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I need special equipment ? The equipment list below should make it clear but we supply all special equipment (eg snowshoes, harnesses), so you just need personal equipment such as boots, a backpack , a fleece and waterproofs (just in case!). What do I have to organise ? We assume you are on holiday so we do everything so you can relax. For most holidays you get yourself to Geneva airport (Switzerland) and we do the rest. You will be met at the airport and Chamonix is just one hour from there which is where most treks start from. What other costs are there ? There are no hidden costs so it will be clear what you are paying for. You should take out your own insurance and you will need money for drinks because there is a lot of good wine to try. What footwear do I need ? See the equipment list below. Lightweight walking boots are good in summer. For winter, plastic boots (or strong leather boots) with « Sorrels » or other warm boots for the evening are the ideal combination. Acclimatisation ? The itineraries are planned for your careful acclimatisation and to allow you good rest days. It is a very complex subject but, in general, we aim to walk high and sleep low. |
Is the walking difficult ? How are treks graded ? |
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| Equipment list - WINTER | Equipment list - SUMMER | |||
| Temperatures can easily be -10°C,
but it's a dry cold. Temperatures rise dramatically when the sun comes out,
and snowshoeing is very strenuous, so you need lightweight layers that you
can add or take-off quickly. Cotton t-shirts will stay wet and cold on your
body; thermal clothing is best. Backpack (rucksack) 40-45 litres Plastic boots (can be hired here) or leather boots Warm boots like "Sorrels" Trainers or sandals in the hotel Trekking poles or ski poles Gaiters (to keep deep snow out of boots) Waterproof jacket and trousers (or salopettes are best) Waterproof gloves and warm hat Sunglasses and suncream/lipcream Waterbottle (1 litre max) and/or thermos Thin thermal top and pants 2 Fleeces (for a thick/thin combination) Evening wear is casual: jeans, fleece and boots, unless you plan to go dancing. |
Summer temperatures can be up to
40°C in the valley and 30°C in the mountains at mid-day. That's
hot. Shorts, sandals and sunhats are the usual fashion. But it can rain
heavily and can become very cold too. Backpack (rucksack) 30-45 litres Lightweight walking boots + several pairs of socks Trainers or sandals for the hotel and town Trekking poles or ski poles Waterproofs, jacket and trousers Thin thermal top and pants Fleece Shorts + tee-shirt Thin trousers + long-sleeved shirt (to protect your arms and legs from sunburn) Sun hat or baseball cap Sunglasses, suncream and lipcream Waterbottle (1 litre) Ice axe: a long walking axe is useful, early in the season as there are sometimes patches of old snow to cross. It can be rented here. Only bring an altimeter and GPS if you have them, you don't need to buy them for the holiday. Evening wear is casual: jeans, T-shirt or shirt and trainers, unless you plan to go dancing. |
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| The idea is to
carry the minimum in your rucksack:
waterproofs, water, a snack and a camera. You should throw out all that
other "just in case" stuff that, in total weighs 5kg or so (10lb-15lb).
I carry that ! |
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