At Trient and Les Chapieux we stay at an auberge: this is a traditional mountain inn that is clean, friendly, full of fellow trekkers and has a great atmosphere.
In the hotels you will usually be accommodated in twin rooms with private bathrooms, though occasionally, when demand for accommodation is high, you may have the use of a shared bathroom along the corridor. We stay at small, family-run hotels for nine nights and in a traditional auberge (guesthouse) for two nights. They also run regular trek training and preparation days from their base in the Surrey Hills, ideal for getting an indication of your overall fitness level and also covering advice on kit and altitude. You may also wish to bring a sleeping bag liner for the stay at the auberge.Įquipment Hire and Trek Training Days - Trek Hire UK hire out a wide range of kit including quality sleeping bags, down jackets, therm-a-rest sleeping mats and walking poles. Towels are not provided at Les Chapieux though you can hire one for €1: we suggest that you bring an easi-dry towel as they are lightweight and easy to carry. Energy snacks including chocolate and sweets are recommended whilst on trek as well as a lunch box/Tupperwear for picnic lunches. Using tap water rather than bottled water will help avoid creating plastic bottle waste. Tap water is safe to drink from the hotels and auberges, but water sources along the trail may not always be drinkable.
This will go a long way in protecting your gear from any rainstorms we encounter. It is a good idea to line your daysac with a good quality plastic bag. You will need a resuable water bottle (preferably 2 litres), torch, insect repellent and high factor sun cream. If you arrive earlier in the day and wish to explore, the lively centre of Chamonix with its many shops and pavement cafes is just 15 minutes away by local bus. Please note that the official check-in time at the hotel from 3 pm, although rooms will be allocated as soon as they are available. Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. You will receive details about your transfer with your final travel documents a few weeks before the trip departs. The transfer will be by a shared shuttle-bus service that operates from Geneva Airport to the Chamonix Valley on a regular basis throughout the day and which will drop you to the hotel. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive by air into Geneva Airport (GVA), which is around an hour and 30 minutes' drive from Les Houches. There are no other activities planned for today. Afterwards, for those that wish, there will be the chance to dine together as a group either at the hotel or a nearby local restaurant. Your trek Leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception at 6pm for a welcome meeting and trek briefing. The trip starts today at our chalet-style hotel in the village of Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley.
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