The trip

LEVEL ***

This trip is accessible to beginners in climbing and mountain biking, as well as to children from 14 years old. The climbing sites selected allow to adapt practice.
Mountain biking trips are accessible to all and the mileage can be changed.
For the hiking part, marked mountain itinerary with no particular technical difficulty, a little technical passage secured with cables on day 3.
The group come back in the hotel for each night, if necessary, to make a break during the stay.

GUIDING

Group between 6 and 8 people supervised by a qualified mountain leader.

ACCOMMODATION

In ***hotel with swiming pool and spa : 4 nights in twin/double rooms or for the family.
Single room with add of 230€.

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are provided in the hotel.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of a healthy salads and local products.
 

MAPS

IGN maps 1:25000 : Samoëns 3530ET

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet Sunday at 9:00am in front of OT Samoëns.

BY TRAIN

Inbound: depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 0:45pm arrive in Cluses at 5:52pm.
Then bus, depart at 6:15pm arrive in Samoëns at 6:50pm. 

Return: bus from Samoëns to Cluses not defined

Then train from Cluses at 5:06pm arrive Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 19:45pm.

Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on
www.oui.sncf

BY CAR

Take the A40 motorway to Cluses, then direction Samoëns, follow Taninges.

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

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
www.morzine-avoriaz.com

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

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 & baggage

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
• 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.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by our logistics vehicle. You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag with all your possessions inside, no heavier than 12kg. Your bag has to be carried everyday by the driver, where access is not always easy, please think of their backs! Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers!

If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage.