The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 400 to 700m approximately per day.
Walking time: 4 to 6 hours per day depending on the group.
Type of trek: this tour is not technically difficult and is open to all, no prior experience of snowshoeing necessary.
Same hotel all week that permits to have a rest day at any point.

GUIDING

Number in a group between 6 and 12 people supervised by a qualified professional winter mountain leader, specialist in snow and avalanches.

ACCOMMODATION

3* hotel: 5 nights in twin/double bedrooms

The Hotel  is located near a small rural mountain village and family friendly ski resort. The hotel is known for its comfort and gastronomic cooking. Dinner is an opportunity to discover the varied menu and also sample local specialties: tartiflette, fondue, berthoud and diots. Comfortable ensuite bedrooms with television. The hotel has a very nice warm swimming pool, a spa with jacuzzi and a fitness room.
www.hotelleferraillon.com

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided at your hotel.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a warm hearty soup and a variety of local products.

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3528 ET Morzine

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

BY TRAIN
Inbound : depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 9:11am arrive in Thonon at 1:49pm in Thonon-les-Bains. Then bus SAT Thonon > Abondance at 3:00pm.
Return : bus SAT at 2:15pm or transfer with Altitude Montblanc (12€/pers.). Depart train station of Thonon at 5:10pm, arrive Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 9:49pm.
Times given are indicative and should be verified at a train station or at www.oui.sncf/  www.sat-leman.com/horaires-des-lignes

BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway to Annemasse, exit Thonon-Evian, follow signs for Thonon and then direction Morzine-Châtel. Follow direction Châtel and Abondance. Meet at the Hôtel Le Ferraillon, Richebourg, between Abondance and la Chapelle from 6pm. Parking next to the hotel (free, not guarded but safe). 

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Abondance Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 73 02 90 www.abondance.org

TO CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Material for snowshoeing (snowshoes and poles) is provided. However, if you have your own equipment and would like to use it you are free to do so. Avalanche safety equipment is also provided (transceiver, shovel and probe).

Clothing

• Waterproof ski or winter walking trousers
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Insulating down jacket
• 2 pairs of ski gloves and a warm hat
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy waterproof walking boots

Other Equipment

• Rucksack minimum 35 litre capacity
• Sunglasses and ski mask
• Sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Identity card or passport 

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 35 to 40 litres for your avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel and probe), personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.