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Fantastic week in Chalet Chamonix
We had a fantastic chalet experience in Chalet Chamonix. Sarah and Rich were brilliant hosts and exceptional chefs. The hikes were very well organised with amazing scenery and the chalet group was really lovely. The food which Sarah and Rich prepared was really exceptional and a highlight of the trip – we looked forward to dinner every evening, it was better than any restaurant could offer in Chamonix! A brilliant week.
Fantastic Trip!
Highly recommend this trip, everything was great from the magnificent walks to the incredible food. The chalet itself and town of Chamonix are lovely, and each day trip and hike provided beautiful scenery.
Most Inspirational Moment
It was all so scenic, but Lac Blanc and also the day in Italy with wildflowers in full bloom were particularly beautiful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our walking guide Jim was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. And chalet hosts Sarah and Rich were also great; Sarah is an incredible chef and the food was well beyond expectations.
Chalet Chocolat - Simply delicious
If you are looking for a weeks hiking within one of the best mountain valleys in Europe, you should take this trip. The scenery is awesome and this trip enables you to see Mont Blanc from a wide variety of perspectives.
Our hosts Zoe and Ben at Chalet Chocolat were so welcoming and accommodating. The food was delicious, of an extremely high standard and always beautifully presented. Ben would always head out early to get the fresh baguettes. The range of salads to select for your packed lunch changed daily. The cake ready for your return from a days trekking was always delicious. They were always smiling and cheery and wanting to ensure you had the best possible stay.
Mike was our guide for the week and his knowledge of the area and his leadership was outstanding. The banter and humour throughout the week and his skill at ensuring the pace and routes met the needs of all the group was fantastic.
Most Inspirational Moment
The view of Mont Blanc from our balcony as the sun set. The view from the top of the Aiguille de Midi on our day off, seeing the climbers starting to walk off The view of Mont Blanc from the top of the Aiguillette des Houches
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mike Rhodes is an outstanding highly experienced leader who led the group extremely well. There were two days where extenuating circumstances beyond his control i.e. ski lifts out of action and landslides meant that he had to quickly come up with alternative suitable routes. He did this quickly and ensured that the days were still enjoyable and we had the opportunity to have fantastic walks and views
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you want to be nearer to the centre of Chamonix then the other chalet offered by Exodus may be preferable, but you would miss out on Zoe's cooking.
Mont Blanc C'est magnifique
Generally it was a fun trekking trip.
Everyone in the group were pleasant and enjoyable to be with. However, there was a large discrepancy in hiking fitness level so daily hikes were rather slow and sometimes shortened as a result.
Food was excellent.
Accommodation was comfortable and spacious. Only negative was location which was far out from town centre Chamonix. Wasn’t feasible to just go to town for an hour or so before dinner.
Public transport in Chamonix over-crowded as the bus/train service was insufficient.
Most Inspirational Moment
Views were amazing. Fun banter with the group
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jenn was a good leader and tried her best to accomodate all the people of varying fitness and hiking ability
Wonderful
Our Mont Blanc highlights trip exceeded our expectations. The walking was at a perfect level for us as fit 60+ yr olds who climb hills weekly. We were with a wonderful, friendly group with similar abilities and a god guide, Frank. Our hosts, Sarah & Rich were wonderful, warm and well organised and cooked us superb meals and made my birthday there a special occasion. Their meals and afternoon cakes were an unexpected’ icing on the cake’ aspect of the trip. The weather was perfect and the walks varied and spectacular. We loved reaching a summit and sitting on rocks or in meadows to soak up the view and fresh mountain air. There is time to explore Chamonix and on our free day we took the train into Switzerland and visited Emosson Dam via a steep funicular. A great day. We would highly recommend this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of the snow capped mountains. Hiking through the forests in the lower parts of the mountain. The mountain flowers andmeadows. Waterfalls and swinging bridges. Everything
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was good and knew the area well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it! Make sure you train by walking up some steep hills a couple of times a week. I felt that this really helped us cope with the walk well.
Amazing week at Chalet Chocolat
This was one of the best organised tour holidays I’ve ever been on. We had an exceptional week of hiking, our tour guide Tom was awesome – he had fantastic local knowledge, kept us clear of the big tour groups, showed us all the hidden gems and kept us entertained with his stories. The hiking was very civilised and reasonable, should be no problem if you’re in decent physical fitness. Great introduction to the beautiful Mont Blanc area. The weather in July was perfect – we were lucky to not get even one day of rain or bad weather. Staying at Chalet Chocolat was also great – our chalet hosts Zohi and Ben looked after us so well; amazing breakfasts, buffet pack-your-own lunch, fresh baked cakes every day and a three course meal – the food was really well done, dietary requirements catered for. Couldn’t ask for more – would definitely recommend this trip to anyone!
Most Inspirational Moment
Looking at the views over the Chamonix valley on the last day of our trip, while sitting down to each lunch. It was a spectacular view after 5 days of hiking and got to enjoy it with a great group of people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tom was an exceptional tour leader, so knowledgeable, patient and entertained us with his chat and stories. He really made the experience enjoyable and successful for everyone.
Beautifully Balanced Holiday
My wife and I were apprehensive about booking a guided group tour that was center-based as all our previous hiking trips were both self-guided/planned and a bit more aggressive. However, we found the center-based, guided and group aspects made for a truly delightful holiday. The chalet was extremely comfortable and clean, located perfectly at the edge of town with magnificent views right out the front door. The hikes were challenging enough to satisfy most athletic people yet not so demanding that they could not be enjoyed by moderately active people. And the views – WOW! Every view seemed better than the next. Every day ended with tea (or cocktails) and home made treats in the common area followed by a 3-course, gourmet meal, paired with wine prepared by our private chefs extrordinaire, Sarah and Richard. Our guide’s (Peter) knowledge of the history, geology and botany of the area made each hike interesting and enjoyable and meeting new people who share enthusiasm for the outdoors was the icing on the cake. All-in-all, we were thrilled with our Exodus experience and can’t wait to start researching our next Exodus trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Here I was sitting outside a mountain refuge, sipping Italian espresso, breathing cool, clean mountain air and looking at some of the most magnificent views of the Mount Blanc massif. Was I dreaming? No! I was on an Exodus Travel hiking trip. It was hard to believe the life could ever be that good.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was obviously an accomplished hiker and climber yet he paced our group in a manner that allowed all to enjoy each hike. His knowledge of the local history, geology and botany made the hikes more enjoyable and his personality fostered an environment that helped our group bond well - that is had more fun!
Advice for Potential Travellers
I recommend you come ready to relax (assuming you too find hiking relaxing) and leave the rat race and your electronics behind. Carry a little cash with you on each hike to buy a cafe' at the refuges that dot the mountains and make some new friends right away with whom you can share a bottle of the daily recommended wine starting on the first evening.
Tour de Mont Blanc, Highlights
Excellent week, surpassed expectations. Great fun group, super guide & above all, amazing chalet hosts, Sarah & Rich treating us to their warm welcome, local knowledge & 5* gourmet meals in Chalet Chamonix
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention !
Thoughts on Group Leader
excellent
Amazing trip!
Fantastic week in amazing surroundings with great people, we stayed in chalet chocolat which is a lovely chalet with everything needed for a comfortable stay, hosts zohi and ben were brilliant, very friendly and accomodating and kept us well fed with excellent food. 5 days of walking amongst fabulous scenery and a day to explore, paraglide, ride the cable cars etc. Our guide for the walks, tom, was fantastic, friendly, full of knowledge and contributed to a brilliant week. All round a great holiday, would highly recommend.
Most Inspirational Moment
Everyday brought something new so difficult to pick one moment, the walks offered varying amazing views of the alps and paragliding on the day off was unbelievable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader tom was brilliant, full of stories, great knowledge of the local area and around the world, and a very friendly guy.
Perfect Week in Chamonix France
My husband, son, and I just spent a delightful week in Chamonix , France on the Mt Blanc highlights trip. We stayed in Chalet Chocolat and loved every minute of the trip. Each day we enjoyed a great breakfast and packed up a lunch that included sandwiches with fresh locally baked bread and salads prepared by our wonderful chalet hosts Zohi and Ben.
Our guide Shaun would lead us daily to a different area around Mt Blanc for a beautiful hike in the Alps. The hike itineraries were well planned out. We saw a variety of areas and had time for a great picnic lunch each afternoon.
In the afternoons Zohi had a delicious cake waiting upon our arrival back at the Chalet. We could also enjoy time in the hot tub with views of Mt Blanc.
Every night Zohi and Ben cooked a delicous gourmet meal.
We couldn’t have been happier on our trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
My favorite moment was picnicking in a field of wild flowers in Italy .