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Guided walking – snowshoeing – via ferrata in the French Alps with Mark Tennent

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Walking in the Beaufortain

  • Explore the beautiful Massif du Beaufortain in a series of day treks.
  • The Beaufortain is situated South-West of the imposing bulk of Mont Blanc.
  • It retains an authentic charm where traditional Savoyard wooden chalets blend into the hillsides. The alpine pastures are grazed by herds of cows and goats with tinkling bells produce the renowned local cheeses.

  • Lac de Roselend Beaufortain
    The Lac de Roselend in the Beaufortain, Savoie, France
  • The Lac du Presset, Beaufortain
    The Lac du Presset, Beaufortain
  • Hotel Les Ancolies - Areches-Beaufort
    Hotel Les Ancolies – Areches-Beaufort
  • Refuge Nant du Beurre Beaufortain
    The Refuge Nant du Beurre in the Beaufortain
  • Areches Beaufort in the Beaufortain
    Areches Beaufort in the heart of the Beaufortain, Savoie.

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  • Description
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  • Fees

This holiday is based on a small, family run hotel in the village of Ar?ches (c.1000m above sea level). The hotel is situated right in the centre of the small village with a sunny terrace for a relaxing drink at the end of the day. Dinner is served in the dining room and you can enjoy the local Savoyard specialities. Breakfast is taken adjoining the bar where you can enjoy fresh croissants, bread and cereal if you wish.

Each day we will a walk taking in the variety and beauty of the area. Turquoise watered lakes reflect the hills with the snow and ice-capped mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif as a backdrop. There will be plenty of time to take photographs of the scenery and the abundant wild flowers. We will almost certainly both hear and see the delightful marmotte with its shrill warning whistle. We may also get to see the bouquetin (ibex) and if lucky, the more shy and elusive chamois. Stunning views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains are almost guaranteed!

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Group size

Individual 1:1 guiding
Maximum group size 8

Duration

6 days walking – 7 nights
(Shorter tours and longer tours can be arranged).

Accommodation

My recommended accommodation is at Les Hotel Les Ancolies *** in the small village of Areches-Beaufort. Family run with an excellent restaurant.

Meals

Packed lunches: these can be reserved in advance.

Fees

The price indicated is for the group.

1 – 2 people: Euro 1500
3 – 5 people: Euro 1800
6 – 8 people: Euro 2400

What’s included:

  • Guiding by Mark
  • Concierge service – booking accommodation, etc.

What’s NOT included:

  • Mark’s hut fees: including half-board and picnic at huts.
  • Personal equipment inc. boots, etc.
  • Insurance – please see my links page.
  • All accommodation including hotels and hut fees
  • All meals
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Transfers and / or taxis

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