An adventurous weekend of glacier walking, rock climbing, via ferrata and mountain biking for those adrenalin seekers among you.
Thursday: Flight to Geneva, transfer to Chamonix and night in Chalet Jumelles.
Friday: A day’s glacier walking and ice climbing on the spectacular Mer de Glace in the Chamonix Valley. Using crampons and ice axes you will take a trek up the Sea of Ice towards the ice fall, taking in the spectacular views of the Grand Jorasses and Dent du Geant. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the moraine walls of the glacier, then doing some ice climbing and abseiling on the seracs of the glacier to finish off. Access to the Mer de Glace is via the Montenvers cog railway and a short walk down onto the ice. Guide and equipment hire is included.
Saturday: A mornings guided mountain biking around the Chamonix Valley. Your guide will take you on an exhilarating ride along the trails and through the forests of this beautiful area; exact routes are dependent on ability. Guide and bike hire included.
After lunch you will take a turn at rock climbing at the nearby Les Gaillands crag. This has many routes to suit all abilities from complete beginner to the experienced climber. Your guide will take you though all you need to know on climbing technique, rope skills and leading a climb. Guide and equipment included.
Sunday: Via Ferrata or “Iron Way” are high mountain routes using fixed climbing aids (ropes, rungs, pegs, ladders and bridges) situated on mountain climbing routes. They enable you to pass over vertical sections of rock, and areas that would otherwise require good climbing skills.
You will spend a day enjoying the routes available in either the La Clusaz/Grand Bonarnd or Samoene areas, with your guide you will explore the mountains using the cableways, bridges and ladders. The views are spectacular and with a stop for lunch in a mountain restaurant this will be a day to remember. Guide and equipment included.
Monday: A mornings guided walk from the chalet along the undulating Petit Balcon Sud towards Flegere, taking in the views across to the Mont Blanc.
Return to chalet, transfer to Geneva airport and flight back to the UK.
