Starting from the Pointe Helbronner (3 462m) - that you will reach by the Skyway cable car in Italy - our snowshoe hike in the Vallée Blanche - Glacier du Géant offers the unique occasion to discover the high mountain world in wintertime. Rope up with your guide and enjoy the Mont Blanc Massif atmosphere and landscapes, with its glaciers and peaks. Cross a breath-taking panorama before reaching the Col d’Entrèves (3 527m), located in the Northern part of the Vallée Blanche. Make your way back through the same itinerary.
The Skyway cable car provides a comfortable access to the area, without technical difficulties. Our snowshoe hike in the Vallée Blanche is perfect for hikers wishing to discover the high mountain universe in wintertime and does not require any experience in mountaineering. For a high mountain discovery, you can also choose our Snowshoe hike on the Mer de Glace glacier, starting from Montenvers.
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Dates (group booking) : See online booking
Guiding policy (group booking) : Group from 4 to 8 people maximum per guide
Children, minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Meeting Point (group booking) : 8.30am at the Compagnie des guides in Chamonix
Departure : Confirmed departure with a minimum of 4 people
Price 2023 (group session) : 200€ per person
This price includes :
- mountain guide services
- technical equipment : harness, snowshoes and walking poles
- lift passes
- private shuttle to Italy
This price does not included :
- high mountain boots
- lunch
Group : A minimum of 4 people are required to guarantee the trip
Maximum 8 people per guide
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a guide to their clients. It allows you to be either alone or in a group of friends with your guide. Your guide can organize your trip to meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula to realize your projects because it guarantees you a maximum of comfort.
You can book online your private guide for a snowshoe hike in the Vallee Blanche. Do not hesitate to take all the necessary information to be certain that this outing corresponds to your expectations. Your booking with your payment commits you to make this trip on the date you have chosen. You will be refunded in full in case of bad conditions that do not guarantee the necessary security conditions for the exit to take place.
Dates (private booking) : See online booking
Guding policy (private booking) : Group of 1 - 8 people per guide
Children, minimum 12 years old accompanied by a parent
Meeting Point (private booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Prices 2023 (private booking) :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 420€
Group from 3 to 4 people : 440€
Group from 5 to 6 people : 460€
Group from 7 to 8 people : 460€
The price includes :
- mountain guides fees
- safety equipment: harness & transceiver
The price does not includes :
- your technical equipment (high mountain shoes, snowshoes & poles)
- lift passes
- transfer to Italy
- food / snack
Find in this in this section, all the information about this activity. For any further information please contact our advisors (contact details above).
Duration : 5-6 hours (schedules given as an indication)
Area of activity : In the Vallee Blanche (3 500m) from the Skyway lift - Italy via the Mont Blanc tunnel
Leve : An appropriate destination choice is essential for you to properly enjoy your excursion. Snowshoeing is perfect for walkers. This hike takes place on glaciers at 3 500m. A good physical condition is required to enjoy this day to its fullest.
Formality : Make sure you have valid repatriation insurance for this activity
Id is compulsory
Find in this section all the information about the different equipment that is required. Since weather conditions can be very variable, it is better to have several thin layers rather than to have one big garment.
Equipment
- Back pack
- High mountain boots with a rigid sole
- Snowshoes & poles
- Harness
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for high mountain
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of warm gloves
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Lunch
- Camera
- Passeport
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: 4 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: 4 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 this activity & journey(s) = 0 kgIn 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., or 0.1€ to offset.
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