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FRANCE

Summer Activity: France

Exciting and fun activity adventure holidays for all levels in the Chamonix, France.

For adventurous people who want excitement and adventure from a holiday.

This is a Superior package, where you will stay in a high quality British operated and owned chalet, in a fantastic location. This package is ideal for the more discerning traveller, wanting a little bit of comfort and also great for families.

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Availability

May, June, July, August, September, October

Price

From £499.00pp - There may be seasonal variations in the above price. Please contact us to confirm exact price.

Group discounts available

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Summer Activity: Chamonix, France

The Chamonix Valley is approximately 20 kms long nestled between the towering Mont-Blanc range to the south and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains to the north. The birthplace of mountaineering over 200 years ago, Chamonix is still considered the ultimate place to be for all those who share a love of nature and the mountains. A centre for activity holidays and a mecca for adrenaline junkies.

Chamonix town centre is full of charm with cobbled pedestrian streets, majestic old buildings and bustling open squares. There are bars and restaurants to suit everyone's taste from traditional Savoyard entertainment to Dicks Tea Bars which stays open till 5am!

Tour includes:

» Flights - from London
» Airport transfers (car hire option available)
» Daily Breakfast (half board option with wine & beer available)
» 2 activities - Rafting & Canyoning (add/swap extra activities)
» Accommodation - twin share
» Transportation to all activities when required

You are able to change or add activities from the list:

Activities

White water rafting - Experience the thrill and excitement of the rapids amidst stunning scenery.
Canyoning - Abseiling-rappeling down awesome waterfalls, jumping of cliffs into deep crystal-clear pools and sliding down polished rock chutes.

Mountain Bike hire - Various bike styles to suit. There are hundreds of miles of marked trails. You will be supplied with maps and advice. Horseriding - guided tours through the valley - all levels Parapenting - tandem parapenting from the top of the mountains Hydrospeed - Throw yourself down the rapids without a boat! White water kayak - two men kayaks on the same river as the rafting
Kayaking - Kayak through stunning scenery on pristine mountain rivers
Guided mountain biking - Hundreds of miles of trails and some exhilarating downhill's await you.
Guided hiking - Explore the awesome beauty of the French Alps with an expert guide
Glacier walk - Various Glacier tours including a full day on the famous Mont Blanc glacier
Climbing - for all levels

Via Ferrata - Fixed rope climbing and trekking

Also available locally - Golf, Tennis, Swimming, adventure parks

Itinerary & Highlights

This is a seven night package. You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the chalet (or you drive in hired car). You will be met by your freindly and helpful chalet hosts/reps, who are on hand throughout your holiday.

White water rafting and Canyoning are the most popular activities in the program, so we have inlcuded these in the package. You can then choose extra activities to suit, so we can tailor make your ideal package. If you prefer to swap Rafting and/or Canyoning that is also possible. We can include actiivties with or without transport. We can offer car hire packages, which gives you the freedom to explore this wonderful region in your own time.

Breakfast and dinner are served in the sociable atmosphere of the chalet dining room, where you meet and mingle with other guests and the chalet hosts. The chalet is a comfortable, fun and sociable place to stay. It is also greta for families as it is very safe and secure.

At the end of your trip you will be driven back to the airport for your flight home, with a smile on your face and some great memories.

Accommodation:

Chalet Tissières, is truly a unique place, which is set in a spectacular location in Les Bessons, close to Chamonix town centre (1 hour's drive from Geneva airport). At the foot of Europe's largest descending glacier, in the heart of the Chamonix valley.

This high quality chalet is built in the traditional style and offers high quality accommodations and service. Your chalet hosts will be on hand throughout your stay, to ensure you have a fantastic time

The chalet is walking distance to the centre of Chamonix (approx 25mins). Alternatively the frre bus stops outside.

  • 8 to 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, sleeping 16 to 25 people in winter and up to 33 in summer
  • All our beds can be configured into either doubles or twins. Plasma Big screen TV with video & DVD with UK SKY TV package (including Sports channels)
  • Large Open Plan Seating & Dining area with a huge cosy open fire place CD player and iPod connection
  • A selection of board games, DVDs and a library WIFI broadband internet access throughout chalet & chalet PC with internet access.
  • Balcony overlooking large alpine garden facing Mont Blanc
  • Honesty bar
  • Free parking


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