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Our diverse group of seven (Saudi Arabia, UK, US) stayed at La Bédière, perfectly located to enjoy Chamonix. Everyone was friendly, interesting, and considerate, creating a great group dynamic.
Our leader, Mark, brought experience to the hikes, making sound decisions and inspiring confidence. Violetta and Sandro, our caretakers, were thoughtful, responsive, and attentive. Their meals were delicious, and the post-hike cakes were appreciated.
This experience was truly special, with excellent leadership, warm hospitality, and stunning surroundings. I highly recommend this trip.
Too many to select Being in nature, the landscapes, the wildflowers
Fantastic-see full review
Prepare by hiking similar distances and carrying all required items-ideally with elevation gains
I could list everything . Guide was awesome. Our condo in Les Houches, the village, our group of people, the condo hosts, the French Alps, the hikes, etc.
I will list everything because it was all a highlight. Our guide, our tour group, our condo, the hosts, the village of Les Houches, the French Alps, the views from our hikes. I really enjoyed trying to speak French in the villages.
We were pretty impressed about everything about Adrian. He is very outgoing and very cheery and he knows the hiking guide world pretty well. We would definitely do a tour with him again.
My recent trekking adventure around Mont Blanc was nothing short of spectacular, a truly unforgettable journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth. Every turn offered a new vista, from the majestic snow-capped peaks to the vibrant alpine meadows, all bathed in the crisp mountain air. The sheer scale and beauty of the scenery were truly humbling, making every step a joy.
Equally commendable were our wonderful group leader and hosts. Their warm hospitality and the delicious, hearty meals they provided after long days of trekking were a highlight. Each meal was a culinary delight, offering a true taste of local flavors and providing the perfect fuel for our adventures. This trip was a perfect blend of challenging trekking, stunning natural beauty, and genuine human connection. Highly recommended!
Adrian was simply exceptional. His extensive knowledge of the terrain, local flora and fauna, and the history of the region enriched our experience immensely. He navigated with expertise, ensuring our safety and comfort while keeping spirits high with his engaging stories and infectious enthusiasm. Adrian's guidance allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the grandeur of the Alps without a single worry.
Chamonix and the Mont Blanc massif are truly one of the world’s alpine splendors. The peaks and alpine glaciers envelop the valley with a gorgeous and stately majesty. The Mont Blanc Highlights ended up being the perfect level of challenge for me, with daily hikes of 6-8 miles and more importantly, 2,500-3,000 feet of elevation gain to an altitude of over 7,000 feet most days. Make sure you are in good condition and have good climbing boots so that you can enjoy the views with minimal discomfort. Our Chalet Chalupa was a nice home for the week, with Carol and Sebastien providing daily meals and comfy beds to allow recovery for the next day’s adventures. No laundry facilities here – take what you’ll need for the week. Our hosts also ferried us around in vans to each day’s hike start point where not supported by the valley’s excellent transit system. All the trails are very well maintained and the views – from someone who always thought the Yosemite Valley was the quintessential hikers paradise – the Mont Blanc massif just has to be seen to be believed. Life changing.
I recall reaching the summit of the Aiguillette de Posettes and feeling like I had been transported to a scene from the Sound of Music. Crystal blue sky, majestic mountains, and just a newfound sense for the splendor of this beautiful world we live in.
This was the key ingredient. Adrian Redondo was our leader and he was so much more than that. This is a young man who lives for the mountains and his love for this environment was absolutely infectious. Adrian is remarkably fit and a strong technical climber whose capabilities make less seasoned hikers more comfortable and confident in his care. Beyond this, he is a charismatic individual who just infused our hikes with a sense of fun and awe for what surrounded us. A cosmopolitan traveler and thinker, he helped open my eyes anew to the beauty and adventure of these alpine landscapes. A truly remarkable young man.
I think the descriptions of the hiking expectations on the website are accurate, but interpret them literally. A “moderate” hiking level in this part of the world translates closer to “challenging or difficult” per the diluted definitions I’m accustomed to reading in the U.S. Just take the time to condition yourself for consecutive days of hiking up and down steep hillsides so that you can fully appreciate the grandeur surrounding you without distraction. Our group did a very good job of self-selection which enabled all of us to uniformly push ourselves to a healthy limit each day, achieving a feeling of accomplishment which we rewarded with cups of hot chocolate or an icy “alpine” beer at the top of most climbs.
Great trip hiking the highlights of Mont Blanc. Excellent leader who was extremely fit, organised, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humour. Always willing to give helpful advice and lend a hand. Styed in a very clean and comfortable catered chalet, run by Sebastien and Carolina. They were very friendly and approachable and made us very welcome, so it felt like home for the week. They provided us with excellent fresh cooked meals and decent packed lunches, and wonderful cake/pastries were always waiting for us at the end of the hike! Scenery in the mountains was stunning and there was a varied selection of walks.
The wonderful views of the mountains and glaciers all week Hot chocolate and ice cream in Italy plus the wonderful wildflowers and more gentle traverses of that side of the mountains. The Aiguille du Midi on our day off along with the Montenvers traverse walk to Mer de Glace The last day of all day snow capped peaks and the stunning Lac Blanc walk
Adrian was an excellent leader. Extremely fit, passionate about the area and very knowledgeable about the area and general mountain information. He was able to motivate and encourage, wasn't overbearing, but managed the group well despite mixed abilities so everyone enjoyed it. Would certainly be happy to see him again on further trips!
Great week of scenic and challenging mountain hikes led by Adrian who is an extremely fit, enthusiastic and knowledgeable mountain guide leader with a great sense of humour! Based a short bus ride outside of the pretty town of Chamonix in a lovely catered chalet, which is hosted by the amazing Sebastien and Carolina , who provided a clean, comfortable and friendly home from home environment during our stay. They kept us extremely well fed and watered. There were fresh baked croissants for breakfast and a delicious cake or pastry waiting on our return in the afternoons, followed by a delicious home cooked three course dinner. They also did a great job ferrying us around to trailheads and bus stops in the minibus.
Being constantly surrounded by the stunning snow capped mountains and glaciers. Favourite hikes include the Italian Val Ferret with legendary hot chocolate, incredible wild flowers and well deserved ice cream at the end. Also the hike to the stunning Lac Blanc from La Flegere, which included a cable car ascent over the valley, and our free day hike from the middle cable car station of Aiguille du Midi, along the valley to the Mer de Glace Glacier with descent by cog railway. Views from the top of Aiguille du Midi were breathtaking, not only because they were beautiful, but also because there were 35kmph winds and sub zero temperatures! Sadly the cloud base was too low and it was too windy for the cable car over the glacier to Italy to run, but that was our only disappointment all week, and the walk made up for it!
Adrian was an extremely good leader. He is incredibly fit, very knowledgeable and a good judge of the group's ability for setting pace without being restrictive. He was very good humoured and helpful, and helped us negotiate the more challenging sections of the walk without any pressure. He kept the group motivated and took an interest in everyone. Couldn't fault him.
It's a week that requires a good level of fitness to get the most out of it. There are a lot of steep climbs over rough terrain, and some more tricky sections which are not suited to people who are scared of heights. Expect to negotiate steps, rocks, ladders, chains, wires, suspension bridges and some steep and narrow sections, but the mountain scenery more than makes up for the effort required. It's a great way to see some of the gorgeous scenery of the Mount Blanc circuit without the need for two weeks of long and strenuous days, there's no roughing it or constant moving from place to place, so you can have plenty of down time to relax and take it all in.
The grandeur of the Mont Blanc massif is incredible to witness. The hiking was diverse, offering a fresh feel to each forest, peak and trail. I was amazed every step of the way and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I didn’t know views could be so break taking! Chamonix was a beautiful charming town – it was a great place to end each day.
Reaching your first peak, looking up and not only seeing the incredible views but knowing you got there yourself.
Egle was phenomenal! Her mountain knowledge was superb and she was great fun to hike with!
Shoes with a sturdy and grippy sole are a must! This was the first time I used hiking poles and I was SO thankful I did. I will not be hiking a mountain without them again. I started each morning by drinking an electrolyte drink and I think this helped my hydration a lot. I also recommend bringing some protein bars with you.
All aspects overall were excellent
The Chamonix valley is a wonderful place to stay as a base whatever tour you are on
I found mike excellent company his knowledge of the local area was evident and clearly he had far wider experience in trekking, waking, climbing and expeditions throughout a wide range of country's. His briefings were good and with a very relaxed manner it was nice also to share evening meals together where he clearly made time to engage with all members of the group, with his dry wit he added greatly to the overall experience would highly recommend Mike as a guide and would be very happy
Wonderful and varied walks from the comfortable chalet chalupa -run in an enthusiastic and welcoming way by Sebastian and Caro . The food was excellent and varied
All the walks in the Alps were amazing
Our tour leader was Mark who obviously is an expert in his field . He was very personable and had a story for every occasion . Felt very well looked after
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Just back from the most amazing week in the Alps. Breath-taking views on every walk. Level of walking requires some effort but very manageable. Our tour guide Tim was wonderful. Organised, patient, very knowledgeable about the area, flora & fauna and as a bonus he is an exceptional photographer so our group have come home with professional photographs of our trip. Caro & Sebastien run Chalet Chalupa & they looked after us so well. There were freshly baked treats to come back to every day & delicious 3 course meals every night. Honestly, I wouldn’t change a single thing about this trip & would highly recommend it to anyone.
The views from the Lac Blanc walk.
Tim Stephens
Don’t think twice - just book it.