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The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix has year-round a wealth of fun outdoor activities on offer for your next family summer holidays in the French Alps. The Chamonix Valley and its famous surrounding peaks and summits, plays host to great outdoor activities and sporting challenges for children and adults.
Our adventure program brings you unforgettable thrills and adventures in the heart of picturesque and breathtaking scenery. Adults and children can enjoy the valley’s stunning mountain torrents and river rapids with white-water sports such as canoeing, water rafting, river boarding and canyoning. The Gaillands leisure park features bungee jumps and giant zip-lines and is also a great place to introduce young children to the fun of rock climbing. The Chamonix valley’s lifts and cable cars allow access for mountain biking in the legendary terrain of the ‘Pays du Mont-Blanc’offering great outdoor trips.
Our mountain guides and climbing instructors, proper outdoor enthusiast, love nature and the great outdoors, and whether you are complete beginners or experienced climbers, they will guarantee your family and friends have an unforgettable outdoor recreation. Enjoy a weekend break exploring the Alps thanks to a whole host of outdoor attractions. Choose from multiple day-trips made for outdoor enthusiasts for great holidays.
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Rock climbing & Co
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Half a day
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35€
35€
Introduction to rock climbing for kids up to 10 years old
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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14€
14€
The largest adventure park in the valley with over 100 different areas and zip lines
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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78€
78€
A dizzying activity for an unforgettable climb in a majetic setting
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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55€
55€
Climbing training for the whole family at two steps from the center of Chamonix
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
Price from:
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55€
55€
Go climbing around Argentière and enjoy familly lessons with a climbing instructor
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
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310€
310€
Introduction to verticality for little ones through games and workshops
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
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310€
310€
Progressive development of skills towards autonomy in top-rope climbing
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
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310€
310€
Adventures, safety, and technical challenges to progress from top-rope climbing to lead climbing
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
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345€
345€
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing to reach new heights
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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355€
355€
Learn all the climbing techniques for multi-pitch routes, including belaying and rappelling
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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345€
345€
A climbing course to learn traditional climbing basics for crack climbing
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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220€
220€
Magnificent and varied climb, a natural progression from rock climbing lessons
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
Price from:
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310€
310€
A magnificent route combining mountaineering and rock climbing
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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160€
160€
The perfect terrain to learn multi-pitch climbing techiques: belaying and abseiling
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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235€
235€
One of the most beautiful climbs on Brévent with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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355€
355€
The most popular granite route on the southern face of the Aiguille du Midi
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
White water
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Half a day
Half a day
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52€
52€
Navigate through the turbulent waters of the glaciers in a raft
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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75€
75€
An entertaining and friendly canyon with waterfall abseils and a natural toboggan
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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85€
85€
Descents truly aquatic, including jumps, rappels, and slides
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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62€
62€
Play among the counter currents whilst river boarding with your board and fins
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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52€
52€
Navigate through the turbulent waters of the glaciers in a raft
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
Price from:
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62€
62€
Sportly descent for an even more intense experience
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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62€
62€
Float trip with canoe and paddles for a great adrenaline kick
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Trail running
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Duration (d):
5
Duration
5 days
5 days
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1145€
1145€
The iconic hiking itinerary covers 160 kilometers with a total elevation gain of 10,000 meters
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 250m or distance up to 5km.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 500m or distance up to 10km.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1000m or distance up to 20km or multi-day routes without carrying personal belongings.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1400m or distance up to 25km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1400m or distance exceeding 25km.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For walkers, capable of navigating wide mountain trails suitable for vehicles.
Technical Level 2: For occasional hikers, capable of navigating non-technical mountain trails.
Technical Level 3: For regular hikers, capable of navigating slightly uneven mountain trails with roots or rocks.
Technical Level 4: For experienced hikers, capable of navigating rugged mountain trails with boulders, large steps, or exposed sections.
Technical Level 5: For seasoned hikers, capable of navigating off-trail routes or mountain trails with equipped sections, such as cables or ladders.
Comfort :
Level 1. The comfort of your stay is minimalist. You sleep in a tent and carry your personal belongings throughout the stay.
Level 2. The comfort of your stay is limited. You mostly sleep in refuges or hostels, in dormitories, and carry your personal belongings throughout the stay.
Level 3. The comfort of your stay is intermediate. You mostly sleep in refuges, hostels, or hotels, in dormitories. Assistance is provided for the transport of your personal belongings, when possible.
Level 4. The comfort of your stay is high. You mostly sleep in hotels, in rooms. Assistance is provided for the transport of your personal belongings, when possible.
Level 5. The comfort of your stay is very high. You mostly sleep in 3- or 4-star hotels in rooms. Assistance is provided for the transport of your personal belongings, when possible.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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57€
57€
Discover the most beautiful locations in the Mont Blanc massif during a day of trail running with a mountain specialist
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
Price from:
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57€
57€
Discover the mountain at night, with a headlamp, while enjoying a magnificent sunset facing Mont Blanc
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
Price from:
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150€
150€
2 days of mountain immersion with the goal of getting your body used to the specific effort of ascents and descents
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 250m or distance up to 5km.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 500m or distance up to 10km.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1000m or distance up to 20km or multi-day routes without carrying personal belongings.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1400m or distance up to 25km or multi-day routes with carrying personal belongings.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1400m or distance exceeding 25km.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For walkers, capable of navigating wide mountain trails suitable for vehicles.
Technical Level 2: For occasional hikers, capable of navigating non-technical mountain trails.
Technical Level 3: For regular hikers, capable of navigating slightly uneven mountain trails with roots or rocks.
Technical Level 4: For experienced hikers, capable of navigating rugged mountain trails with boulders, large steps, or exposed sections.
Technical Level 5: For seasoned hikers, capable of navigating off-trail routes or mountain trails with equipped sections, such as cables or ladders.
Mountain biking
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0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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210€
210€
Discover mountain biking on snow with added electric power
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
Price from:
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210€
210€
Downhill mountain biking in les Houches ski resort to hit the best single tracks
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
Price from:
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115€
115€
Half-day electric mountain bike outings to explore the Chamonix Valley
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
3
Duration
3 days
3 days
Price from:
Price from
720€
720€
Initiation to electric mountain biking for an unusual discovery of the Mont Blanc region
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
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1170€
1170€
A mountain biking itinerary to enjoy the best stages of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.