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Self-guided chalet-based walking, French Alps
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Self-Guided Walking Holidays French Alps
Country
France
Region
Haute Savoie, French Alps, France
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 2012/13
Land price
£495.00 (7 nights) / £385.00 (4 nights)
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 join the guided group on one or more days for just £25 (30 EUR) per person. Alternatively, you can spend a night in a mountain hut for approximately £45 (55 EUR) full board which we are happy to organize for you.
Highlights
  • The wonderful 'Cirque du Fer à Cheval'
  • Returning to a 3-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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Self-Guided Walking Holidays French Alps
La Grande Ourse - our chalet has five bedrooms, a large dining and lounge area with a fireplace and bar, plus a very inviting hot tub with a view on the balcony! The chalet accommodates 13 guests with four en-suite bedrooms and a bunk room with a separate bathroom.
Dates & Prices
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Our self-guided holidays run throughout the summer. The price for one week is £495.00, plus £60.00 for airport transfers, if required. This is per person based on two people sharing. Short breaks of four nights are £385.00.

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
  • Packed lunch on five days
  • Three course evening meal on six nights
  • Dinner table wine, beer and soft drinks
  • GPS unit rental (at extra cost of £40)
  • Transfers (at additional cost of £60)

What's not included
  • Flights or ferry crossings
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch and dinner on your rest day
  • A night in a mountain hut (optional, approx. £45 (55 EUR) full board to be paid locally)
  • Guided days (optional, £25 (30 EUR) per day to be paid locally)

We also run guided walking holidays in the Haut Giffre valley.
  • “A wonderful holiday with wonderfully kind and knowledgeable hosts and guides.”
    Richard M (UK), 2010
  • “This trip enabled us to experience far more of local Moroccan culture than most tourists would - every day was amazing. ” Margaret F (UK), 2010
  • “I really loved the mix of reverence for nature and appreciation of the people and country of Morocco. ”
    Greg B (USA), 2010
  • “We had a fantastic time and could not have asked for more. We hope to come back next year!”
    Evelyn P (UK), 2010
  • “Very importantly for me, OutBreak tries to reduce their environmental footprint as much as possible. ”
    Richard M (UK), 2010
  • “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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