous les fonds de ce « HappyPot » seront directement reversés à la Fondation Bien-Aimée (Fondation Bien-Aimée), une organisation officielle présidée par l’ancienne conseillère fédérale Doris Leuthard. Cette fondation fournit un soutien financier, médical et psychologique à long terme aux victimes et à leurs familles, notamment en veillant à ce que les survivants disposent des ressources nécessaires pour une reconstruction à vie.
Comment vous pouvez aider :
Chaque kilomètre que je parcours est un pas vers la reconstruction de la vie d’un survivant. Que ce soit 5 CHF ou 50 CHF, votre contribution par carte bancaire, virement (ou TWINT pour ceux en Suisse) est directement destinée à soutenir les personnes à jamais bouleversées par cette nuit.
50 CHF – Soutient un membre de famille touché.
200 CHF – Aide à financer une thérapie psychologique pour les personnes affectées.
500 CHF – Un soutien majeur pour la reconstruction à long terme d’un survivant.
Il va sans dire que je prends en charge tous les frais liés à ce défi, afin que TOUS vos dons soient reversés à la Fondation Bien-Aimée.
Merci par avance de vous tenir aux côtés des familles de toutes les personnes touchées par ce terrible événement.
Peter
(Deutsch)
Hallo zusammen,
Ab dem 12. Juni werde ich vom westlichsten Punkt der Schweiz in Chancy bis zu ihrem östlichsten Punkt, dem Gipfel des Piz Chavalatsch, über 500 Kilometer zu Fuß zurücklegen und mehr als 9.000 Höhenmeter in 20 Tagen überwinden. Diese Reise ist eine persönliche Herausforderung, die ich schon lange annehmen wollte, doch vor allem ist es ein Marsch zur Unterstützung der Opfer der Neujahrstragödie in Crans-Montana.
Warum ich gehe:
Am 1. Januar 2026 forderte ein verheerender Brand in einer Bar 41 junge Menschenleben. Als Vater von zwei Teenager-Töchtern bricht es mir das Herz zu wissen, dass die Hälfte derer, die in dieser Nacht nicht nach Hause zurückkehrten, unter 18 Jahre alt war – junge Menschen mit ihrem ganzen Leben vor sich.
Auch wenn die Schlagzeilen verblasst sind, sind die Folgen weiterhin für viele Menschen spürbar. Familien haben Angehörige verloren, und über 100 Menschen wurden verletzt, viele davon mit schweren Verbrennungen, die jahrelange spezialisierte medizinische Behandlungen und Hauttransplantationen erfordern.
Wohin das Geld geht:
Alle Spenden aus diesem „HappyPot“ werden direkt an die Fondation Bien-Aimée (Fondation Bien-Aimée) überwiesen, eine offizielle Stiftung unter dem Vorsitz der ehemaligen Bundesrätin Doris Leuthard. Diese Stiftung bietet langfristige finanzielle, medizinische und psychologische Unterstützung für die Opfer und ihre Familien und stellt sicher, dass Überlebende die Ressourcen erhalten, die sie für ein lebenslanges Leben mit den Folgen benötigen.
Wie Sie helfen können:
Jeder Kilometer, den ich gehe, ist ein Schritt dabei, einem Überlebenden beim Wiederaufbau seines Lebens zu helfen. Ob 5 CHF oder 50 CHF – Ihre Spende per Kreditkarte, Banküberweisung (oder TWINT für Personen in der Schweiz) geht direkt an die Unterstützung derjenigen, deren Leben durch diese Nacht für immer verändert wurde.
50 CHF – Unterstützt ein betroffenes Familienmitglied
200 CHF – Hilft bei psychologischer Therapie für Betroffene
500 CHF – Ein wichtiger Beitrag zur langfristigen Genesung eines Überlebenden
Selbstverständlich übernehme ich alle anfallenden Kosten für diese Herausforderung selbst, sodass ALLE Spenden vollständig an die Fondation Bien-Aimée gehen.
Vielen Dank im Voraus, dass Sie an der Seite der Familien aller von diesem schrecklichen Ereignis Betroffenen stehen.
Peter
Updates 4
Day 4: Croisettes - Lucens
The sun shone and there was enough shade in the woods to make the 29km pleasant. I finished the climb up from Lausanne (900m) and then through the woods before a descent into the Broye valley to Moudon and Lucens. The latter being the site of Europe’s worst nuclear accident in 1969 when an underground reactor partly melted down. All seems fine now. It was fun clearing the water shed. Before, all water runs towards the Rhone and the Med. Now it is all running towards the Rhine and the North Sea.
Day 3: Rolle - Croisettes
Nearly 32km with a serious sting of ascent in the tail. I restarted from Rolle and passed through Allaman and Etoy where Seàn Meehan and Marco Volpi both took time out to wish me well. Thanks guys! Then on through St Prex, Morges and St Sulpice before finally Lausanne. It’s a beautiful city with a stunning cathedral but VERY hilly. From the lake to the top is nearly 350m of climbing so I was glad to see journey’s end!
Day 2: Pont Céard - Rolle
I continued along 26km of the north coast of Lac Léman (Geneva). Mont Blanc shined down on almost all of the route which took me through my home commune, Tannay. Then on to lovely Nyon and towns of Prangins, Gland and, finally, Rolle. I also entered “La Côte”, one of the wine areas of the region. Interestingly, I passed through the “Toblerone Trail”, the stone fortified barriers set up to deter the Nazis from attacking neutral Switzerland. On it, is the famous “Villa Rose”, mocked up as a house.
Day 1: Chancy - Pont-Céard
There were no problems getting down to the border despite the G7 security restrictions. So I did start at the most westernmost point in Switzerland. It was a long (31km) but relatively flat day. Actually, there was quite a lot of reminiscing as I passed through Bernex, Confignon and Chambesy where we had lived before moving to Vaud. Geneva looked a little odd with all the shops boarded up ahead of the expected anti-capitalist riots that accompany the G7 - despite it not even being in Switzerland
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