Alpine Winter Snowshoe Adventure

Introduction
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France : Italy : Switzerland / March

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Alpine Winter Snowshoe Adventure

From the shores of Lac Leman we embark on a unique adventure, journeying through France, Switzerland and Italy over 8 unforgettable days. Located in the Alps, you will experience snow clad mountains, historic towns, secluded monasteries and incredible restaurants, with each country offering its own language, food, architecture and unique identity for you to discover.

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Journey Across the Alps

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At a glance

Day 1-3 - Bellevaux Snowshoeing and Dog Sledding Adventure

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Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding, and Artisan Experiences in Bellevaux

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Snowshoeing around Lac Vallon and Roc d’Enfer

Experience the mountains at their most pure, snowshoeing around beautiful Lac Vallon and below the impressive Roc d’Enfer in the Chablais region.
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Dog Sledding with Huskies

Undertake dog-sledding with huskies for 3 hours in the Bellevaux region.
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Artisan Workshop Visit

Enjoy many local delights including a visit to a local Artisan workshop in Bellevaux.
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Les Moineaux **

Stay in a family run Hotel 2* in Bellevaux for 3 nights.

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Day 4-5 - Bellevaux to Grand Saint Bernard Monastery

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Snowshoeing, Chocolate Workshop, and Monastery Stay

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Transfer from Bellevaux to Chatel

DepartureBellevaux
DestinationChatel
Transferring from Bellevaux, we stop in the small Alpine village of Chatel and enjoy a chocolate workshop with local Artisan Tom.
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Chocolate Workshop with Artisan Tom

Enjoy a chocolate workshop with local Artisan Tom in the small Alpine village of Chatel.
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Travel to Valais Region, Switzerland

DepartureChatel
DestinationValais, Switzerland
After lunch we travel to the Valais region of Switzerland, embarking on a journey into the remote mountains.
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Snowshoeing to Grand Saint Bernard Monastery

Snowshoeing to the Grand Saint Bernard monastery at a height of 2473m / 8114ft, a unique and incredible location only a few hundred metres from the Italian border.
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Grand Saint Bernard Dogs

The iconic St Bernard dog breed was created at the hospice by cross-breeding dogs, originally raised to provide guard dogs for the hospice and later became world renowned as mountain rescue dogs.
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Grand Saint Bernard Monastery

Accommodation at the Grand Saint Bernard Monastery, a historic hospice dating back to the 11th Century, offering a unique overnight stay in the remote mountains.
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Descent from Monastery and Lunch

Descending from the monastery on the morning of Day 5, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before crossing over the Col du Forclaz and down into Chamonix.
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Travel from Grand Saint Bernard to Chamonix via Col du Forclaz

DepartureGrand Saint Bernard Monastery
DestinationChamonix
After lunch, cross over the Col du Forclaz and descend into Chamonix.
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Saint Bernard Hospice

Room typeprivate rooms

This historical high mountain Hospice and Monastery that has been welcoming guests since 1050

Day 6-7 - Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi, Val Ferret, Chamonix

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Snowshoeing, Mont Blanc Views, Farewell Dinner

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Snowshoe Excursion in Chamonix Valley

On day 6 we head up the valley to undertake a beautiful half day snowshoe excursion in the shadow of Aiguille Chardonnay, which leaves the afternoon free to relax and explore Chamonix town or take a spa in our 4* Hotel.
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Aiguille du Midi and Vallee Blanche Gondola

Journey up and over the Aiguille du Midi to enjoy spectacular views on Mont Blanc at just under 16000ft, before crossing over the Vallee Blanche on a Gondola and descending down to floor of Val Ferret (Italy) on the revolving skyway.
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Hike to Lavachey and Italian Lunch

Hiking up to Lavachey and taking lunch in the famous Italian Grivel family restaurant concludes the adventure, before returning through the Mont Blanc tunnel and back to Chamonix.
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Farewell Meal in Michelin Accredited Restaurant

Enjoy a wonderful farewell meal in a Michelin accredited restaurant in Chamonix.
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Hotel Heliopic****

Accommodation in a 4* central Chamonix Hotel with Spa facilities for three nights.

Day 8 - Departure from Chamonix

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Depart to Where Your Heart Desires

An amazing adventure that finishes in the the heart of the French Alps, with hopefully many stories and tales to be told.

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Map

1. Bellevaux

Bellevaux, France

2. Lac Vallon

Lac Vallon, 74470 Bellevaux, France

3. Roc d’Enfer

Roc d’Enfer, 74470 Bellevaux, France

4. Chatel

Chatel, France

5. Grand Saint Bernard Monastery

Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard, 1946 Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland

6. Chamonix

Chamonix, France

7. Aiguille du Midi

Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix, France

8. Val Ferret

Val Ferret, 11013 Courmayeur AO, Italy

9. Lavachey

Lavachey, 11013 Courmayeur AO, Italy

FAQs

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the accommodation listed in the itinerary guaranteed?

A. While we endeavour to ensure that the accommodation listed on the itinerary will be where you stay, open occasion it may be necessary to switch to an alternative.

When this happens we work hard to ensure that the alternative accommodation is of the same or a better standard, that it's location is close to the original destination, and that the overall impact is minimised in every way.

Accommodation details will be finalised and shared close to the trip departure (4-6 weeks in advance), however remains subject to change up to and following departure.

Q. How challenging are the treks / hikes?

A. we have graded this trip as a level 2

You / your party members should also be comfortable carrying your personal possessions required for the day in a rucksack, which might include items such as:

A water bottle

Snacks

Camera / phone / electronics

Waterproof / windproof jacket / trousers

Warm top / sun hat / sun cream

Any other items you would want to access while out for the day

If you would like further advice on the suitability of this trip for you or your party, please contact us.

Q. Do I have to do the planned activities, every day?

A. Not necessarily. Clients can request a 'rest day' or perhaps the opportunity to break from the scheduled itinerary.

It should be noted that on some days our excursion may form the transit between overnight locations, so a rest day may require the guest to make their way to the next location under their own initiative or at their own expense - in all cases we will work with guests to best accommodate their request.

About your organizer

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LH
Live Breathe Hike
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Live Breathe Hike focuses on providing unique travel experiences that connect you to your natural environment and leaves you feeling invigorated and refreshed. We focus on attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and a strong commitment to environmental and ethical standards. LBH have been designing and running trips for over 25yrs (we started in 1997!) and pride ourselves in doing nothing less than 100%. Our ethos is simple…..we want our clients to have the most amazing, life-changing experiences, and create lasting memories

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