Snowshoeing holiday in Chamonix
| country: | France |
| location: | French Alps |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 28 Dec |
| price: | From £795 - £965 (8 days) including flights from the UK. Single supplement £100. This trip can also be booked without flights |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
What more dramatic setting can there be for snowshoeing than the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif? From our popular summer base of the Chalet Savoy in Les Houches, we have put together a stunning series of walks amongst Europe's highest peaks. The weeks will be led by Oliver Ensor, owner of Chalet Savoy, International Mountain Leader and long term resident of Les Houches. We will explore Alpine valleys and climb to mountain plateaux and peaks, to enjoy some of the finest vistas in the Alps. On the day off you will have an option to explore the famous Mer de Glace glacier with a UIAGM guide. The excellent snow record in the region ensures a long winter season and the tremendous variety of terrain means that we can offer both B and C graded weeks.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from London Heathrow to Geneva. Transfer to Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley (1hr 15 mins). |
| Day 2-7: | Five guided snowshoe walks and one free day. |
| Day 8: | Transfer to Geneva. Fly Geneva to Heathrow. |
travellers' tales
The snowshoe walks on the Alps and the stay at Chalet Savoy were the highlights of this holiday. The walks took us to the top of the world, literally. They were envigorating and the scenery was stunning. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
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This trip avoids the main downhill skiing areas around Chamonix and instead, with the small group numbers (limited to a maximum of 12), takes advantage of the remaining natural landscape. We hope to spread the benefits from winter sports beyond the normal downhill skiing and in a much more environmentally sympathetic way. The local environmental regulations are strict in the region and our trip complies with all local regulations for use of the natural environment.
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