Snowshoeing tour in the Bargy massif

Jeremy, UIMLA mountain leader, organizes a 3-day snowshoeing tour in the Bargy massif, in Haute Savoie, including winter camping in a fantastic setting.

Alps

3 Days

Jan - Apr, Dec

Description

I invite you to join me for a unique experience in winter camping in the Bargy Haute Savoie massif.

I'll take you for three days (ideal for a long weekend) in snowshoes to the heart of the Northern Alps, to a Natura 2000 area. Indeed, it's a very wild area between Lake Béni, the Plateau Cenise and Rochers Leschaux at 2000m altitude. You will move on snowshoes, sleeping in a teepee and camping.

A great opportunity to live an Arctic adventure, experiencing similar conditions. But you are in the Alps, in a pristine and virgin nature. Besides, it's the territory of the bearded vulture, the largest vulture in Europe, ibex and chamois.

The program and its duration are flexible. You can find below an indicative example of the schedule over three days.

The snow, weather conditions and the level of the participants will determine the final route. I may have to modify it for these reasons.

Come with friends and/or family to live this magical moment! Everyone will keep unforgettable memories, both kids and adults.

If this adventure in the Bargy mountain range interests you, I invite you to contact me. I will be happy to guide you in this beautiful massif, in the heart of winter, and give you a taste of a polar expedition. I also love hiking when there is no snow, check out this hike with mules in Haute Savoie.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Luggage transfer

Itinerary

Day 1: Les Bottes - Lac Bénit - Cluses

Transfer (20 min) to Les Bottes (1200m).
Picnic in a teepee, equipment distribution and departure for 1:30h walk to get to Lac Bénit (D+ 300m). Sledging (1h) to Morsullaz camp (1200m).
Upon arrival to Cluses, baggage transfer is provided, you will find it in the evening to the camp. Overnight in comfortable tent trapper 6 places, heated.

Day 2: Preparing the bivouac

Breakfast in a heated teepee and preparation of the pulkas. A 3-hour walk is needed to reach the Cenise plateau. The afternoon is devoted to the preparation of the bivouac. Tent installation, wood stove, snow wall construction, food preparation, all in the midst of a wild and untouched nature. A little bit “end of the world” style.

Day 3: Rochers de Leschaux - Return

Three-hour walk to the Rochers de Leschaux summit. 360° view over Geneva Lake, Mont Blanc, Aravis and Dents du Midi. Disassembly of the bivouac returning from the ride, and descent by Enfer peaks, a wilderness trail. Back to Cluses station around 5PM.

Details

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Equipment provided:

The loan of shared equipment
Snowshoes and poles
DVA
Shovel
probe
comforter -15 ° C and interior fleece cloth
Mat 8 cm.

Required fitness level: Discover the activity on a gentle terrain. Days of 4 to 6 hours of walking, around 10 km. Altitude change up to 600 m. Good physical condition necessary.

Meeting point

About the guide

Jeremy

Mountain Leader

Mid-range Montain Leader
I love to plan diverse journeys. One-day or week-long trips. Donkey riding or in ski pulks, under a teepee or in a luxurious chalet.
I try my best to give you the best possible holiday.
I'm looking forward to meet you!

Languages

French

Certificates

UIMLA

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