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Hiking Bivouac escape
Duration:
2 days
Price from: 255€
Fitness:
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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:
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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.
General information
Embark on a two-day hiking and bivouac retreat, 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. Thanks to our partner Samaya, all the necessary bivouac equipment is at your disposal, allowing you to fully enjoy this experience.
This bivouac is part of a series of trips featuring overnight stays in a bivouac, providing an extraordinary experience deep in the heart of the mountains. With snowshoes, you can fully immerse yourself in the daily life of a trapper, or opt for a cozy evening in an igloo. Alternatively, spend a night as close as possible to the stars on a glacier or during a wild hike.
Group booking
Group session associates several people who don’t know each other. It allows for a planned program to benefit from an attractive price on fixed dates. This formula is ideal for people looking for the friendliness of a group.
Dates : See below for the group booking module
Price 2025 : 270€ per person - based on a minimum of 4 participants
This price includes :
- the organization and 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 in the price :
- drinks and personal expenditure (souvenirs…)
- repatriation insurance (compulsory). Cancellation Insurance highly reccommended
Private booking
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain leader to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your guide who will meet your specific needs. Undoubtedly, it is the ideal formula that guarantees you maximum comfort. Accommodation and itinerary can be tailored, and you are free to choose your departure date depending on accommodation availability.
Prices 2025 :
1 person : 1095€ per person
2 people : 590€ par person
3 people : 420€ par person
4 people : 340€ par person
5 people : 290€ par person
6 people : 255€ par person
The price includes :
- the organization and 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 in the price :
- drinks and personal expenditure (souvenirs…),
- repatriation insurance (compulsory). Cancellation Insurance highly reccommended
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. To prepare your trip effectively, refer to the guides’ tips. They share their expertise and recommendations, ensuring you have a great experience
Meeting point : Meet at 12.30 pm in front of the Compagnie des Guides in Chamonix. Return around 12.00 pm the following day.
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.
Itinerary: The guide may need to adjust the itinerary based on weather conditions and/or the physical and/or technical abilities of the group
Guiding policy : minimum 4 and maximum 6 people per guide. The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix's guiding policy is one of the strictest in the mountain guiding business. It guarantees the most balanced groups as possible as well as high-quality personalised advice. Registration possible from 16 years of age. Registration is not permitted to anyone under the age of 18 without a legal guardian.
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.
Documentation :
- Participants must have sports insurance with repatriation cover. We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover. You can take out insurance offering both of these types of cover when you sign up.
- Participants must also take valid ID with them.
Preparing for the trip : There is an information meeting with your mountain leader the day before departure at 6pm at the Compagnie des Guides Office.
Documents available for download
Equipment
Weight is a hiker's adversary, so it is crucial to carefully select your equipment as it plays a key role in ensuring the success of your trip.
Your gear
- A 40L 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
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet, Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Itinerary
Day 1
Towards the summits
We go in search of the most beautiful landscapes and where you will have the most peacful night. There is no pre-defined bivouac site, your guide will decide once they have contacted you. However you can orientate their decision as they will follow your wishes.
Elevation gain : from 700 feet - 3,200 feet
Day 2
Day 2 : Enjoy the moment
We enjoy a sunrise over the massif. The early morning in the mountains is an exceptional moment so make the most of it. After breakfast, we break camp to discoverthe natural environment around us. Today we take our time ! We will get down to the Valley at the end of the day.
Elevation gain : from 700 feet - 3,200 feet
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 12 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 12 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
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