The trip

LEVEL **           

Elevation: +/-400m to 950m average per day.
Walking time: 4 - 6 hours average per day.
Type of trek: mountain route with no technical difficulty. The route can be modified depending on the fitness of the group and weather conditions.
A good general fitness level is required for this tour. Advance preparation is nevertheless necessary in order to appreciate the beauty of this domaine. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum. We advise you to frequently walk, jog, cycle or any other cardio sport to prepare for this tour.

GUIDING

Group between 6 and 14 participants supervised 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.

TRANSFERS

The agency offers daily transfers to the hikes by minibus as part of the mobility package (€60 extra). If you do not choose this option, you will need to use your own car for the entire journey. 

ACCOMMODATION

COMFORT:
4 nights in a 3-star hotel equiped with spa and swimmingpool, in twin/double bedroom.
1 night in a comfortable room of 4 persons in a cosy refuge equiped with saunas and a Nordic bath (extra to pay on the spot).
The stay takes place in two accommodations chosen for their warm welcome, their gourmet menu (local products), the quality of their service and their location.
Single rooms are available at an additional cost, upon request only. 

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of a healthy salads and local products.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

MAPS

IGN MAPS 1:25000: Les trois vallées Modane 3534OT

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet Monday at 2:30pm in front of Les Airelles Hotel in Pralognan-la-Vanoise. Plan to have lunch before meeting.

BY TRAIN
Departure: from Paris-Gare de Lyon to Moûtiers in the morning
Return journey: Departure from Moûtiers to Paris-Gare de Lyon in the late afternoon 
Timetables must be checked on www.oui.sncf
Your guide will meet you in front of Moûtiers Railway Station at 1:30pm and bring you back to the same place at the end of the journey. 

BY CAR
Take the A6 motorway to Lyon, then the A43 direction Chambery and Albertville. Then Moûtiers by the N90 and Pralognan-la-Vanoise by the D915. Free car park next to the hotel.

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 of the tour at Pralognan-la-Vanoise around 3pm.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Pralognan Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 79 08 79 08 www.pralognan.com

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
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• 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
• 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.

YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE NIGHT WITHOUT LUGGAGE TRANSFER

For your last night, you won't have your luggage at the accommodation (you'll find it the next day). Here's some advice on what to bring (around 2 kg is enough!):
- A small toilet bag
- A change of clothes for the next day (just what you need!) and comfortable clothes/shoes for the evening.