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

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!


TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Alps

DURATION

3 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Jan - Apr, Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

Occasional

SKILL LEVEL

All Levels

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

  • 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.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


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

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Fabrice

4.90

(42)

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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What people are saying about Fabrice

Mark

5.00

Highly recommend hiring Fabrice as your guide for exploring southern France. As someone unfamiliar with the region, I wasn't up to the task of planning a hike on my own. Particularly a hike in the winter. Fabrice made it all easy. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the region's geography and weather and so was able to tailor a hike just based on the next day's weather forecast. A critical skill for hiking in December. I learned about the natural landscape, vegetation and even how to hike with less stress on my knees. He also taught me about Nordic hiking which is something I definitely want to try again. For sure, I'll be hiring Fabrice again on my next trip to France.

Sue

5.00

Fabrice is a first-class guide! Taking into account last-minute weather changes and after assessing our fitness, he quickly customised an exciting itinerary that led us from the Préalpes to the beautiful hilltop villages of Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. He pointed out great photo opportunities, so we managed to take plenty of nicely-framed photos on our smartphones. Fabrice also introduced us to the game of pétanque and thanks to him, we were able to understand and appreciate the games as they were being played by the locals during our trip.

Daniel

5.00

Fabrice was a wonderful guide with a wide knowledge of not only the history of the area but the flora and fauna of the French Mediterranean coast. The hike provided beautiful views of the cities along the coast as well as the mountains behind them. Highly recommend both the hike and the guide.

matthew

4.00

Fabrice is an adept guide. He took us on some amazing hikes. We were happy to have him guide us to get the most out of our 3 days in Chamonix.

Elias

5.00

Had a wonderful hike with Fabrice as our hiking guide. Highly recommend! If you are from the East Coast of the U.S., recommend going one skill level down from what you think is the right fit for you, since the elevation/altitude of the Alps makes the hike harder than you are likely used to (less oxygen in the air). I did the "moderate plus" thinking it would be easy for me--it was a serious workout! :)

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