The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation: +/- 400 to 700m approximately per day.
Walking time: 3 to 5 hours per day.
Type of trek: this tour is not technically difficult and is open to all.

GUIDING

Number in a group between 5 and 8 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader, Maxime Gay.

Maxime Gay, certified mountain leader, geographer and nature teacher... Lover of nature and contemplative, he will help you discover secret corners and the beauty of the mysterious territories of the Bauges, its fauna and its flora.

ACCOMMODATION

3 nights twin accommodation in a cosy chalet www.lechaletdublanc.fr
Located at an altitude of 1000m in the heart of the Bauges, in the village of Aillon, Le Chalet du Blanc offers all the comfort for 4 days of sport and relaxation: large lounge with fireplace, spa area with outdoor Nordic bath, sauna and heated swimming pool... gourmet pleasures with a tasty cuisine.The large bay windows surrounding the chalet allow complete immersion into the natural environment.

MEALS

Breakfasts, picnics and dinners are provided at the accommodation.

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3432 OT Bauges Massif

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meeting point Thursday at 2:00pm at Chalet du Blanc in Aillon-le-Jeune (8 Route de Motzon, La Mense, 73340 Aillon Le Jeune)

BY TRAIN / BUS
Inbound: departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon at 06:29am (or 09:49am) to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux
Return: departure from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux at 16:25pm to Paris-Gare de Lyon
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Times given are indicative and should be verified at a train station or on the SNCF website.

Bus service - Eurolines, FlixBus, Isilines and Ouibus also available to Chambery.

BY CAR
From Paris, northern and western France take the A43 motorway to Chambéry (exit 13), then direction Grenoble onto the N201 and exit 17 at Bassens. Take the D912 to Saint-Jean-d'Arvey, then right onto the D206. Traverse Thoiry to Aillon-le-Jeune and then turn right towards Correrie. The village of Mense is on the left.
From the south of France, take the A41 motorway to Chignin (exit 21), then take the D21, traverse Chignin, then Le Broyat to Thoiry. Take the D206 on the right to Aillon-le-Jeune and then turn right towards Correrie. The village of Mense is on the left.
From eastern France and Switzerland, take the A41 motorway to Seynod-sud (exit 15.1), turn right towards Aix-les-Bains, then left towards Viuz-la-Chiésaz. Continue to Lescheraines. Then take the D59 to Aillon-le-Jeune. Then left towards Correrie. The village of Mense is on the left.

CAR-SHARING                                                                                                                                Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations:   www.blablacar.fr www.covoiturage-libre.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com

OPTIONAL TRANSFER

Optional transfer from Annecy train station to the accommodation (*please reserve on registration).

End point at Chalet du Blanc in the afternoon on Sunday

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

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

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Bikini or swimsuit
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Gore-Tex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Gore-Tex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel 
• Sunglasses and 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
• Head torch or hand torch
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.