Most Inspirational Moment
It's hard to pick just one moment - scenery was breath-taking and the whole experience has inspired us to start planning our next trip.
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Chalet Chocolat
Lovely chalet about 20 mins walk from centre of Chamonix with easy access to buses & trains. Our hosts, Zohi & Ben were lovely and looked after us really well with a freshly baked cake waiting for our return each afternoon and some really tasty dinner menus. Essentially, nothing was too much trouble which goes for our walk leader; Jenny who inspired us all with her enthusiasm, knowledge and fitness. Fantastic holiday throughout which was over way too soon. Roll on next Exodus trip!
WONDERFUL TRIP!
A big thank you to Paul, Zohi & Ben from Chalet Chocolate and my fellow hikers who made this trip such a memorable holiday & a fun experience for us. Five days of good walking/ amazing views/ delicious food/ fun chat and a cosy chalet to return to every afternoon where Zohi’s freshly baked cake and tea would be waiting.
Ben & Zohi were wonderful hosts, nothing was too much trouble and the 3 course evening meals were a stand-out. There was plenty of time after a great days walking to rest, soak in the outdoor hot tub with a view up to Mt Blanc, eat more cake while you reviewed the days photos or nip to the local pub with your new friends!
Most Inspirational Moment
Too hard to pick just one. Every day we were rewarded with the most stunning views of Mt Blanc and the surrounding glaciers. I doubt I will ever have a hot chocolate as good as the one at Walter Benotti refuge on the Italian day. Lunch on our final day at the top of Col des Posettes looking at the cloud cover move through the valley was pretty spectacular.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Paul our guide was very knowledgable & approachable. He managed the various fitness levels and personalities of the group such that everyone felt included, each experienced their own personal satisfaction on the days hike whilst walking as a team.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Have a reasonable base fitness so you can manage the 2-3 hrs of climbing on most days. Do some hill walking or stair climbing. I had never used walking poles before and am now a convert. Save your knees and pack them.
Mont Blanc Highlights
Excellent trip made more brilliant by Sarah and Rich who were the perfect hosts. Food was outstanding as were the cleanliness and quality of the chalet.
Sean also made a brilliant guide – very quiet but also sensitive to how people were feeling about the walks.
The group was well matched and I think bonded very well.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably seeing the Lac Bleu.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sean made a brilliant guide - very quiet but also very sensitive to how people were feeling about the walks.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just throw yourself into the experience.
good hiking with beautiful views
good to provide a temporary home for day hiking in the beautiful mountain areas with a good guide;
healthy food, though not particularly delicious; yet for hikers this should be fine
good guide arranged the distance and difficulty according to the people’s capability; this is good
convenient for choose different routes each day, sending us to different starting points by cars or public transportation;
the cost is reasonable
Most Inspirational Moment
two things for my hiking, first, mountain environments that provides exercises and good air; second, beautiful views here is have both
Thoughts on Group Leader
group is leader is very good; take good timing for stop and rest; flexible adjust routes to accommodate people's conditions (some of over 70s);
Chalet Chocolat Chamonix Delight
Staying at Chalet Chamonix was the icing on the cake for me. If you “live to eat” rather than “eat to live”, then you’ll appreciate home made cakes every day, delicious, freshly prepared salads, cheese, hams, baguettes, fruit etc for lunch. Zohi was a fabulous chalet host and superb chef. I enjoyed all of our three course dinners. Popular with our group were the haricot beans, cheese souffles, tartiflette, meringues, panacotta, cheesecake, well, pretty much everything really! There was much interest in recipes:) I particularly appreciated how Zohi accommodated my preference for vegetarian/fish at short notice. Ben was quietly efficient and ensured all the “behind the scenes stuff” worked and was on time. The bar arrangement in the chalet worked well too.
Most Inspirational Moment
Unexpectedly fabulous weather and a fun group. So many days with beautiful views and great to see different aspects of Mont Blanc. I really enjoyed the paragliding experience. The hot tub was very sociable and a beautiful finale to each day with the backdrop of the mountains.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenny is experienced and passionate about the mountains, and kept us informed with daily briefings so we knew what to expect. Many of us relaxed and didn't always listen attentively which led to some funny experiences on our free day when some of us caught a bus going in the wrong direction and another group couldn't work out how to open the train door. None of this was a big deal. It made for some funny stories.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking poles save your knees and apparently it's a requirement for companies to provide them to all Chamonix mountain guides. Thin gloves are useful if it's a bit nippy, particularly if you use walking poles. If you enjoy snacks eg crisps, nuts, energy bars, chocolate etc, there is a local supermarket nearby and also a rather fine bakery. The lunches available to pack up at the chalet are healthy and nutritious and you really don't need anything else unless you want additional snacks.
Chalet chamonix
Sarah and rich were amazing hosts the food was out of this world and always on time
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting other guests and hearing the travel stories
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very clam and organised and knowledgeable
Mont Blanc Highlights
Put simply, one of the best holidays I have ever been on! I cannot recommend this trip enough as a complete de-stressing and uplifting break away. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and the walks (although a bit shorter than I had imagined!) let you see some of the highlights of this stunning area. The chalet is a good size for relaxing in the evenings – and the hot tub is a nice extra feature (we had it seating 8 of us). The afternoon tea and delicious evening meals prepared by Rich and Sarah also truly make this holiday something very special. I fully recommend this trip to others.
Most Inspirational Moment
I enjoyed all the walks but in particular the Aguiles Rouges and Aguilettes de Houges were for me the most breathtaking views. These walks were around the 2.5-4 hour mark of walking with some steep sections but plenty of breaks,a nice lunch stop and time to take in the scenery made the day longer. Other than our group, we barely saw any other people at Aguilettes de Houges which was very special.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring a sunhat!
Mont Blanc seen from all angles
Each day we walked, trekked, and climbed up a different mountain to get a view of Mont Blanc. Some breathtaking views and we were incredibly lucky with the weather, only one cloudy day the rest was sunny and great. We stopped at chalet Chamonix and our hosts were Sarah and Richard. The itinerary said “dinner provided”, but what it didn’t tell us was that Sarah and Richard prepared a magnificent meal for us each evening, themed from different countries they had visited. It was excellent.
Our guide was Shaun Rhodes and his personality and knowledge made each day on the mountain great. He was laid back but still kept us on time, and I enjoyed my chats with him
Thanks to Shaun Sarah and Richard for making it a truly enjoyable week.
Most Inspirational Moment
Looking down after we had attained a great height and saw how far we had travelled
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shaun was excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it
Amazing Mont Blanc
An amazing week walking around Mont Blanc, spectacular views, great company, knowledgeable guide and Michelin star quality meals!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing views of Mont Blanc and surrounding area from a Paraglider. Lac Blanc in the sunshine
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shaun was great, knew his stuff, brought the group together and allowed us all to enjoy the walk in our own way.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking poles are handy for the decents.
Fabulous time!
The daily trips were well organised and all had some excellent photo opportunities. There were some relatively tough sections (at least for a 71 yo guy with a well-controlled heart condition!) but the sense of achievement at reaching the ‘summit’ was well worth the effort. We had quite a variable group young to old and with variable levels of fitness but our guide, Paul, looked after us well. The group ‘gelled’ together amazingly well and we all contributed to our Group Whatsapp with photos and comments. What made it extra special was the cooking of Zohi and Ben who served up an amazing variety of meals, all of 4-star restaurant quality and alway served exactly on time. A great variety of dishes, I don’t think we had the same dish twice. The food was one of the highlights of the trip. ‘Chalet Chocolat’ is about 15 minutes walk from Chamonix and full of shops and extra activities. A lovely town and we enjoyed the walk (and train!) in and out several times.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the summit of Aiguilette des Possettes (2,200 metres) and having lunch with a stunning 360 degree view of the Alps. Amazing! A reasonably stiff climb but the reward was outstanding. We stayed there for a good 30 minutes soaking in the beauty of the Alps. A moment to cherish for the rest of my life!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great! Paul was knowledgable, affable and kept the group going. Could not have done a better job. He spent time with all the group members and it was a pleasure to have him 'lead the team'!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes, do some fitness training, particularly some stiff up and down hill walks. It may be described as "moderate" but there are sections where it can be a bit more challenging. Make sure you some good shoes/boots and socks, well 'broken in' to prevent blisters. I didn't have any walking poles but most of our group di and found them useful.