The Cost
The cost for the week is £750 per person to include;
- 6 days guided walking as per schedule
- 7 nights accommodation in local hotels or refuges. Please note the refuge sleeping is in dormitory style
- all meals throughout the week
- local transport to and from walks and luggage moved between accommodation
- transport to and from arrival / departure station
The costs to you are flights, holiday insurance, drinks and souvenirs.
Arrivals / Departures
The trip begins on Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st July. Included in the price is transfers to and from Geneva Airport or Annecy Train Station. Please aim to arrive between 10am – 1pm on 14th and depart between 2pm and 5pm on 21st.
The transfer from the airport to the hotel is around 2 hours.
NB, you may be subject to a short wait in Geneva Airport. If you are unable to make those these pick-up times, we may have to charge you for the transfer.
Transport
We have a private vehicle to transport you to and from the arrival / departure airport and / or station as per the schedule.
Accommodation
We will spend the first and last nights in a 3* hotel in the valley, the additional 5 nights will be spent sleeping in refuges along the trail. NB. The sleeping arrangements are ÔÇÿdormitory-style’ in the refuges. There are limited washing facilities and simple loos. In the hotel you will have your own private room. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag for this walk. We do have some available to rent whilst you are on the trail but is better to bring your own. There is limited access to roads on the trail so you must carry most of your equipment with you. We are able to leave some at the hotel before you set off but please travel light.
Fitness Levels
You will be walking 5-7 hours a day. We recommend walkers on this trip have a good to strong level of fitness. We walk at YOUR pace but you must have regular experience of hill walking.
Holiday Insurance
You MUST have walking holiday insurance to come on this holiday. We recommend using Endsleigh Insurance, who cover most of our clients. We may ask you for proof of your insurance to ensure your safety on the mountain. Please bring the documentation with you and put a photocopy in to your rucksack.
Weather
The weather in July can range from 18-35ÔÇ▓c during the day so we mainly advise on spring / summer walking gear. However, we are in the mountains so we recommend warm and wet weather clothing for on and off the hill in case the weather turns for the worst.
What to Bring / More Information
For this trip you will need to bring
- Good Walking Boots; you will be walking over snow during parts of the trip. Please ensure they are well worn-in to prevent blisters
- Sleeping Bag (lightweight, 2 season or higher)
- Sleeping Mat
- Rucksack; to contain your clothes (inc wet weather gear), walking equip, washing gear (inc towel), lunch, walking snacks, camers etc – you must carry what you need for 6 days walking
Please download our Walking Holiday Information Sheet for more information on what to bring, weather etc.
If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
