Independent Walking
T his mythical trail follows the GR5 from the shores of
Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast at Nice, following the entire length of the French Alps. We have split the walk into several holidays, although it would be possible to combine them together. Our holidays include luggage transfers so that you can enjoy the amazing scenery with a light day pack.
This holiday is a truly unforgettable experience as you head south passing by the majestic summits of the Mont Blanc range before passing through the Vanoise and Mercantour National Parks. Your wonderful trail passes through a variety of landscapes, wildlife habitats and historic sites including the green alpine pastures of the Savoy, rocky deserts in the Queyras, beautiful perched villages of the Roya, snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc and ibex in the Mercantour.
Holiday
Lake Geneva to Chamonix
Price P / P 6 nights See Price List or Web Site for details. Cheapest option possible staying in dormitories throughout or carrying own gear. Option of extra night accommodation at Chamonix.
Walking Profile
Grade & date
6 days self-guided walking between accommodation. Walking per day amounts to an average of 5- 6hrs walking and 800m of ascent and descent. Maximum altitude gain: 1100m. The walk follows the GR5 for the most part, but there are also different options proposed in the notes. The walks take place on paths, although they are mountainous and rocky in nature. You should have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable with walking on mountainous terrain with a good head for heights.
Itinerary Trail starts near Lake Geneva( largest lake in the Alps) and crosses the alpine meadows of the Abondance Valley before meandering along the foot of the Chablais mountains heading towards the everpresent profile of Mont Blanc. You’ ll spend one night in Switzerland at the foot of the beautiful mountain of Dents du Midi.
Accommodation 6 nights half board accommodation in gites and refuges in private rooms for 2, bathrooms mainly separate( with the exception of 1 night in a
dormitory.)
What’ s included
Alpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice
18 June- 18 September
6 nights half board accommodation, transfer from Evian station, plus 2 other small transfers. Detailed walking notes and walking maps, transport of luggage( except on day 6).
Holiday
Chamonix to Briançon
Price P / P 7 nights: See Price List or Web Site for details. Cheapest option: Carrying own gear for whole trek. Option of night’ s accommodation at Nevache at end of trek.
Walking Profile
Grade & date
7 days self-guided walking between accommodation. Walking per day amounts to an average of 5- 7hrs walking and 870m of ascent and descent. Maximum altitude gain: 1100m. The walk follows the GR5 for the most part, but there are variations proposed in order to avoid ski areas. The walks take place on paths, although they are mountainous and rocky in nature. You should have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable with walking on mountainous terrain with a good head for heights.
Itinerary After passing by the foot of the immense Mont Blanc glaciers you’ ll pass through the alpine meadows of Beaufort, famous for its cheese. Between Pralognan & Modane you’ ll discover the Vanoise National Park and the Mont Thabor. Afterwards the climate changes as you pass into the southern Alps.
Accommodation 7 nights half board accommodation in auberges, hotels, gites and refuges in private rooms for 2.
What’ s included
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18 June- 18 September
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7 nights half board accommodation, 2 small transfers, 1 cable car. Detailed walking notes and walking maps, transport of luggage.
♦ A superb trail along the chain of the entire French Alps
♦ Large variety of landscapes, wildlife and climates
♦ Private rooms and luggage transfers
Holiday
Briançon to Nice
Independent Walking
Price P / P 11 nights See Price List or Web Site for details. Cheapest option carrying own gear for whole trek. Option of night’ s accommodation in Nice at end of trek. Consult website for separate costs of splitting this leg into 2 holidays of 6 & 5 walking days.
Walking Profile
Grade & date
11 days self-guided walking between accommodation. Walking per day amounts to an average of 5- 8hrs walking and 950m of ascent and descent. Maximum altitude gain: 1200m. The walk follows the GR5 for the most part. The walks take place on paths, although they are mountainous and rocky in nature. You should have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable with walking on mountainous terrain with a good head for heights.
Itinerary From Briançon you’ ll first traverse the beautiful Queyras regional park with its wonderful flowers and great panoramas, before moving onto the secret Alps of the Ubaye Valley. From there its onto the Mercantour National Park, with great wildlife before discovering the wonderful perched villages of the Provence.
Accommodation
What’ s included
15 June- 30 Sept
11 nights half board accommodation in hotels, gites and refuges in private rooms for 2( except 1 night in dormitories in refuge.)
11 nights half board accommodation, 3 transfers during the holiday to access accommodation. Detailed walking notes and walking maps, transport of luggage( except for 1 night).
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