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TOUR DU MONT-BLANC « ULTRA SPORTIF » (4 days)If you are contemplative by nature, you like to take your time, stopping for photo opportunities and good pic nics then a siesta with the marmottes, you relish tasting the local dishes with lashings of melted cheese from the pastures washed down with a good ‘grolle’ before bedtime, then this Ultra Sportif Mont Blanc tour is not for you !On the other hand if you are one of those for whom effort is a pleasure, you enjoy fell running and you dream of doing an Utlra Trail but need to get your bearings then this Mont Blanc tour is for you. The itinerary, identical to that of the race, is in four stages. It takes three nights, in order to recuperate from the days efforts. The very best way to familairize yourself with this demanding route is to do it with a mountain professional. |
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EQUIPMENT : - Power food - A water carrierof at least 1 litre - Adhesive elastic tape - Waterproof jacket suitable for adverse mountain weather - Leggings, headwear (e.g. cap) Suggested : - Walking poles and warm clothing - A travel bag with personal effects for the evening and overnighting DOCUMENTS : Valid passport or ID OTHER : Bring some Euros and Swiss francs for personal expenses MEETING POINT : Pre-departure meeting at 6pm the day before at the Compagnie des Guides Departure in the morning ITINERARY Day 1 : CHAMONIX – LES CONTAMINES Departure from in front of the Compagnie des Guides at 11am. The route will be identical to that of the ultra trail . Night spent in a dormitory in Contamines Height gain 1205m Height loss 1090m Distance 36km Running time or fast walking : 5h30 Day 2 : LES CONTAMINES-COURMAYEUR On the 2006 ulra trail route. Night in a hut in Checrouit in Courmayeur (dormitory) Height gain : 2888m Height loss 2050m Distance 43km Running time or fast walking : 7h30 |
Day 3 : COURMAYEUR-CHAMPEX On the ultra trail route. Dormitory in Champex lac Height gain 2556m Height loss 3245m Distance 48km Running time or fast walking : 7h00 Day 4 : CHAMPEX-CHAMONIX On the ultra trail route. Arrive in Chamonix around 16h Height gain 1990m Height loss 2432m Distance 41km Running time or fast walking : 6h30 Dates for summer 2008 : Monday 16 June and Monday 7 July, 2008 Price per person (sumer 2008) : 465 euros per person (min 5 participants) This price includes - mountain leader services (12 people maximum per mountain leader) - half board in gites or huts (dormitories) - luggage transportation The price does not include Power snacks and hypotonic drinks ( no pic nics allowed for ) |
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