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Walking in Chamonix "the Best of Chamonix"
- 7 days
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Mt Blanc 4,810m (15,780 ft)
from the Chamonix valley
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A walking week
in the Chamonix valley for all ages.
A 7-day introduction to the wide variety of walks
in this wonderful part of France.
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From our Chamonix Valley base, under Mont Blanc, we'll walk in Switzerland
as well as in the Chamonix valley itself with its stunning views of the
whole Mt Blanc range.
This is some of the finest walking in Europe.
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a glacier viewpoint |
We are in Nature Reserves for many of these
walks and we should see a wide variety of birds (Eagle, Lammergier),
animals (Chamois and Ibex) and flowers. |
on top of the world |
Our hotel base is usually
the traditional and central
Hotel
Richemond in Chamonix.
This hotel is convenient for shopping, for the sports centre &
swimming pool, and for all the restaurants of Chamonix.
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| Itinerary - difficulty
grade B+ |
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Walking in Chamonix "the Best of Chamonix"
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Chamonix is one of the most
famous centres in the world for walking and climbing. This week
is an introduction to the " best
of the Chamonix Valley " . We'll visit high alpine
pastures, clear mountain lakes and gleaming white glaciers: always
with stunning views of Mt Blanc itself in the background.
The walking is graded "B
- moderate" and we will always introduce minor variations
that take full account of your own wishes and personal objectives.
We'll walk for an average of 5-6 hours a day with height gains
of up to 800m (2,600ft). But we will also (included in the price)
make maximum use of lift systems, particularly to avoid those
long descents which can be hard on the knees.
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Food
We provide (and you carry !) wonderful big lunches each day:
a range of local meats and cheese, trail bars, fruit and nuts.
Vegetarians are welcome, just let us know in advance.
| your detailed
itinerary |
| Day
1 |
Arrive midday at Geneva Airport
- transfer to your hotel (approx 1hr) - sightseeing in this
world-famous centre of mountain sports (pm) and briefing with
wine and traditional food. |
| Day
2 |
The
Aiguilles Rouges A traverse of the alpine meadows of
the Aiguilles Rouges mountains with their stunning views of
the whole Mont Blanc range (5 hrs walking with up/down by cable
car). |
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3 |
The
Aiguille du Midi A cable-car ascent to the Aiguille du
Midi (3,842m, 12,605ft) for stunning mountain views; followed
by a high-level traverse of the Chamonix Valley to the "Mer
de Glace" glacier. Descend with the Montenvers train, (4
hrs walking) or on foot (6 hrs walking). |
| Day
4 |
The Désert de Platé,
a spectacular limestone plateau with a scrambling ascent (6
hrs walking). Views of Ibex and Chamois and Marmots.
or a "rest day"
with a visit to a local farm to see cheese-making (and taste
the cheese) and then, in the afternoon, an exciting white-water
rafting trip.
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| Day
5 |
The
Lac de Salanfe A train journey into Switzerland and a
climb up to the Lac de Salanfe (1,925m, 6,315ft) followed by
a descent into the beautiful flower-filled Emaney valley (6
hrs walking). |
| Day
6 |
The
Aiguillette des Posettes A last hike in the Chamonix
valley. A climb up the wonderful Aiguillette des Posettes ridge
(2,201m, 7,220ft) and then a traverse across the open alpine
meadows of Le Tour to descend by chair-lift (5 hrs walking). |
| Day
7 |
Last minute shopping
before the late morning transfer to Geneva airport. |
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for all ages |
This is a taster week to familiarise you with
the Chamonix Valley and this magnificent area of the Alps. Why not
stay on for a few days and do some more hiking and sightseeing yourself?
We can help you to organise this. |
a typical chalet
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for background information on this valley:
www.chamonix.net
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walking in Chamonix
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| This is a sample
itinerary, the actual itinerary will always be of the same quality
but may vary depending on factors like the weather, mechanical breakdowns
of lift systems and the wishes of clients. |
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Based on:
2 people sharing a twinroom with shower in a 2* hotel in the Chamonix Valley
(6 nights).
A single-room supplement is readily available if you prefer.
What is included:
Airport transfers, bed and breakfast (nights 1-7 inc), big picnic lunches
(days 2-6), all cable cars and lifts, valley transport each day and evening.
All leadership and guiding.
What is NOT included:
Lunch (travel days 1&7), all evening meals, alcoholic drinks, insurance,
any medical costs, postcards and presents.
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