Hiking and Trekking

The French are renowned for their Grand Randonee (GR) routes which span vast parts of the country and areas of natural beauty and interest. On this holiday you will have the opportunity to hike along the Alpine section of the GR5 route which runs from Belgium to Nice, the GR de Pays Tour des Dents Blanches and many other world class trails.

You trip includes guiding by an English speaking French 'Accompagnateur de Montagne'. Transport to and from the trails with the highlight being an overnight hike staying in a traditional mountain refuge.

Whatever your ability there are trails to suit different groups and experience levels. All trips are flexible and the routes you walk can be tailored to your level although a good overall level of fitness is required.

All our adventure weeks include all the equipment, guides and local transport. So while you’re here you can relax, enjoy the mountains and don’t have to worry about organising anything, just like a holiday should be.

Price

From: EUR495 per person (7 nights)

Price Includes

• 7 nights accommodation including the mountain refuge
• 5 evening meals including the mountain refuge
• Local Alpine Guide
• Transport to and from trails
• Use of chalet hot tub and sauna
• Aiport transfers to and from Geneva

Price Excludes

• Flights Additional activities Pack lunch available for €7 per person p/d

Departure Dates

Every Saturday until late September, please enquire for availability

Day 1: Arrival and welcome.

Day 2: Easy to intermediate walk making use of the lifts, along one of the well marked local footpaths, giving you a chance to stretch out the legs and enjoy some of the stunning views.

Day 3: Intermediate level hike, more challenging than the previous day involving a greater ascent and walking on much more varied terrain.

Day 4: Rest day/alternative activity. Take a day off to explore Morzine or choose from one of the available extra activities.

Day 5 & 6: The big one!! A 2 day guided mountain trek through some of the finest scenery and walking routes in the Alps. Accompanied by a local guide and including an overnight stay and dinner in a traditional mountain refuge.

Day 7: Easy to intermediate walk depending how your feeling after your overnight hike! Take a final chance to bag some amazing photos using the lifts to gain height quickly or take an optional paragliding flight to get a whole new view on the trails.

Day 8: Check out and farewell.

Accommodation Details

Why compromise on accommodation? Just because you’ve spent 2 nights in a mountain refuge, spent all day hurling yourself down one of the bike trails or conquered the Dranse river by raft, doesn’t mean you can’t have somewhere nice to relax afterwards!

You will be staying in our spacious chalet retreat sleeping up to 12 people. Chalet Clair Matin is a modern chalet built in the traditional alpine style. It has an amazing spa room complete with hot tub, sauna and walk through rainforest shower. Ideal for relaxing well worn muscles and relieving any aches and pains.

The huge light filled living area overlooking Morzine leads out onto the balcony and some amazing views, allowing you to enjoy an evening with friends around the vast pine dining table whilst we serve a wholesome evening meal.

If you still have energy after your active day, there is a whole selection of board games, Nintendo Wii, walkie talkies, book exchange, DVD's with home cinema and i-pod docking station to amuse all. A large open planned kitchen offers you a great area to cook or to 'be cooked for' whilst here. The kitchen is complete with dishwasher, washing machine and 2 large fridges.

Chalet Clair Matin has 5 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, all with fresh linen, fluffy white cotton towels and complimentary Molton Brown Toiletries.

We are a 4 min walk from the picturesque village of Morzine, where you will find shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Transport to and from all activities from the chalet is included.