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336 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Sally Nichols

Reviewed July 2018

Amazing trails, Fab food & Great company

This trip went far beyond my expectations. The walking was great, through lush wooded hills and fields full of the most beautiful wild flowers. The weather was mixed with one day completely washed out, although not spoilt as we still enjoyed the variety of walking even when soaked!

What stood apart was the food – Sarah and Richard were the best hosts I have yet encountered – and I have traveled for over 25 years. The themed menus, quality and presentation of meals was second to none. The freshly baked daily cakes were so good to come back to after a challenging day in the mountains too. My only problem was leaving enough room for dinner each evening.

Most Inspirational Moment

Coming across the beautiful 'Chalet la Floria' halfway up one of our later walks in the week (I won't spoil the surprise to tell you which walk). Its multi-coloured umbrellas against the starkness of Mont Blanc and the brilliant blue sky behind it were magical. And the coffee/loo stop was very welcome too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shaun was knowledgeable and a calm and steady guide that kept us all happy - whether we were racing ahead or lagging behind - we walked as a group and enjoyed the trip so much more because of it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Request Chalet Chamonix to experience the best cuisine in the mountains, with Sarah and Richard. The boot room didn't always dry out boots after heavy rain so take some plastic bags to put over your socks to keep you walking in comfort (this worked well for me for two days). The fan in each room was great at creating white noise to drown out your snoring room-share!

Tania Rahman

Reviewed June 2018

The hills are really alive...

Mont Blanc was really the star of the trip. I loved the way we were put together in the Chalet (Chocolat) and led by Pete our group leader. Zoe and Ben also put every possible effort to look after us well. Most of all I met such wonderful and inspirational people in the group. I will be staying in touch with some and never forget the rest.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lunch time on the first hiking day. I stood on the hill and the mountains opened up to me. It was honestly like the film, “The Sound of Music!” Used to London air conditioning and urban air. Being on these hills, I felt I could breathe properly away from pollution. As a child I read Heidi and matched my imagination so well. The scenery was what I had read about in my geography lessons as a child. This included the glacier cut landscapes and the rivers in the valleys.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pete was obviously very experienced, educated and professional. To add to this he was always genuinely thoughtful about our welfare and safety. He was extremely kind, caring, and sensitive to our individual needs. I was rather anxious about this hiking trip. He certainly helped me increase my confidence in my abilities and next time go into something like this I’ll be more confident in my own abilities.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you read the advice, especially in the trip notes before going and make sure you don’t rush your preparation in the last minute. I would advise you to make sure you take all the suggested clothing/equipment as stated as it’s very helpful to have it as such. It includes the ear plugs as chalets are not especially sound proof. I went straight from work to travelling there and it’s always good to have some time to unwind and rest before and after. I found it a bit of a mental adjustment from inner city urban London. That way is the best way to appreciate the holiday the most.

Paul West

Reviewed June 2018

Great Experiance

Great Walking without being over stretched phyically
Amazing Views
Great Chalet Hosts
Super Guide
Great Company

Most Inspirational Moment

It was all inspirational.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group leader Frank had a great knowledge of the area. He was also very informative about much of the flora and fauna. He kept the group together well, managing the pace to ensure that all got the best out of thier days afoot. Stops for a breather and take in the scenary were regular but not so many as to impact on the joy of each hike. His commitment showed when he was spotted in the mountains doing a recci for one of the week's later walks on his day off. Top marks!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks were not over strenuous , though did involve a long climb and decent each day. One does not need to be super fit to enjoy this holiday. However best suited to those who are regular walkers or from a sporting background. Best pub for a post walk drink is the Little Boxes bar, just 400m or so from the Chalet Chamonix

Susannah Dax

Reviewed June 2018

MontBlanc

Fabulous Alpine walking trip. Base camp at a nice chalet, communal style. 13 people.

Most Inspirational Moment

This trip is Inspirational and inspiring. At every turn there is another view or another peak of snow capped mountains towering above. Sensational, majestic and solid. After 1000 metres of climbing it’s also pretty nice when the track evens out and suddenly one realises one is ‘on top of the world’!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pete was brilliant. Understood the group, our hiking abilities and our personalities and catered for all individually and collectively. He was risk averse, informative, fun and responsible at all times

Advice for Potential Travellers

A reminder that this is an ‘alpine’ trip do do expect to climb mountains. Bring a small case only, as I saw many struggling with heavy bags everywhere. Bring good quality hiking socks and well worn in shoes or boots and high quality specialised blister dressings just in case

Fiona Moore

Reviewed June 2018

Mont Blanc Highlights 9th June 2018

My husband has already done a review and i echo his thoughts. i did find this the most challenging of the walking holidays we have done. We have previously been to Croatia, Turkey (Cappadocia) Picos de Europa, The Dolomites and Slovenia.
The views were wonderful and the food was outstanding. Sarah and Rich were just great hosts.
The paths were fine and the journeys to and from the walks easy. It was lovely being walking distance from Chamonix.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views of Mont Blanc and the abundance of wildflowers. The trip on our day off to the glacier was most interesting.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. He made sure we kept together as a group and altered the walks where necessary.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As I said, this was the most challenging and just take your time up the steep hills! We were quite a fast group, but we all managed to keep pace.

Helena Vlaminck

Reviewed June 2018

Fantastic hiking holiday

We have just returned from a great week in Chamonix. The weather could certainly have been better and the low lying snow meant that a few of our walks did not run as planned. The guide managed to find alternatives which allowed us to see the region, weather permitting. The trip is classed as moderate but some of the days were quite challenging for some of the group. We were lucky to be part of an exceptional group of people which made each day an adventure no matter what the weather threw at us. The highlight of the trip was definitely Chalet Chamonix with Sarah and Rich. The meals were themed for different countries the couple has spent time in. But the cooking was at Haute Cuisine standard. Rich’s afternoon cakes were also fingerlicking good . The buffet from which we made up our packed lunches had a selection of homemade salads as well as meats and bread.Delicious!
The guest lounge and kitchen , with a well stocked honesty bar, turned into the hub where we spent time before and after the evening meal.
The hot tub helped to relieve the sore legs.

Most Inspirational Moment

Eventually seeing Mont Blanc on our 5th day of the holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shaun was a calm and considerate mountain guide. He made sure that everyone was safe and adjusted the programme according to the weather conditions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are fit enough as some of the ascends are quite challenging especially with altitude.

Christopher Johns

Reviewed June 2018

Chalet Chamonix amazing food and fabulous trip!

Sarah and Richard provide a service in the chalet that is second to none. I have not had food as good as this unless paying premium prices in a very expensive restaurant.
The company on the trip was superb a mix of Brits, Kiwis and Americans. The banter on and off the mountains was top notch.
Shaun our guide was great.
I have been on a few of these trips both working for companies and as a holiday maker. Can fault it and great memories.

Most Inspirational Moment

Food!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very professional and at a perfect level for the group

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go on this one and book Chalet Chamonix

Annette Jones

Reviewed October 2017

Mont Blanc

The tour was extremely well organized. Our safety was considered in planning where we went based on weather and conditions. We ate the most delicious food including our to go lunches. The meals where also themed towards regions we hiked in for that day. I even celebrated a birthday while on this tour and the trip leaders made a nice fuss of me and prepared me a cake and sang me “Happy Birthday.” It was a wonderful trip to the Alps. Thank you for the wonderful memories

Most Inspirational Moment

The mountain views on our hikes were breath taking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sarah and Richard were wonderful chalet leaders and more than deserve the leaders award!!! Marc, our hiking guide was good too but it required me to tell him what style of encouragement I respond well to, as I am afraid of heights.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If your afraid of heights this trip is still worth trying as I am and saw a beautiful part of the world. Very grateful of the opportunity

Sarah Bucknill

Reviewed October 2017

Mont Blanc Highlights Sept 2017

An excellent holiday which delivered fantastic views of the mountains.
We travelled in the middle of September and the week began with some unseasonably cold weather which resulted in one day walking in the snow. It was not too demanding but be prepared for cold weather.
The second half of the week was much warmer and the variety of weather made the trip even more interesting as the snow was beautiful but we were also able to enjoy very sunny days.
The Chalet Chamonix was very comfortable and the meals provided by Sarah and Rich were absolutely outstanding, the best we have had.

Most Inspirational Moment

The wonderful views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains shared with a great group of people.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jenny was very flexible with the itinerary and changed the order in which we did some walks in order to take advantage of lifts being open/closed and the weather. She was extremely knowledgeable and gave very useful advice on equipment and where to purchase it if required. She was also very helpful on techniques for ascending and descending to preserve knees etc.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This holiday was graded a 3 but one or two bits were quite challenging and it is important to be reasonably fit.

David Hunter

Reviewed September 2017

Fantastic Mount Blanc

My sister and I had an absolutely fantastic week.

The chalet was located right in the middle of Chamonix and the cooking provided by Sarah and Rich was to die for. The hot tub in the garden at the end of the day with stunning mountain views was great too. The tea and cake around 4 o’clock at the end of a day’s walking was always something to look forward to!

We had really good walking with our guide Jenny who was really first class. The scenery is truly amazing and the walk in Italy for a day will live with me for a long time to come. We saw glaciers and lakes, walked down rickety ladders and over little himalayan like bridges.

I have been wanting to do this week’s walking for nearly 10 year and it exceeded my expectations

Thanks

Mark

Most Inspirational Moment

I think walking for a day in Italy with the spectacular views

Thoughts on Group Leader

jenny was brilliant

Advice for Potential Travellers

A couple of our group were a bit slow and I think the walking was more than they expected. People should make sure they can walk for 5-6 hours at a reasonable pace Maybe in a large group (14 persons) there should be another guide at the back who can take people on a reduced slower route if necessary. One person in our group was recovering from a broke ankle - I ask you!!!

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