Over the past 15 years, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix has developed a dedicated programme for children aged 8 to 12. We offer a programme of sports and educational activities run by mountain professionals.
Advantages of the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix Winter Cham Kid programme
• Different activities
• Sports and educational activities
• Learn about traditional mountain professions
• Week, day and half-day options
• Professional supervision for each activity
Weekly programme
Monday : Igloo construction & snow tubing
We use traditional techniques to build an igloo and keep ourselves warm & great sliding in complete safety on inflatable snow tubes!
Tuesday : On the trail of wolves...
Hike in the footsteps of this mythical animal...
Wednesday : Olympics
We enjoy all the fun of the snow in a site full of specially designed games
Thursday: Dog sledding & Forest trappers
We meet dog sled teams for a dream sledding adventure & With snowshoes on our feet, we decipher animal tracks like trappers of Northern Canada
Friday : Aspiring alpinists
Follow in the footsteps of a mountain guide and learn how to use crampons and ice axe
Programme may be subject to change at the discretion of the professionals involved
The program brings children together in groups of 4 to 8. Specific health and safety rules have been established in light of the current situation. To book online choose the day below. To book more than one day, add additional days to your basket. The lunch is not included.
Dates : Monday to Friday - See online booking
Meeting point : 9.00am at the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, 190 place de l'Eglise.
Supervision : Group from 4 to 8 children supervised by a qualified professional for each activity
Departure : Departure is guaranteed from 4 registered children
Rates 2023 :
- Full day : 106€
- From 3 days : 100€
This price includes :
- supervision by qualified professionals
- transport
- the ski lifts
- technical equipment
This price does not includes :
- the lunch that you must provide
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisers (contact details above).
Duration :
- From 9.00am to 4.30pm
Location : In the Chamonix valley
Level : The Cham kid is aimed at children aged 8 to 12 able to respect instructions and live independently in a group
In addition to the usual clothes for the practice of an outdoor sports activity in winter, children must have the following equipment :
- Sunglasses
- Solar cream
- Backpack
- 1L mini water bottle
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. In order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually.
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. In order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually.
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