FRANCE - Mont Blanc Snowshoe Week
Winter walking with snow shoes in the Alps ~ Suitable for beginners to Alpine winter trekking with snow shoes ~ Chamonix Valley-based, comfortable accommodation ~ Flexible choice of day-routes
7 nights chalets, 6 days MODERATE Snowshoeing, max. altitude - c.2000m. / 6500ft. All meals included. Join in Chamonix
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Snowshoeing is one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the world. During the winter months the Alpine landscape is transformed to a pristine white wilderness and the air is normally clear and still. Travelling through the quiet and serenity of the snow-covered landscape is a rewarding experience and snowshoeing greatly increases the potential to get out into the mountains. Modern snowshoes are light and easy to use so it is possible to progress very quickly from easy trails to steep mountain slopes. This week of centre-based, guided snowshoeing is designed to appeal to regular mountain walkers wishing to learn or develop basic snowshoe techniques as well as those with previous snow-shoeing experience. The series of tours that we undertake during the week will be flexible and will depend on the prevailing conditions at the time. The guides will make the final route decisions for each day based on their extensive local knowledge to ensure that we get the very best out of the week. During the week instruction will be given in the use of safety equipment and winter survival skills. After familiarising ourselves with basic techniques will then progress to steeper terrain, using ski roads where appropriate to access the best day-routes, leading to high viewpoints and summits. Ascending open, sun-drenched snow slopes above the tree-line, with breathtaking views of the Chamonix Aiguilles, the magic of snowshoe hiking will be immediately apparent. Returning to the valley each evening, our comfortable chalet base will provide a great place to rest and recuperate ahead of the next day’s adventure.
Trip Guide
This trip covers a variety of ground from relatively easy snow covered trails to steeper mountain slopes. The itinerary will be flexible and during the week the guides will use their expertise and local knowledge to determine the best routes to take advantage of prevailing snow conditions and the abilities of the group. A suggested itinerary for the week is given below. It should be noted that in some snow conditions snowshoeing can be quite energetic and you should have a good level of cardiovascular fitness before coming on this trip. The trip is suitable for novices and also those people with previous snow-shoeing experience.
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