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Hiking Bivouac escape

Duration: 2 days
Level:

Level 1: You have never practiced.

Level 2: You have some initial experience.

Level 3: You practice occasionally.

Level 4: You practice regularly.

Level 5: You have a sustained practice.

Price from: 225€
For more information, contact Pôle Randonnée :
General information

Embark on a two-day hiking and bivouac retreat, an experience dedicated to rediscovering the path to freedom! The majestic Aiguilles Rouges Massif, facing the Mont-Blanc range, provides the perfect backdrop for an immersive nature escape. In complete autonomy, you will explore the lush alpine meadows of Pormenaz, where a night bivouacking under the stars awaits you. This journey is a return to simplicity and communal sharing, shaping the essence of this grand nature bivouac excursion. Thanks to our partner Samaya, all the necessary bivouac equipment is at your disposal, allowing you to fully enjoy this experience.

This bivouac is part of a series of trips featuring overnight stays in a bivouac, providing an extraordinary experience deep in the heart of the mountains. With snowshoes, you can fully immerse yourself in the daily life of a trapper, or opt for a cozy evening in an igloo. Alternatively, spend a night as close as possible to the stars on a glacier or during a wild hike.
 

Group booking

Group session associates several people who don’t know each other. It allows for a planned program to benefit from an attractive price on fixed dates. This formula is ideal for people looking for the friendliness of a group.

Dates : See below for the group booking module

Price 2024 : 260€ per person - based on a minimum of 4 participants

This price includes :
- the organization and supervision by a state qualified trekking guide
- bivouac kit : tent, sleeping bag, stove, cutlery
- dinner and breakfast
- transfers using public transport throughout the hike

Not included in the price :
- drinks and personal expenditure (souvenirs…)

- repatriation insurance (compulsory). Cancellation Insurance highly reccommended
 

Private booking

A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain leader to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your guide who will meet your specific needs. Undoubtedly, it is the ideal formula that guarantees you maximum comfort. Accommodation and itinerary can be tailored, and you are free to choose your departure date depending on accommodation availability.

Prices 2024 :
1 person : 960€ per person
2 people : 520€ par person
3 people : 375€ par person
4 people : 300€ par person
5 people : 255€ par person
6 people : 225€ par person

The price includes :
- the organization and supervision by a state qualified trekking guide,
- bivouac kit : tent, sleeping bag, stove
- dinner and breakfast
- transfers using public transport throughout the hike,

Not included in the price :
- drinks and personal expenditure (souvenirs…),
- repatriation insurance (compulsory). Cancellation Insurance highly reccommended

 

Further information

In this section, find all the information about this activity. To prepare your trip effectively, refer to the guides’ tips. They share their expertise and recommendations, ensuring you have a great experience

Meeting point : Meet at 10.30am in front of the Compagnie des Guides in Chamonix. Return at the end of the day the following day.

Ability level : 3/5 - Moderate trek. A minimum of 700m (2300ft) vertical gain and about 5 to 7 hours of hiking daily. Hiking on generally well-maintained mountain trails, sometimes including easy out-of-trail sections. For active people who do not mind training to prepare for the hike. A great multiday hike for people with trekking experience.

Itinerary: The guide may need to adjust the itinerary based on weather conditions and/or the physical and/or technical abilities of the group

Guiding policy : minimum 4 and maximum 6 people per guide. The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix's guiding policy is one of the strictest in the mountain guiding business. It guarantees the most balanced groups as possible as well as high-quality personalised advice. Registration possible from 16 years of age. Registration is not permitted  to anyone under the age of 18 without a legal guardian.

Accomodation :
- During the stay: 1 night in a tent (bivouac). You carry your personal belongings in your backpack throughout the trip.
- Before & after the trip : benefit from preferential prices from our partner hotels in Chamonix. If you wish to receive information just ask the Randonnée department.

Documentation :
- Participants must have sports insurance with repatriation cover. We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover. You can take out insurance offering both of these types of cover when you sign up.
- Participants must also take valid ID with them.

Preparing for the trip : There is an information meeting with your mountain leader the day before departure at 6pm at the Compagnie des Guides Office.
 

Equipment

Weight is a hiker's adversary, so it is crucial to carefully select your equipment as it plays a key role in ensuring the success of your trip.

Your gear
-A 40L backpack
-A pair of top quality hiking boots
-A pair of telescopic poles
-A hat or cap
-A warm hat
-Category 3 sunglasses
-Breathable long and short-sleeved T-shirts
-A polar fleece
-A warm down jacket
-A Gore-Tex waterproof jacket
-A rain poncho
-A hiking trouser
-A Gore-Tex waterproof trouser
-A short
-A pair of gloves
-Hiking-appropriate socks
-A minimum 2L water bottle
-A pocketknife and a spork
-A flashlight or headlamp
-Sunscreen and lip balm
-A sleeping bag liner
-Toiletry kit, earplugs, and toilet paper
-Minimal personal pharmacy: blister pads like Compeed, medications for common ailments such as diarrhea, constipation, sore throat, headaches, pain, allergies
-Spare clothes as per your preference

Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Sanglard SportsRavanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : MilletDynastarJulboGrivel & Monnet

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Towards the summits
We go in search of the most beautiful landscapes and where you will have the most peacful night. There is no pre-defined bivouac site, your guide will decide once they have contacted you. However you can orientate their decision as they will follow your wishes.
Elevation gain : from 700 feet - 3,200 feet

 

Day 2

Day 2 : Enjoy the moment
We enjoy a sunrise over the massif. The early morning in the mountains is an exceptional moment so make the most of it. After breakfast, we break camp to discoverthe natural environment around us. Today we take our time ! We will get down to the Valley at the end of the day.
Elevation gain : from 700 feet - 3,200 feet

 

 

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