Mont Blanc Winter Activity Week - France, Italy

8 exciting activities including dogsledding
Try classic and skate cross-country skiing
Chalet with hot tub, sauna and log fire

The Mont Blanc region justifiably lays claim to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, and is a stunning setting for our week of activities. Both Italy and Switzerland border the Chamonix Valley, making this a truly international trip. We are based for the week at the Chalet Savoy, a few minutes walk from the Prarion ski lift which accesses Les Houches world cup downhill ski fields and cross-country ski trails. From our comfortable chalet we enjoy a range of fun activities including snowshoe walking, a horse-sleigh ride, cross-country skiing in both classic and skating style, dogsledding, ice-skating, riding the Mont Blanc Express train and also visiting a St. Bernard dog kennels. There will be time to explore the town of Chamonix and there's a wide range of optional activities on your free day.

What makes this trip responsible?

Oliver and Elaine try to use as much fresh local produce to create the delicious meals served in the chalet. They actively recycle waste and have allocated bins for guests to dispose of aluminium cans and glass bottles. Local restaurants and mountain huts are visited for snack and drink breaks throughout the week, benefitting the local community.

What the papers say about a Mont Blanc activity holiday

The Guardian Online: Mont Blac Activity in pictures (January 2012).

What makes this trip responsible?

Take the Train

Here at Exodus we feel the need to offer our clients an alternative to air travel within Europe and to destinations where taking the train can be a viable alternative to flying.

Working in cooperation with Rail Europe, our sales team will be happy to reserve your seats and tickets can be booked 3 months prior right up until the day of departure, subject to availability. Suggested train times and further information can be found within the Trip Notes.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: France, Italy

Day 1

Fly to Geneva; transfer to Les Houches.

Day 2

Half day guided snowshoe walk; half-day cross-country 'classic' ski lesson.

Day 3

A full day in Italy, in Val Ferret for cross-country skiing with instructor.

Day 4

Half-day dogsled outing (sharing sleds) before riding on the Chamonix Express train; visit St. Bernard dog kennels then on to Chamonix for an ice-skating session.

Day 5

Free day options include skiing; glacier walk with guide; Aiguille du Midi cable car ride; or relaxing in Chamonix.

Day 6

Half-day cross-country skiing instruction with emphasis on 'skate' technique; introduction to 'Nordic walking' and a horse sleigh ride.

Day 7

Full day guided snowshoe outing.

Day 8

Transfer to Geneva; fly to London.

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Images from MONT BLANC WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

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The Loriaz Plateaux with the Aiguille Verte in the background, Mont Blanc Massif

SH team trip to Cham