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Chamonix: From Hut to Hut
Hiking from hut to hut in the French Alps near Chamonix: A five-day hike traversing the wild Nature Reserve of the Aiguilles Rouges, for those looking for an introduction to trekking.
Two days are spent traversing the Massif with spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix needles, followed by a complete change of scenery and the ascent of Mt Buet 3'096m (10'157 ft).
All nights are spent in basic but friendly walker's mountain huts, full board and lunch included. An average day begins with an 08:00 am start followed by about 6 to 8 hours of walking.
Using well-maintained trails, this trip has no unpleasant surprises for the beginner and allows the more experienced walkers to get away from the crowds that are often found on the 'other' side of the valley.
This trip is well adapted to families planning a week's holiday in the Chamonix valley considering the accessibility of huts and terrain.
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Dates and Prices 2007/08
Chamonix Hut Trek (5 days of hiking):
July 12 - 18, 2008
August 02 - 08, 2008
Price: CAD $1680 (US$ 1600), Single supplement not available.
Itinerary in Short (download a full itinerary )
Day 01: Transfer from Geneva airport to the Chamonix valley, briefing and welcome dinner with your guide.
Day 02: Quick transfer to the Col des Montets, hike up to Lac Blanc. A perfect setting for your first night up in the mountains. Accommodation: Refuge Lac Blanc. Walking time: 4 hours.
Day 03: From Lac Blanc, we start our scenic traverse over to the Brévent cable car station. After a hearty picknick lunch, we descend to the Refuge Bellachat for the night. Walking time: 7 hours
Day 04: We descend to Moëde, then up to the Refuge d'Anterne. Walking time: 6 hours.
Day 05: An uphill day to the Col de Salenton, passing abandoned mines and ruins, before reaching the top and the Bérard valley, where we spend the night in a refuge. Walking time: 7 hours.
Day 06: Our longest day of climbing, up to the summit of the Mont Buet, 3,096m. Return to Chamonix overnight. Walking time: 8 hours.
Day 07: Departure day: Transfer of all clients from the Chamonix valley to Geneva airport.
Details/Accommodation
Accommodation: Upscale hotel** for the first and last night.
Basic, family-run mountain huts throughout the trek.
(Dormitories, some huts have showers).
Included in the price:
Airport transfers from and to Geneva, trekking guide fee, hotel in the Chamonix valley
(half board, first and last night of trip only) and mountain refuges during the trek
(half-board), all lunches on trekking days, all local transports. Mountain rescue insurance
for the trip duration.
Trip Leaders:
- All our guides are internationally certified, and have an in-depth knowledge of the area they are guiding in.
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- Most guides working for us in the Alps live in the Chamonix valley on a permanent basis, where the mountains are both recreation and their livelihood.
- All of our guides are professionals, and are skilled at transmitting their tremendous
knowledge of the region/country to you.
- All our guides speak fluently English and at least another foreign language. Wherever you go with us, your guide will be able to communicate at ease, enabling him/her to take care of any problem / special wishes that might occur.
Can I do it? - Trip Difficulty, Chamonix Hut Trek
Level 3 (From 1=easy to 5=very strenuous)
Moderate to difficult walking on some well-marked trails, but also some cross-country hiking. Scree slopes, some boulder-hopping, minimal ridge-walking with minimum exposure. 6-7 hours of daily walking (including stops and lunch), consecutively for 6-11 days. 1200m (3600ft) maximum elevation gain per day. Day-pack and occasionally overnight pack.
Maximum altitude of 3000m (10000ft).
