A legendary area with amazing climbing in a wild and beautiful setting. There is a wealth of climbing within easy reach of the chalet.

New guide book issued 2007 - over 270 routes listed.

Winter 09/10: Ice climbing festival week(s): Great value accommodation, catering & logistical support. Benefit from our intimate local knowledge and enjoy the company of other climbers.

Following from the success of our first 'Ice-fest' (which took place 17-25th Jan 09) we will run another ice climbing week 16-24th January 2010, with further weeks on request (alternative dates on demand, minimum group of 4). Click this link for photos of the local ice-climbing and the climbs done during last years week. (2 slideshows).

€380 - €415 pp (depending on room arrangements) for a catered week.
Self-catered and part-catered options are also available - please ask for details.

Best time to visit: Mid-December to Mid-February.

Please contact us for more details or see our blog or flickr albums.

Enjoy unfrequented trips in the Aravis and Haute-Giffre massifs or the Chamonix classics.

Benefit from our local knowledge and logistical support, with loads to do and opportunities for all levels!

Guiding can be arranged on request. See our blog for photos of local outings.

From €565 pp (approx £399) for a catered week.

Best time: February to May.

Please contact us for details.

Looking over a national nature reserve, this is a great location for combining walking and wildlife spotting.

Using our local knowledge, we offer you guided walks where you may see:

Chamois, Ibex, Marmottes, Red squirrels...Golden eagles, Bearded vultures (the 'Gypaetus Barbatus' or Lammergeyer), and Black Kites...

And enjoy alpine Flower species such as Gentians, Edelweiss and many varieties of Orchids.

From €405 pp (approx £320) for a part-catered week & 3 days of guiding.

Best time: Spring & Autumn (April to November). Late October / early November for the Chamoix / Ibex rut.

Please contact us for details.