3 day France Chamonix Valley Trip

Service Description

Embark on a breathtaking, unforgettable alpine experience in the Chamonix valley with heart scintillating moments. Admire the Mont Blanc over 3 days and 2 nights. Personal water consumption is critical in summer heat waves and personal heat protection a personal responsibility to fully enjoy the summer experience. 3 fine days in the French Alps. Stay hydrated on this uphill walking trip providing fine memories, great paths and mountain views. Get a sense of the French Alps that remains with you forever. Discover high peaks like Aiguillette des Houches, Brevent, Flegere. Admire Lac des Cheserys and Lac Blanc. Get to know the mountains on foot via steep uphill trails, walk across up and down to Col Montets on thirsty paths. Enjoy the sunny side with fantastic viewing of the Mont Blanc mountain range. See alpine flowers and pine forests, rocky trails, narrow paths with a group of walkers pointing out glaciers on this authentic mountain trip. It demands energy, legs and lungs. Be ready for a fabulous work out in the French Alps. Please note sections of the walk involve very steep uphill walking, terrain involving rocky sections, uneven ground where mountain exposure is the norm, rock fall possible and involves narrow paths on cliff tops in the Chamonix valley, you may choose to hold on to metal handles, ladder rungs, chains attached to rocks, trees by pathways and rocks to maintain balance. Concentration essential. High points of the walk include: 2285m -Aiguillette Des Houches, 2525m - Brevent, 2368m - Col de Brevent, 1877m - Flegere, 2130m - Lac des Cheserys, 2352m - Lac Blanc, 1461m - Col de Montets, 2191m - R. Col de Balme. Ideally wear mountain trekking boots to support and protect your feet, ankles, legs, back, body to de/ascend mountains and to traverse rocks safely. You'll need to take a life straw to get water enroute and carry and drink 2 litres minimum of water a day. This walk is hard work so can be made easier by going a bit slower but it is thirsty work. Care de/ascending foot paths in the mountains is essential and every step counts towards a safe and successful trip. A little effort to avoid accidents will go a long way on this trip as risk of slipping on rocky paths and rock fall from above exists each day. INCLUDED: 2 nights in accommodation with breakfast, picnic lunch, 2 litres water a day. International Mountain Leader NOT INCLUDED: Water carrying. Evening dinner/drinks.