Day 1:  
Rendezvous in the morning in front of the SNCF train station in Le Fayet, to head for Montroc. Walk up by one of the south facing balconies as far as the Cheserys lakes and the beautiful Lac Blanc. At the end of the season it may be possible to go by Tete sur les lacs to reach an even more splendid viewing point. Overnight stay in a smart and comfortable mountain refuge.

Day 2:
Staying on a balcony trail in the direction of Planpraz. In the afternoon, we will take the cable car to Brevent where we rejoin the mountain refuge, from where we may even see some mountain goats. Overnight stay in a traditional mountain hut, facing the lowest descending glacier in Europe.

Day 3:
In the heart of Carlaveyron nature reserve, we will reach the crest of the Aiguillette des Houches for a 360° panorama and a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc massif and its gigantic glaciers. Descent by Chailloux.  Return by train from Les Houches early afternoon.

Physical condition: To be in good physical condition through the practice of an endurance sport during the year; no medical contraindication against hiking in the mountains, trained and having recent first experience of hiking during the day in the mountains. Maximum from 4 to 6 hours walking per day on mountain trails. Contact us if you have any doubts on the level required.

Participants: Groups limited to 10 people.  Departure assured with a minimum of 4 people

Equipment list

Rendezvous: In front of the SNCF train station in Le Fayet.  Meeting time is arranged the evening before departure, during the meeting with the trekking guide.

PRICE  2008

290€ per person

Dates 2008
From 7 to 9 july
From 18 to 20 august 

Other dates are possible for groups which are already made-up.

The price includes
Supervision by a trekking guide, picnics or lunches, 
half-board accommodation 
in mountain huts, train from and back to Le Fayet, cable car Planpraz.

The price does  not include
Drinks and extras, and everything else not included in the ‘price includes’ section. Other personal expenses. Personal insurance and equipment.