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Hiking Wildlife Special Ibex Rut
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 50€
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:
Infobulle 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.
General information
We guide you to explore the incredible biodiversity of the mountains, where the power of wildlife asserts itself. Our special wildlife outings will immerse you in the heart of this fascinating nature and allow you to discover or rediscover the emblematic animals, key players in the delicate balance of mountain ecosystems.
Experience the unique opportunity to witness male ibexes battling during the rut to win a female. Observe these majestic creatures fighting on the heights, offering a spectacle as powerful as it is impressive. You will surely be awe-struck by the sound of their horns clashing.
Group booking
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Dates (group booking) : November to December. See on-line booking in group booking
Meeting point (group booking) : At 9.00 am at the Compagnie des guides in Chamonix
Guiding policy (group booking) : Group from 4 to 12 people. Children minimum 12 years old
Prices 2024 (group booking) :
Full day : 53€ per person
3 days or more : 50€ per person
This price includes :
- mountain leader services
- transfer
This price does not included :
- lift pass if needed
- lunch and snack
Private booking
A private boking is the historical relationship that binds a guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in a group of friends where your guide can organise your trip to your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula to realize your projects because it guarantees you the maximum of comfort.
Dates (private booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (private booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private booking) : Between 1 - 12 people per guide
Prices 2024 (private booking) :
Group from 1 to 4 people : 240 €
Group from 5 to 6 people : 250 €
Group from 7 to 8 people : 250 €
Group from 9 to 12 people : 260 €
The price includes :
- mountain leader services
The price does not include :
- equipment
- lift passes if needed
- transfer
- picnic & snacks
Further information
Find in this section, all the information about this activity. For any further information please contact our advisors (contact details above).
Duration : 4 - 5h of hiking
Location : In the Chamonix valley and its surroundings. Despite our thorough knowledge of the area, we cannot guarantee that you will witness the ibex rut.
Ability level : The observation of the chamois rut is intended for those capable of walking for several hours at a time and, if necessary, navigating off-trail.
Formality : Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
Documents available for download
Equipment
Find in this section all the information about the different equipment that is required. Since weather conditions can be very variable, it is better to have several thin layers rather than to have one big garment.
Equipment
- Back pack
- Hiking Boots (which protect your ancles and have a good tread)
- Telescopic poles
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for hiking
- Windproof jacket
- A hat
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Pic nic / Snacks
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for this activity & journey(s) = 0 kgIn order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually., or 0.3€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
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