The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 400 to 700m approximately per day.
Walking time: 3 to 5 hours per day depending on the group.
Type of trek: this tour is not technically difficult. 
According to the group's fitness level, some higher level variations are possible.
The tour with one hotel only allows you to have rest day during the week at any point.

GUIDING

Number in a group between 6 and 14 people guigind by a qualified professional mountain leader.
The mountain guide leader may have to modify the programme to adapt it to the level of the participants and/or the natural conditions. As a last resort, he is the sole decision-maker.
To thank your guide, it is usual to tip him at the end of the trek, according to your satisfaction. It is not mandatory but, it is very appreciated.

ACCOMMODATION

6 nights in a 3-star hotel in twin/double bedroom. Single supplement: 160€ for the week (depending on availability).

Located 500m from the centre of Morzine, this hotel offers all the comfort for a week of sports and relaxation: a large living room with warming wood fire, spa with sauna, jacuzzi, indoor heated pool and a cosy bar. The hotel is also a food lovers heaven with a large menu of local dishes.
The village centre is within easy walking distance with a large selection of shops and an outdoor ice-rink. Weekly cultural events include: a visit to the sawmills in Morzine old town, the slatemines or the local cheese makers producing tomme, reblochon and abondance. Morzine also offers a lively après-ski nightlife with wine bars, pubs, open air djs, clubs....

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are taken at the hotel. For lunch, your guide will prepare picnics, generally with salad and regional products. Please specify any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring a few extra products for your own picnics.

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3528 ET Morzine and 3530 ET Samoëns

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet Sunday at 6pm at the hotel in Morzine.

BY TRAIN
Inbound: depart from Paris Gare de Lyon, to Thonon. Then bus from Thonon to Morzine with BUS Y91. 10 minutes walk (or free village bus) to the hotel.
Return: depart from Morzine by bus to Thonon. Then train from Thonon to Paris Gare de Lyon.
Book your train online on the SNCF website.

BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway to Cluses, then direction Morzine/Avoriaz (les Portes du Soleil), follow Taninges and Les Gets.

CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with people to share a lift! blablacar, laroueverte, roulezmalin

End point Saturday around 09:30am after breakfast at the hotel.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Hôtel Alpen Roc 0033 (0)4 50 75 75 43
Morzine Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 74 72 72

TO CONTACT US

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

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Lightweight down jacket
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches (0,4 ~ 0,5L)
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.