Chamonix Snowshoe

8 days - from $1510

5-days of guided snowshoe walksComfortable chalet with hot tub and saunaAll departures guaranteed
What more dramatic setting can there be for snowshoeing than the Chamonix Valley in the shadow of Mont Blanc? From our popular 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: see Dates and Prices for details.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley. 2 Lac Vert 3 Les Contamines 4 Mont Blanc 5 Free day 6 La Charme 7 Berrard Valley 8 End Les Houches.

Mode of travel: 5 days guided snowshoeing; no previous experience required for grade B weeks, some mountain walking experience essential for C grade weeks.
Group size: Normally min 1, max 12.
Accommodation: Chalet Savoy A homely chalet run by Oliver and Elaine Ensor for over 15 years, Chalet Savoy is perched on a hillside above the charming village of Les Houches, a few miles from Chamonix. There are 8 bedrooms, all with private facilities and mountain views, and some with balconies. The chalet has a sauna/wet room, an outdoor hot tub, drying room, dining room and a comfortable lounge where we take tea and cakes in front of an open fire.
Food: 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 dinners.
Optional Single Supplement: from $227.50
Trip Reference: CEC
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Notes: All departures guaranteed
Trip Reference: CEC