The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation: +/- 400 to 650m approximately per day.
Walking time: 4 to 5 hours per day depending on the group.
Type of trek: this tour is not technically difficult and is open to all, no prior experience of snowshoeing necessary.
Same hotel all week that permits a rest day at any point.

GUIDING

Number in a group between 6 and 12 people supervised by a qualified professional winter mountain leader, specialist in snow and avalanches.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in a small family hotel, 10km from Morzine a. Rooms for 2 people with private bathroom, 3-persons room for odd number of people.
Depending on the weather and the programme, it is also possible to take advantage of cultural and sporting activities: visit to the slate pits, visit to the fruit farm where they make Tomme, Reblochon and Abondance, indoor swimming pool and Olympic ice rink. You'll find in Morzine all the shops of a pleasant village resort. If you wish to extend your stay, contact us.

MEALS

Breakfast and diner are provided at the gite. 
Picnics are included, comprising a warm hearty soup and a variety of local products.

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3528 ET Morzine and 3530 ET Samoëns

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet Sunday at 6pm with your guide at the accommodation.

BY TRAIN
Go : departure from Gare de Lyon (Paris) or Gare de la Part-Dieu (Lyon) in the morning, arrival at Thonon-les-Bains.
Then bus from Thonon (3:15pm) to Saint Jean d'Aulps (arrival 3:45pm). Then, shuttle with Altitude Mont Blanc to Hôtel les Tilleuls, Le Biot.
Return : shuttle with Altitude Mont Blanc from Hôtel les Tilleuls to Saint-Jean-d'Aulps. Regular buses from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps to Thonon-les-bains. Then take a train in the evening. Timetables must be checked at a train station or on the SNCF website.

BY BUS VIA THONON OR CLUSES
sat-leman.com/ligne-91-thonon-morzine

BY CAR
Motorway A40 to Cluses, then direction Morzine/ Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil). Follow Taninges, Les Gets and finally Morzine. In Morzine, take direction Thonon. Accommodation in Le Biot: after the village of Saint Jean d'Aulps, turn right towards Le Biot. Hôtel les Tilleul is located in the center of the village.

CAR-SHARING                                                                                                                             
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some websites : www.blablacar.fr  www.laroueverte.com  www.roulezmalin.com

End point Friday around 4pm at the accomodation.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Morzine Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 74 72 72 www.morzine-avoriaz.com

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Material for snowshoeing (snowshoes and poles) is provided. However, if you have your own equipment and would like to use it you are free to do so. Avalanche safety equipment is also provided (transceiver, shovel and probe).

Clothing

• Waterproof ski or winter walking trousers
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Insulating down jacket
• 2 pairs of ski gloves and a warm hat
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy waterproof walking boots

Other Equipment

• Rucksack minimum 35 litre capacity
• Sunglasses and ski mask
• Sun cream
• Water bottle and Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife and spoon
• Cup(s) for soup and coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Identity card or passport 

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 35 to 40 litres for your avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel and probe), personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, water, cup and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.