Everybody knows what mountains look like during daylight. But what about night time? Turn your casual winter night to an unusual snowshoeing experience.
Category: Hiking and (E)-MTBiking in Mont-Blanc area
Mont-Blanc area: Land of Adventures
Mont-Blanc area is one of a kind destination. Here are some facts that make it unmissable:
- Chamonix, the international capital of mountaineering since 1741.
- Megève and the Baroness Rotchild who developed her own ski resort after WWII to avoid germans in the Swiss ski resorts.
- Combloux, the pearl of the Alps for Victor Hugo
- The Contamines-Montjoie, highest natural reserve in France
- Saint Gervais les Bains, spa resort since 1807 (it takes around 9000 years for the water to flow down from the summit). The Mont-Blanc peak is on its territory.
The Mont Blanc area is also composed by five mountain ranges:
- Beaufortain known for its Reblochon, but not only!
- Giffre and its limestone cliffs that offer breathtaking views
- Aravis between Sallanches and Thônes for remote adventures
- Aiguilles Rouges offering a sweet spot from the Lac Blanc to gaze at the magnificient of Mont Blanc range. It is also a natural reserve
- Mont Blanc, 40km length and 15km width, it hosts 28 of the 82 peaks in the Alps above 4000m!
No matter the adventure you decide to live, this one will be spectacular and unique! Choose the activity that suits you the best.
Snowshoeing: Half-day
Few people take consideration of wildlife distress during winter. Nonetheless ski touring without a professional or with your dog unleashed are both as deadly as avalanches for wild animals. Come discover with a professional the fragility of this environment to learn a lot more about it.
E-FatBike
Fatbike: a mountain bike with fat tyres
FatBikes come from Alaska; although the first design was created by the French cyclist Jean Naud in 1980. It’s truly an all-rounder: weather or tracks conditions do not matter. FatBikes stand out during winter when tracks are covered by a light snow layer: no one is better than it for this! As you will see, there are not many flat trails in the surroundings. You will be happy riding an Electric Fatbike!
(E)-MTB trips
(E)-Bike trip: bikepacking is a state of mind
Mountain bikes have evolved tremendously since the 90’s. They are more reliable, more forgiving and more confortable. However no other man-made invention gives you such freedom making it ideal for traveling.
(E)-MTB: 2 to 6 hrs
Discover the Mont-Blanc range from your bike
Mountain Biking is a sport activity you can do in so many different ways that everyone can enjoy it. From the quiet Sunday ride to the expedition on multiple days, mountain biking will always be fun!
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MTB Coaching
Play with your bike instead of suffering the track
Mountain biking is an activity that requires a good physical condition as well as a wide range of technical skills. Singletrails we aim to ride are full of obstacles more or less easy to jump over. Learn how to approach them to fully enjoy your ride.
Micro Adventures
What is a micro adventure?
Alastair Humphreys, British adventurer, defines micro adventure as an outdoor experience without exceeding 2 to 3 days. Because it is short and local, we can live more adventures to stay away from our displays.
Night Hiking
If you haven’t tried it yet, hiking by night offers sensations and feelings you cannot encounter during the day. Although waking up around 2:00 am is not easy I assure you it is worth it, especially during summer.
Famous Hikes
Three great hikes in Chamonix
Here are three famous hikes that will take you to the most breathtaking points of view in the valley of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Using lifts will save you a good effort. These three unmissable hikes will take around 3 to 5 hours and are accessible to kids full of energy.
Treasure hunt
Orienteering: a crucial know-how in the mountains
Discover orienteering in a fun way with these treasure hunts built around historical facts around Mont-Blanc. Share it with your teenagers or friends and try solving all the clues to find a real treasure at the end…