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'THE GREAT SNOWSHOE ADVENTURES'
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SNOWSHOE DAY TOURS - CHAMONIX FRANCE
Explore the parts others can't reach.
Walk classic Chamonix Valley trails.
Frustrated with lack of ski progress and aching muscles?
Enjoy a real wilderness experience far from the madding crowd.
Instruction & Guided Tours
Full Day 6 hours - Guide Fee 150€
Half Day 3 hours - Guide Fee 85€
Guide fee is divided by the number of persons in the group.
Price does not include hire of equipment.
Cost for snow shoe hire, poles, avalanche equipment - transceiver, shovel, probe is approximately 20€ per day / 14€ per half day.
MULTI DAY TOURS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
What do you need?
Ski jacket / Salopettes
Hat / Gloves
Lightweight boots
ALL SNOWSHOEING TOURS MEET AT THE GRAND MONTETS TELEPHERIQUE STATION IN ARGENTIERE AND ARE LED BY UIMLA / BAIML MOUNTAIN LEADERS
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SNOWSHOE WEEKS - CHAMONIX FRANCE
An introduction to Snowshoe Techniques and Adventures in and above the Chamonix Valley
COURSE DATES - Most Weeks January to March 2012
DURATION - 6 days. Ventures run Saturday to Saturday
COST - £800 per person minimum 2
INCLUDED
Fully Guided / Instructed Course with UIMLA / BAIML Mountain Leader
Use of all specialist equipment
B&B Accommodation in Argentiere
NOT INCLUDED
Mountain Insurance - please see details on Mountainbaggers Philosophy page
Travel to/from Chamonix
Ski Passes if used
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COURSE DETAILS
All courses are led by UIMLA / BAIML mountain leaders resident in the Chamonix Valley.
This course is designed for hill walkers wanting to extend their experiences and explore areas previously not accessible on foot or ski.
MOUNTAINBAGGERS reserve the right to keep the programme flexible depending upon weather, snow conditions and overall group abilities.
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ITINERARY
ARRIVAL
A chance to meet the team, other course members and to discuss the programme for the coming week.
This will also be an equipment briefing / check.
DAY 1.
Introduction to Snowshoeing Equipment / Techniques - Chamonix Valley trails.
DAY 2.
All day snowshoe trek - Le Tour - Col De Balme.
DAY 3.
Snowshoe Tour - Vallorcine Area - includes snowcraft techniques.
DAY 4 / 5 / 6
All day high level snowshoe treks.
DEPARTURE.
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