Snowshoeing in the valley, Chamonix-Mont Blanc (3 days)

Discover the beautiful scenery of the Chamonix Valley in winter, with this 3-day snowshoeing tour at the foot of the Mont Blanc, along with UIMLA-certified Mountain Leader Fabrice. Suitable for all levels!

Private

Alpes

3 Days

Jan - Apr, Dec

Intermediate

All levels

Highlights

Join a wonderful snowshoeing experience in the stunning Chamonix Valley
Enjoy impressive views over the Mont Blanc mountains and glaciers
Discover great itineraries, suitable for all levels of fitness

Description

The Chamonix Valley is one of the most famous and stunning spots in the Alps, with the Mont Blanc mountain range wich is home to the highest peaks in the Alps. I propose to discover this beautiful location with 3-day snowhsoeing hikes in the valley, from Combloux and Megèves to Chamonix.

We can enjoy amazing wide views over the Mont Blanc Massif mountains and glaciers, wander in forests and reach some lakes or alpine cabins. With a very large choices of trails, all the levels are possible: from very easy to sporty, for beginners and for families, as well as for very sporty people either.

We can also use some lifts (chairlift or cabins, with an extra charge) to get higher, for impressive views closer to the high peaks and mountains.

The departure point of the hikes may be from Chamonix, Les Houches, Argentière, or even from Vallorcine, nearby Switzerland, by using the train. By car, we may also get to Combloux, Megève, Passy Plaine-Joux or Servoz, an area wich offers many other great snowshoeing hikes.

We can start our program next to the place where you’re staying at and then decide the itinerary for the next days, according to your level, snow conditions, and what you prefer to explore.

Just send me a request if you want to join me on a 3-day snowshoeing tour in the Chamonix Valley. Come discover the breathtaking beauty of this region when it is all covered in snow!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
The price includes: guiding fee, snowshoes with sticks, coffee or tea, little local snack. Pic Nic for lunch may be provided if you wish, for 12 €/pers.

Details

More info

-Price per person Group of 9: 89 EUR Group of 10: 80 EUR

-We will use local transportation (local train) if we need to move from one place to the other. A private car may be used if you wish to explore further.

-Snowshoes are provided if necessary

Required Equipment -Footwear: insulated, waterproof boots are best. Leather hiking boots work well if they are waterproof. -Warm clothes may be usefull (polar fleece), sunscreen, sunglasses and a picnic for the day. -Wool or synthetic socks with wicking liners. -Gaiters may be used to keep snow out of your boots. For deep powder, consider a knee-high style with waterproof/breathable lowers. Clothing -Wear long underwear that wicks away moisture, insulates well and dries quickly. Avoid cotton! -Insulating layer: Polyester fleece makes a good insulating mid-layer -Outer layer: A waterproof, breathable shell jacket and pants keep you dry and fend off wind. Ski pants are good too. -A wool or synthetic hat, Waterproof ski gloves or mittens.

Meeting point

Chamonix, Les Houches, Argentières, Vallorcine, Combloux, Megève, etc. I can propose you a car pick up (with a little extra charge for the gas)

About the guide

Fabrice

5.0

(21)

Mountain Leader

I am a hiking guide (International Mountain Leader) who has been working all over France (including Provence and the Alps), Italy and Portugal since 2001. I speak fluent English due to my frequent trips to Taos Ski Valley (in New Mexico, USA where my family runs a great hotel and ski school), and my hiking trips in the American Southwest.

I live mainly in Nice (French Riviera), but I also move all over the Alps working in different alpine valleys. I often visit Martinique (French Caribbean island), where I enjoy rainforest and tropical hikes.

When I´m not guiding, I also work as a photographer, and like to climb, ski, play tennis, or kitesurf in my spare time. Additionally, I really enjoy botany and history.

I can guide you for a half day or for as many days as you like. I´ll take you to discover my favourite French Riviera alpine region, and the wild and large Mercantour National Park (counting 8 different valleys) near Nice, Monte Carlo and Cannes.

In my region we can enjoy the Mediterranean landscape at sea level. As we move into higher altitudes, we will discover alpine lakes, larch or pine forests, orchids and alpine flowers, open meadows, spectacular medieval perched villages and old baroque chapels and churches, with great historic value.

We can also discover the hiking hotspots in Provence such as Calanques National Park, Verdon gorges, Sainte Victoire and the Var region, with Saint Tropez a particular highlight.

I also love to hike in Italy in the very famous world heritage Cinque Terre (the amazing national park of the "Five Lands"), or in Liguria near San Remo.

And finally, I always enjoy taking my guests to the northern Alps: to Chamonix and Mont Blanc´s amazingly large panoramas or to the great Vanoise National Park, the largest in the heart of French Alps.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

UIMLA

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