If you dream of escaping into the mountains for a few days, skis on your feet, then ski touring is the ideal activity.
THE TOUR:
Each tour has hisown detailed description , which is available from the Compagnie.
The mountain huts are usually manned , providing hot meals, drinks and bedding.
During the week before your departure, the guide responsible will be in contact with you to advise you on equipment , and help you prepare for the tour
THE GUIDE:
The responsibility for each tour rests with the high mountain guide. He will make all the decisions and adjustement necessary for a successfull trip. (modifying the route according to weather conditions, the ability of the group, etc...)
Depending on the tour, the guide will take 4 - 6 people for maximum safety.
It is for safety reasons that these rules are laid down by the Guide Company of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
ORGANIZATION:
The price for each tour includes :
- The hire of a mountain guide,
- Half-board in a mountain hut and a midday meal,
- The lifts, (telepheriques, cable - cars, etc...)
- Avalanche search monitors, from the time of departure to the end of the tour.
The price does not include:
- Personnal equipment,
- other meals and drinks.
- The return to Chamonix.
The hire of equipment is possible if needed.
DETAILS:
Tours demand a minimum of 4 people. A supplmeent of 15% is required if only 3.
If you are more than 3 persons you can have your own private english speaking guide and choose your own dates.
In the case of a tour being abandonned by the guide due to bad weather conditions, avalanch risk, or an accident, part of the fee will be reimbursed.
Remember, passports, personnal insurance, “Carte Neige”, or FFME.(Insurance may be cancelled if necessary).
If you are a small group, the Company can help you organize an individual more flexibal tour.
PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:
* - Easy tour, not strenuous.
** - Up, around 1000 meters.
*** - Strenuous at a high altitude.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY:
* - Easy slopes, for the intermediate skier.
** - For more advanced skiers.
*** - Sustained, difficult slopes + uneven glacier terrain.
