Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Mont Blanc from various viewpoints but in particular from the Aguille Du Midi which we visited on the rest day. We bought a multipass ticket so we were also able to visit the ice cave in the glacier at Montenvers. We very much enjoyed all the walking days especially the trip over the border to the Italian side.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Maria is an excellent guide and looked after all our individual needs on the walking days and at other times. We all found him fun to walk with. We did the walks pretty much as there trip notes but Maria varied the order in view of the weather and other factors which meant we got the best from each day. We invariably had our lunch at the highest point after the morning's climb so to enjoy the best views. Special mention too to our hosts Gon and Lau, our drivers, chefs and general nursemaids. They prepared excellent meals for us and kept the honesty bar topped up!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is covered well by other reviews but if you can extend your holiday either side of the trip (we did both) On return to the airport we stayed an extra night at the NH Airport Hotel which provides free airport transfer both ways and free travel passes for the tram to Geneva centre. There is also an Alpine garden walking distance from the hotel.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking across Alpine meadows in the beautiful Val Ferret looking up to the towering peaks and glaciers of the Grandes Jorasses.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our lovely mixed-age group were so fortunate to be guided by Agustin with his excellent knowledge of the mountains and hiking paths – challenging walks for some (including me!) but his calm and friendly support, with understanding of individual abilities, made them all hugely enjoyable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The chalet hosts Tomas and Sol worked tirelessly with quiet efficiency to provide us with delicious meals and comfortable rooms, as well as driving us to the start of walks when public transport was unavailable. With Agustin, they were a great team that made our holiday a joyful and memorable experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adrian was the perfect guide. He had good local knowledge and was professional, supportive and had a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great opportunity to see the best trails in the Mont Blanc area. Make sure you do some hill training as some of the ascents are challenging and involve walking uphill - climbing up to 800m in a couple of hours.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice for travelers who are interested in seeing what the town has to offer aside from the hiking, is to research Chamonix the week you are travelling and see what else is happening. There is always something going on in high season so don't miss out and extend your stay accordingly. During my stay, the annual French "Fête de la Musique" was happening aswell as the annual film festival. I also extended my stay to see the passing of the Olympic Toch!

Most Inspirational Moment

To climb above the clouds and experience the spectacular views

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adrian was outstanding. Knowledgeable, humerous, attentive, adaptable and aware of the various abilities of the group. Together either chalet hosts, Thomas and Sol who provided wonderful food and hospitality.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks were challenging and tricky in places and reasonable level of fitness required.

Most Inspirational Moment

It’s very difficult to single out one moment on such a diverse and action packed week, but achieving the summit on our first day was definitely a highlight that will linger long in my memory.; stunning surroundings and a great sense of achievement.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adrian was everything anyone would hope for in a group leader, and more; a consummate professional, with bags of knowledge. His briefings were informative and comprehensive, and he delivered encouragement, inspiration, genuine care and lots of humour whilst out trekking. Thanks for the memories.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Chalet Choclat’s hosts, Tom and Sol, make a superb team, catering magnificently for a variety of non-standard dietary requirements. Any fellow coeliacs should be totally confident in their willingness and ability to cater for a gluten free diet. Our group also included vegetarian, vegan and sulphite-free needs, so no mean feat. Thank you both, very much appreciated.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the routes were perfect, and Adrian had great local knowledge.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Adrian was great. Full of knowledge, great sense of humour, and read our group really well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect an amazing trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

The knowledge of our guide, his wit and the beautiful scenery

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely first class. Highly recommend Adrian

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy every minute. Every need is catered for.

Most Inspirational Moment

Views of the Mont Blanc Massif

Thoughts on Group Leader

Friendly and helpful, environmentally aware and interesting insights

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared not to do the hikes per trip notes as weather dependent obviously and to climb up a hill to see nothing at all, but also carry sunscreen just in case!

Advice for Potential Travellers

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