Key Features
• Experience mountain views, glaciers, sharp granite spires & the highest mountain in Europe
• Try out rafting & adventure rope parks
• Relax in Chamonix's pavement cafés, child-friendly restaurants & a traditional French market
Included
7nts chalet; 7 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 5 evening meals with wine included.
Transport
Bus/Mountain bike.
Group Size
Approx. 9 to 15.
Tour Staff
Explore Tour Leader, chalet staff and drivers.
Alpine Trekking & Trails, Mountain Biking, Adventure Parks
The leisurely mountain biking explores different parts of the valley, travelling through thick forests and open Alpine meadows following easy trails and quiet roads. The adventure park at Les Contamines has a range of activities including horse riding and an aerial ropeway with tree slides At the park in Chamonix we try out rope swings, aerial ropeways, and a bungee trampoline. From the chalet, you will take exhilarating day-walks walking along well-maintained paths through pretty fir and larch forest with classic views of Chamonix and the great Alpine peaks. The highlight is the mighty Mer de Glace (sea of ice) - a huge, gleaming-white glacier with crevasses and steep sides.
Listen & Learn
In addition to having fun, there is ample opportunity to sample the local food, such as cheese fondue and even try out your French language skills. On the days in the mountains you will learn about the environment, and search for animal tracks and Alpine plants and discover why the glaciers are getting smaller. There is also the opportunity to have fun with map reading and a treasure hunt on the last day.
Chamonix & the Chalet
There are spectacular views of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc range in the two adjacent chalets just a few minutes from Chamonix. The chalets are ideal for families with 8 well-appointed twin rooms and a large dining area where everyone eats at the same table. The garden has a Jacuzzi and also a barbecue area.
Comment
No experience is needed for any activity although you do need to be reasonably fit and active to enjoy the week. As a centre-based trip there is very little travelling and you can do as little or as much as you like.