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Self-guided walking, French Alps
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Country
France
Region
Haute Savoie, French Alps
Type
Self-guided / independent, centre based
Grading
Grading: 2 Peaks or Grading: 3 Peaks (depending on preference)
Duration
7 or 4 nights (5 or 3 walking days)
Season
Summer 2010
Land price
£495.00 (catered) / £395.00 (self-catered)
On our independent walking holidays take advantage of our logistical support and local knowledge to explore the wonderful Haut Giffre valley at your own pace. We provide route guides & maps (plus optional GPS units), transport & transfers, accommodation, as well as advice and support, freeing you up to enjoy your holiday. If you wish, you can also join the guided group on one or more days at an additional cost of 30 EUR per person per day.

You also have the choice of our charming catered chalet accommodation or our high quality self contained accommodation for those who prefer self-catering, ideal for families.
Highlights
  • The wonderful 'Cirque du Fer à Cheval'
  • Returning to a three course evening meal and like minded company
  • Daily transport between your start and end points
  • Tapping into the local knowledge of our resident walking guide
Accommodation
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Catered accommodation is in La Maison de Fifine, our historic chalet, which is full of comfort, character and charm. Its rustic feel offers a level of authenticity rarely found in modern chalets. It has six en-suite bedrooms accommodating a maximum of 14 guests.
Self-catered accommodation is in self contained appartments within a beautifully renovated old Savoyard farmhouse in a small hamlet, 15 minutes walk from the village centre. There is a choice of appartments holding up to 3 people, 4 to 7 people, or up to 10 people.
Dates & Prices
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Our self-guided holidays run throughout the Summer. The price for one week is £495.00 catered or £395 self-catered, plus £60.00 for airport transfer, if required. This is per person based on two people sharing. Short breaks of four nights are £385.00 catered or £325.00 self-catered.

What's included
  • Regular briefing sessions with our qualified guide
  • Support and advice for choosing walks
  • A selection of routes with way-marked maps
  • Local transport to and from walks
  • Quality chalet accommodation
  • Breakfast on seven mornings (catered)
  • Packed lunch on five days (catered)
  • Three course evening meal on six nights (catered)
  • Dinner table beer, wine and soft drinks (catered)
  • GPS unit rental (at extra cost of £40)
  • Transfers (at additional cost of £60)

What's not included
  • Flights or ferry crossings
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinner on one evening
  • Extra night in mountain hut (optional, approx. 55 EUR full board, pay locally)
  • Guided days (charged at 30 Euros per day, pay locally)
  • Additional activities

We also run guided walking holidays in the Haut Giffre.
  • “Warm, knowledgeable, infectiously-enthusiastic guides, great treks.”
    Tony K (Ireland), 2009
  • “We were thrilled with our vacation. It exceeded our expectations in every way.”
    Scott R (Canada), 2009
  • “What a fantastic holiday I had... we had the best guide in the most fantastic walking environment.”
    Gillian P (UK), 2009
  • “The guys put their whole heart into making it interesting and enjoyable and managed to accomodate everyones needs and wishes.” Domnita N (UK), 2009
  • “Yet again a wonderful holiday, totally hassle free, high quality food, great accomodation.”
    Petra B (Northern Ireland), 2009
  • “I can honestly say that my holiday in the French Alps was the best holiday experience I have had.”
    Jessica B (Australia), 2009
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