One Night in the nature - BIVOUAC

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Bivouac facing Mont Blanc, for a wilderness escape!

You'll be in a group for this one-night hiking outing, supervised by a guide.
All equipment is provided for a successful overnight experience in the wild.

An experience dedicated to rediscovering the path to freedom! The majestic Aiguilles Rouges Massif, facing the Mont-Blanc range, provides the perfect backdrop for an immersive nature escape. In complete autonomy, you will explore the lush alpine meadows of Pormenaz, where a night bivouacking under the stars awaits you. This journey is a return to simplicity and communal sharing, shaping the essence of this grand nature bivouac excursion. All the necessary bivouac equipment is at your disposal, allowing you to fully enjoy this experience.

Ability level : 3/5 - Moderate trek. A minimum of 700m (2300ft) vertical gain and about 5 to 7 hours of hiking daily. Hiking on generally well-maintained mountain trails, sometimes including easy out-of-trail sections. For active people who do not mind training to prepare for the hike. A great multiday hike for people with trekking experience.

The bivouac kit is provided : tent, sleeping bag, stove

Accomodation :
- During the stay: 1 night in a tent (bivouac). You carry your personal belongings in your backpack throughout the trip.
- Before & after the trip : benefit from preferential prices from our partner hotels in Chamonix. If you wish to receive information just ask the Randonnée department.

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

Meeting point : Departure at 10 a.m. 190 Place de l'Eglise, 74400 Chamonix. Return around 2pm the following day.

Program :

Day 1
We'll go where the scenery is the most beautiful, and where your night will be the sweetest. There's no predefined place - your guide will decide after contacting you. You can, however, guide his decision, and he will follow your needs and desires.
Difference in altitude: 200m to 500m

Day 2
Enjoy the moment
We enjoy a sunrise over the massif. Early morning in the mountains is an exceptional moment, and we'll make the most of it. After breakfast, we set off to discover the natural environment around us. Today, we've got plenty of time! The descent takes place mid-afternoon.
Ascent: 200m to 500m Total ascent: 200m to 1000m

The trip will take place as long as there are a total of 4 participants registered. If this quota is not met, a full refund will be given.

INCLUDED

- the organization of the trip
- supervision by a state qualified trekking guide
- bivouac kit : tent, sleeping bag, stove
- two picnic lunches, dinner and breakfast
- transfers using public transport throughout the hike

NOT INCLUDED

- Transportation to the starting point of the hike
- Accommodation before and after the hike
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, drinks, etc.
- Ski lifts or taxi transfers in case of personal inability to complete the planned stage
- Mandatory repatriation insurance. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.


Your gear
- A 45L backpack
- A pair of top quality hiking boots
- A pair of telescopic poles
- A hat or cap
- A warm hat
- Category 3 sunglasses
- Breathable long and short-sleeved T-shirts
- A polar fleece
- A warm down jacket
- A Gore-Tex waterproof jacket
- A rain poncho
- A hiking trouser
- A Gore-Tex waterproof trouser
- A short
- A pair of gloves
- Hiking-appropriate socks
- A minimum 2L water bottle
- A pocketknife and a spork
- A flashlight or headlamp
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- A sleeping bag liner
- Toiletry kit, earplugs, and toilet paper
- Minimal personal pharmacy: blister pads like Compeed, medications for common ailments such as diarrhea, constipation, sore throat, headaches, pain, allergies
- Spare clothes as per your preference


In the event of cancellation, the following amounts will be retained:

-more than 61 days before departure: none

-between 60 and 31 days prior to departure: 30% of the total cost of the stay

-between 30 and 21 days before departure: 50% of the total cost of the stay

-between 20 and 8 days before departure: 75% of the total price of the stay

- within 7 days of departure: 100% of the total price of the stay

Not to be missed in Chamonix Mont Blanc!

- All year round take the Aiguille du Midi cable car at 3842 meters above sea level. Its furnished terraces offer a 360 ° view of all the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.

- Montenvers train - Mer de Glace : An imposing panorama on the la Mer de Glace Glacier and the mountains. 

- Brévent / Flégère gondola: Exceptional panorama facing the Mont-Blanc range.

- Planards area: In winter, take advantage of the beginner ski area starting in the town center, and all year round a summer sledge on rails and numerous games for children.

QC Terme : Let yourself go in this SPA area with infinity pools, relaxation and dining areas in the heart of the city.

  

  

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