Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

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Destinasjoner : Frankrike - Sveits

Turkode : TWH

Aktivitets nivå : Aktivitetsreise - Camping - Fotturer - Kultur & Tema reiser (enkelt) - Natur og dyrereiser - Villmarksopplevelser

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Trek the classic 'Haute Route' from France to Switzerland

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Day 3

The trail contours high in the valley before descending to Les Frasserands

Day 6

From Champex the trail leads to Verbier and on to Cabane Mont Fort

Day 7

Cross the highest pass of the route, Col Prafleuri (2965m). Views of Rhone
Valley, Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin and the Matterhorn

Day 8

Long walking day with two passes to cross; overnight at Les Hauderes.

Day 10

Past Lac Moiry to the picture-postcard village of Grimentz

Day 11

Longest walking day with excellent views of the Weisshorn

Day 12

Join Zermatt Valley; descend to Jungu and St Niklaus, short transfer to
Randa.

Day 13

Follow a high-level balcony path that contours along the valley towards
Zermatt.

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The trip destination

* 11 nights camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers; occasional
wild camps; 2 mountain huts; 1 village inn (dormitory style)
* 10 days point-to-point walking; 3 days light backpacking
* Vehicle support and dedicated camp support leader throughout
* Altitude maximum 2965m, average 1525m
Food

All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 12 dinners are included in this trip.
On eight nights we take our evening meal in camp and on four nights we take
our evening meal in a nearby local restaurant or it is prepared for us by the
hut or inn. The restaurant and hut/inn meals, which are prepared for us, are
usually arranged as a 'menu' for the whole group and as they are based on
special negotiations made by us represent better value than eating
independently. On free days 9 and 14 dinner is not included and needs to be
bought locally. Please note that should the times of flights change to arrive
earlier, or depart later, additional meals will not be included. Please also
note that no refund will be given for meals not taken or taken other than
where designated.

*Typical Meals *

Breakfast: Will usually consist of coffee, tea, cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit,
bread, jam when in camp or in mountain huts; and coffee, tea, or hot
chocolate, bread and jam when in mountain inns.

Lunch: Will normally include bread, cold meat, cheese, sometimes boiled eggs
or tinned fish, fresh salad vegetables and fresh fruit.

Evening meal: Generally consists of a first course of soup or salad or other
savoury dish, a main course of meat or fish with one or two vegetables or
rice or pasta, a dessert course. Although tasty and nutritious the style of
menu in restaurants in this part of Europe often lack in variety or quantity
of accompanying fresh vegetables compared to menus we may be used to in the
UK. The meals are prepared as a set menu for the whole group. Unfortunately
there is limited flexibility to change the menu for individuals.

Drinks are not included in the price of evening meals.

Vegetarians: We happily cater for vegetarians but please inform us at the
time of booking.
If you have a vegan diet we recommend that you bring supplementary food and
should expect that the variety of food may be limited whilst on this trip. As
this kind of diet is relatively uncommon in this region it is difficult for
our camping staff to get suitable produce, as well as being restricted to the
number of different dietary requirements they can cater for.

If you take a vegan diet you should expect that variety of food may be
limited whilst on this trip. As this kind of diet is relatively uncommon in
this region we cannot guarantee that the hotels and restaurants will provide
meals that have the necessary variety to be considered satisfying when on a
more restricted diet.
at a glance

* 11 nights camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers; occasional
wild camps; 2 mountain huts; 1 village inn (dormitory style)
* 10 days point-to-point walking; 3 days light backpacking
* Vehicle support and dedicated camp support leader throughout
* Altitude maximum 2965m, average 1525m
trip for you

This trip is graded Activity Level 5 - Challenging and some of the days are
indeed challenging with up to 1600m of ascent and on other days similar
descents. On some days when we cross glacial moraine the terrain is rough and
loose underfoot. There are also some steep sections with chains and ladders
that are technically simple but not suitable for anyone who suffers from
vertigo. The cumulated fatigue of hard trekking for two weeks should not be
underestimated. As this is a group holiday you need to be confident that your
fitness will allow you to enjoyably walk at a consistent and steady pace that
matches the group average, therefore allowing the group to finish the day at
a reasonable time. You will also enjoy the trek a great deal more if your
fitness allows you to walk the route in relative ease. We will be walking on
mountain paths throughout and this trip is not advised for severe vertigo
sufferers.

There is one qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) that accompanies
the group throughout and it is their decision if you will be able to
accompany the group on any particular day. For safety reasons the group
leader may also change their walking style from one where everyone walks at
their own pace to one where the group walks together at the speed of the
slowest, depending on the conditions, weather and visibility. This scenery on
this trip is stunning and may well be the best walking you have ever done,
but it is important to be prepared and have a high level of walking fitness
and stamina.

Whilst camping the support leader will erect your tent but in the morning you
will be expected to pack away your own tent (these are modern pop up style
tents that are very easy and quick to fold away and pack) and the whole group
generally helps to load the support vehicle on the days when we move camp.
After breakfast and on the nights when we eat in camp you should expect to
help with the washing up.

If you are unable to walk during the itinerary and want to opt out of a day,
please take note that this can sometimes be a little tricky dependent on
where on the route you are. To reach the next point you will need to take a
public bus or train (which run at limited times) or taxi (which can be
expensive when in a more remote location). Our support vehicle is not
suitable for taking passengers so please be aware of this when deciding to
book this trip.

All ascents, descents and walking distances listed below are approximates. We
have decided the most accurate method is to map the routes carefully using
google earth. That said it is impossible to obtain a completely true figure
of the distances walked. Regarding GPS - due to the inherent inaccuracies of
defining an exact waypoint with a GPS and the cumulative overall inaccuracy
this causes, you may find that our distances and GPS distances you obtain on
trek with your personal GPS/phone, may differ by quite a margin. Timings
stated include lunch and photo stops and will vary depending on the pace of
your group.

Download our Fitness Training Guide [1] for more information on our Activity
Levels.

If you have any concerns about your suitability for this trip or questions
regarding the grading, please do not hesitate to contact us.

*Please note: On this trip it is essential to have helicopter evacuation
cover within your travel insurance.
*

[1] https://www.exodus.co.uk/sites/exod/files/exodus_wt_fitness_training_guide_1.pdf
accommodation
Camping, Mountain Huts & Village Inn
There are 11 nights camping, 2 nights in mountain huts and 1 night in a
village inn.

The campsites are mainly comfortable and modern with hot showers and
electricity to recharge batteries etc. Many have a bar and WiFi and a lounge
or sitting area to relax in. We provide a large communal tent (if we do not
use the campsites communal area) where we eat at tables with benches and have
an unlimited tea and coffee station, camp bar and some more relaxing seating
such as inflatable sofas. The campsite are in stunning settings and sharing
an after trek drink with newly made friends as the sun sets over a glaciated
mountain vista is the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors.

Accompanying you throughout the trek is a dedicated camp support leader who
will take care of all the logistics and catering. Your tent will be put up
for you each night. In the morning you will be asked to take your own tent
down, put your bag in the back of the van and wash up your own personal
breakfast dish. On four nights out of fourteen you will be asked to join a
washing team and help with the dishes of that night. A 20 minute job.
Otherwise you are free to relax and your time is your own.

You will spend 11 nights camping in roomy 3 person tents, but with a maximum
of 2 people per tent. We use modern dome tents incorporating a 210 cm x 210
cm inner tent with sewn in ground sheet and a supplementary 230 cm x 70 cm
covered porch that is an ideal place to leave your walking boots and poles
etc. The tents are completely waterproof and packing them away should take
no more than 3 to 4 minutes each morning. Single tents are available for a
small additional cost as are camping mats and sleeping bags with liner and
pillow. Our camping mats are a full length air and foam filled variety which
are comfortable to sleep on and provide excellent insulation from the
ground. Our sleeping bags have a synthetic filling, as opposed to feathers,
with a 3/4 length zip and are rated for good warmth.

All our equipment is bought with both comfort and practicality in mind and we
hope represents a higher quality than most individuals would buy for
themselves.

Two remote campsite are a little more basic than average and do not have
showers.

Thermal matress hire: £32 - please request in advance with your sales agent.

Sleeping bag hire, pillow and liner: £63 - please request in advance with
your sales agent.

Single tent hire: From £120 - please request in advance with your sales
agent.
group description

We provide a qualified International Mountain Leader to escort the group on
each walking day. Our walking leaders are true mountain professionals as well
as being skilled group leaders. This not only helps to assure safety on the
mountain but also the benefit that your leader has experience and knowledge
of wider mountain environment such as flora and fauna, geology, weather and
local customs. Our support leaders are also vital members of the team and
insure that the camp is set up and ready when you walk off the hill (wherever
practically possible) and hot, tasty and nutritious food is served.
eating drinking

All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 12 dinners are included in this trip.
On eight nights we take our evening meal in camp and on four nights we take
our evening meal in a nearby local restaurant or it is prepared for us by the
hut or inn. The restaurant and hut/inn meals, which are prepared for us, are
usually arranged as a 'menu' for the whole group and as they are based on
special negotiations made by us represent better value than eating
independently. On free days 9 and 14 dinner is not included and needs to be
bought locally. Please note that should the times of flights change to arrive
earlier, or depart later, additional meals will not be included. Please also
note that no refund will be given for meals not taken or taken other than
where designated.

*Typical Meals *

Breakfast: Will usually consist of coffee, tea, cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit,
bread, jam when in camp or in mountain huts; and coffee, tea, or hot
chocolate, bread and jam when in mountain inns.

Lunch: Will normally include bread, cold meat, cheese, sometimes boiled eggs
or tinned fish, fresh salad vegetables and fresh fruit.

Evening meal: Generally consists of a first course of soup or salad or other
savoury dish, a main course of meat or fish with one or two vegetables or
rice or pasta, a dessert course. Although tasty and nutritious the style of
menu in restaurants in this part of Europe often lack in variety or quantity
of accompanying fresh vegetables compared to menus we may be used to in the
UK. The meals are prepared as a set menu for the whole group. Unfortunately
there is limited flexibility to change the menu for individuals.

Drinks are not included in the price of evening meals.

Vegetarians: We happily cater for vegetarians but please inform us at the
time of booking.
If you have a vegan diet we recommend that you bring supplementary food and
should expect that the variety of food may be limited whilst on this trip. As
this kind of diet is relatively uncommon in this region it is difficult for
our camping staff to get suitable produce, as well as being restricted to the
number of different dietary requirements they can cater for.

If you take a vegan diet you should expect that variety of food may be
limited whilst on this trip. As this kind of diet is relatively uncommon in
this region we cannot guarantee that the hotels and restaurants will provide
meals that have the necessary variety to be considered satisfying when on a
more restricted diet.
transportation

All transport mentioned in the itinerary and cable cars (except where these
are marked as optional) are included. Transport and excursions on the three
free days are not included. We normally use a private coach for the transfers
to and from Geneva airport.
joining instructions

*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 15 days*

The group flight from London is a daytime flight departing on Day 1 of the
itinerary.

*Flights from London*
We normally use the scheduled services of Swiss International Airlines
(depending on availability). As flight timings and schedules change regularly
we recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or your agent to
confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a later
date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before departure.

*Travelling land only: 15 days starting in Les Bossons and ending in Randa*

Your trip normally starts at the campsite in Les Bossons on Day 1 of the
itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided it the Final
Joining Instructions - sent approximately two weeks before departure.

*Low cost airlines*
It is possible to fly direct to Geneva with some budget airlines. It is
likely that flights from regional airports will arrive at different times to
the group flight from London; where this is the case a wait at the airport
for the group transfer, or alternative transfer arrangements at your own
cost, may be necessary (see below).

Alternative flight options: Bristol, Manchester, Gatwick, Luton, Liverpool,
Edinburgh ‐ Easyjet. East Midlands ‐ BMI baby. Heathrow ‐ BA. City,
Heathrow ‐ Swiss Air.
transfer details

*Transfers Details*

A group airport transfer on arrival day is included for those on the group
flight. Please note that transfers are not included for clients arriving on
any other flight, even if Exodus has booked it.

Airport transfers on departure day are not included but we will help you to
book the best value option, most probably the train but possibly a group bus,
when you are on trip. You will need to pay for this departing transfer
locally in cash. We can’t say what the price will be, as they vary, but it
should be in the region of £50 to £70 per person.

*Airport Transfers for land only itinerary*

Those arriving on non‐group flights can join the group transfer free of
charge (by prior arrangement only) if your flight arrives before the group
flight. Please note that transfers are not included for clients arriving on
any other flight, even if it has been booked for you by Exodus. Please check
with the Exodus office if you are unsure whether or not a transfer is
included. As mentioned group flights can be rescheduled, so you must check
the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take this
transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at your
own expense.

For those arriving at different times to the group flight it is very easy to
book a bus transfer with a local company and you should do this at least a
week before your departure date. A shared transfer (with others who have
booked with them also) will cost approximately €30 one way if booked in
advance with our partner Mountain Drop Offs. Book on their website ‐
www.mountaindropoffs.com [1] and quote the following promotional code EXOCHX.
Unfortunately the discounted rates only run from 10 June to 17 September.
Outside this time the full price will be charged.

*Take The Train*
Both Geneva Airport and Chamonix are easy to reach by train. If you book a
train to coincide with the group flight timings there is a station inside
Geneva airport itself. You are then welcome to join our free group transfer
to Chamonix (by prior arrangement only). We recommend that you allow at
least 1 hour for travel across Paris by Metro. Alternatively it is possible
to get a train direct to Chamonix, the campsite is a 8 minute walk from the
station. It is only possible to reserve train seats 3 months before your
departure date and our sales team will be happy to book this for you in
cooperation with Rail Europe.

[1] http://www.mountaindropoffs.com
weather info

From late June to early October fair weather is to be expected, but all
mountain ranges create their own weather patterns and the Alps are no
exception. It can and does rain and especially on the high passes it can be
surprisingly cold at times. Expected daytime temperatures are in the range of
15 to 25ºC in the valleys (although it can sometimes reach 30ºC in
July/August), 5 to 15ºC on the passes (though it will feel colder if wet and
windy) and 5 to 15ºC in the valley at night; possibly a little lower early
and late in the season. There is always the possibility of lying snow,
especially in the early season, and snowfall even in August and September
when we may find new snow on the passes. Please be aware that on late season
treks (September) the days are shorter and we will need to make early starts
to make the most of the available daylights hours.
essential equipment

All camping equipment is provided except for your own sleeping bag and mat:
the equipment we use is of a high standard and includes easy to erect, roomy
two person tents, dining tent, stools, lighting, all pots, pans, stoves,
crockery and utensils. The support vehicle carries the camping equipment and
your luggage from campsite to campsite whilst on the trek for all days. The
support driver collects fresh supplies of food each day and will normally
have the tents up and the kettle on by the time the walkers arrive in the
afternoon.

4 season sleeping bag - some camps are as high as 1600m (over 5000 feet)
surrounded by snowy peaks and glaciers; it can be cold at night. For the
nights in mountain huts thick blankets are provided so you will only need to
take your sleeping bag liner with you (sheets aren't provided).

Sleeping bag liner

Sleeping mat or Thermorest; these can be bought locally in Chamonix

Sun hat, sun glasses and strong sun cream

Walking boots with good soles and ankle support (trainers are not suitable)

Good quality waterproof and windproof jacket (preferably Goretex or similar)

Waterproof trousers

Daysack of 30-40 litre capacity

Hat and gloves (even in August)

Light weight down jacket or warm 2/3 season fleece jacket and warm casual
clothes for sitting in mess tent in the evening

Head torch

2 litre water bottle/ Camelbak

Walking poles

All luggage is transported between the campsites by support vehicle. Please
note that we must limit you to one item of luggage (*weighing a maximum of
15kg*) per person to be carried in the support vehicle. You should pack your
belongings in a sturdy kitbag or holdall; suitcases should not be used, as
they cannot be packed easily in our support vehicle. Exodus kitbags are
available for purchase at £25, which includes postage, packaging and VAT.
Please note that they are only available to residents of the UK.
optional equipment

Ear plugs

Swimming costume/trunks

Umbrella

Gaiters

Tupperware if you prefer a bit more protection for your packed lunch and to
reduce plastic waste
spending money

Lunches on the three free days are likely to cost around €10 (approx.
US$11) per day depending on whether you choose to eat picnic style or go to a
restaurant. For dinners you should expect to pay between €17 and €34
(approx. US$19-38) per meal not including wine. You will also need money for
drinks in cafés or huts during the day's walk and drinks in restaurants
where we take our evening meal. Typically a large coffee or a soft drink
would cost €4 (approx. US$5), a glass of beer €8 (approx. US9). A bottle
of wine can be bought for approximately €12-€30 (approx. US$13-33) in
these restaurants.

There are a number of extra excursions available in Zermatt and Chamonix,
exact prices and details will be confirmed locally, but the following
provides a guide to what is normally available:

* * Cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi and return to Chamonix is
approximately €65.
* Cable car from Zermatt up to the Kleine Matterhorn and return to
Zermatt is approximately 110 CHF.
* Minibus from Randa to Zermatt is about 7 CHF one way.
* Tandem paragliding flight: €130 from Brevent or Aiguille du Midi
middle stations.
* Mont Blanc Tramway, Saint Gervais - Nid d'Aigle €50 return.
* Montenvers cog railways - Mer de Glace €33 return.
tipping

Although optional, a tip for the walking and support crew at the end of the
trip is greatly appreciated. The sum you choose to give is entirely personal,
but as a reasonable starting point, we suggest a contribution from €35 per
client (US$38) per leader. Smaller groups may wish to give a little more per
person. It is customary and appreciated to leave a small tip when settling
your drinks bill at group meals in restaurants.
not included

* Return airport transfer - this can be arranged/paid for locally, the
leader will help with this - see 'Extra Expenses' section below for
further information
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request - tent nights only)
* Visas or vaccinations

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