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Mont-Blanc panoramic

Physical Level 4

Technical Level 3

Category Day hikes and Treks

Number of days : 6

Price : 680€

Choose your date	15/07/2012 - 690 € par pers. 12/08/2012 - 690 € par pers.	For	123456789101112 person

Million years ago, the ocean “Tethys” disappeared due to continents shifting on the surface of the globe. Sedimentation layers were exposed to colossal ground forces and pressure, lifting and folding them into the great eroded limestone mountain ranges, known as: the Fiz, the Chablais and the Dents du Midi…
Today, as a testimony, dinosaur tracks and fossils still remain.
Away from glaciated alpine valleys and 4000 m peaks, this trek reveals exceptional treasures.
In these 15 000 hectares of protected natural reserve, the hiking visitor can admire marmots, chamois and ibexes, eagles and bearded vultures in their natural home; we invite you to experience privilege…

For safety reasons, our guides may modify the itinerary due to weather, terrain or other conditions.

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Day 1: CHAMONIX- MOEDE ANTERNE
After a quick ride up the gondola to Planpraz (2000 m), our trip starts with a great panorama. A short hike takes us to Brévent pass (2368m), where we meet the famous GR5 trail, heading down to Pont de l’Arlevé (1597m), and up to the Anterne Pass refuge ( 2002m).
Up : 767m Down : 771m

Day 2: MOEDE ANTERNE – SAMOENS :
First the trail takes us to Pormenaz lake and down into the “Chorde”, a small canyon; we arrive at the chalet du Souay (1569m). Then the hike climbs up to the “Dérochoir”, before dropping down towards the Salles, Pleureuse and Rouget waterfalls (959m).
A minibus takes the group to the gîte.
Up : 650m Down : 1700m

Day 3: SAMOENS- BARME:
The hike starts at the Allamands (1096m), heads into the forest and up the alpine meadows to Bostan pass(2290m). After carefully walking by the “pas de la bide”,
we’ll drop down into the Illiez bowl, and spend the night at the Cantine des
Dents Blanches (1492m).
Up : 1100m Down : 830m

Day 4: BARME – SALANFE:
We hike by the Dent de Bonavau and reach Encel pass (1798m), connecting a high alpine valley and Susanfe pass (2494m). A hike around the glittering Salanfe lake (1952m) down below takes us to the refuge.
Up : 1200m Down : 750m

Day 5: SALANFE – EMOSSON:
Two passes separate Salanfe lake from Emosson lake. Emaney pass sits below Mount Luisin (2785m). This peak provides a great view over the Swiss Alps and Mont-Blanc. The trails then drops into the Emaney bowl (1970m) before heading uphill to Barberine pass (2481m). We hike along the Emosson lake to the Gueulaz refuge (1960m).
Up : 1100m Down : 1040m

Day 6: EMOSSON-CHAMONIX:
This last day starts on the dam to get to the Veudale. Sandstone slabs along the trail still show 200 million year-old Saurians footprints: “dinosaurs tracks” (2400m). Later we’ll hike over Corbeau pass ( 2600m), before dropping down into the wild Tré les Eaux valley to the Couteray (1350m).
Finally, a minibus or the train takes us back to Chamonix.
Up : 650m Down : 1250m

For safety reasons, the guide may modify the trek itinerary due to terrain, weather or other conditions.

15/07/2012 - 690 € par pers.
12/08/2012 - 690 € par pers.

THE CIE'S TRADE MARK
- An all-inclusive package during the entire trek
- trip departure is confirmed with 6 participants or more
- Our company's minivan is used for luggage transfer between accomodation sites and for other required transfers during the trek.

HIKING DIFFICULTY
6 days hike, 5h30 to 7 hours daily hikes on and off trails; reaching summits optional, for experienced hikers.
Light pack; luggage transported by minibus.

COMFORT: 5 nights in mountain huts (in dormitory)

GROUP MANAGEMENT AND GUIDING
Group size reaches 6 to 12 people maximum per leader. Mountain leaders are all certified. It is our guarantee for optimal safety on trails. It also ensures a good level of communication between the leader and the group.

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TRIP DEPARTURE DATES SUMMER 2012: Waiting...

MEETING PLACE AND TIME
Day 1 at 8h30 at the Chamonix guides company.
Your are welcome to meet your guide and the group for our trip information meeting at 6:00 pm on the previous evening.

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TRIP PRICE- Summer 2011-: 680 € per person (6 people minimum)

Including:
- professional guiding services
- half-board in gardianed huts and gites
- Take-out lunches
- Lifts (if necessary)
- Luggage transportation
- Bus connections

Not including: Drink and souvenirs

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DOCUMENTATION : A valid passport or ID

CLIMATE: Alpine climate involves sudden weather and temperature changes.Snow is not a rare occurance in summer. Bringing warm clothes is essential.You also need everything to protect yourself from sunburns.

EQUIPMENT: Download the list of the equipment.

Don't hesitate to contact the Chamonix guides company, if you need more informations!

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