FAQs

Sure you can! A lot of people do, and it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

No, you can also catch the train, take a coach or drive a car.

By train:

From Paris, it takes on average 10h 49 min to travel from Paris to Chamonix Mont-Blanc by train, over a distance of around 293 miles (471km). See the following websites for more details: www.thetrainline.com.

By coach:

Many companies provide private/shared transfers from Geneva Airport, Switzerland to Chamonix Sud Bus station. These are generally 1.5 hrs in total. See the following websites for more details: Alpybus, Mountain Drop-offs and Chamexpress

By car:

We ask that you meet us in the nearby village of Les Houches and we will escort you up to Chalet La Friaz form here. You can park your car in a designated parking spot at the beginning of the 4x4 track.

Chalet La Friaz has cosy bedrooms (twin or double) with attached shower rooms.The beds are comfortable and quality linen is provided.

Simple mountain fare, delicious and hearty; using high quality local ingredients. Yes, are able to cater for everyone. Please advise us when booking what your dietary requirements are.

• Flights to/from Geneva Cointrin Airport, Switzerland
• Trail snacks and refuge snacks/lunch
• Alcoholic drinks  
• Evening meal at restaurant in Chamonix
• Personal travel and activity insurance (required)

Yes, this is possible, subject to availability. Please advise us early (during the booking process) to avoid disappointment.

There are many world-famous sightseeing attractions that you can see on your own. 

• Montenvers mountain railway, where you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Mer de Glace Glacier and visit the famous ice caves
• Aiguille du Midi 3842m; the world’s highest mountain peak served by an aerial lift system. This is the closest you can get to the summit of Mont-Blanc without hiking or climbing it.
• Tandem paragliding, rock climbing or mountain biking
• Exploring the many shops, restaurants in this charming mountain town
• Relax in the warm waters of the pools or have a massage at the QC Terme Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Spa
• Or perhaps travel further afield (on a coach) through the Mont Blanc tunnel and visit the nearby town of Courmayeur in Italy. This is a great day trip with good hiking, shopping and eating!

No, unfortunately, due to the sometimes challenging nature of this trip, all participants must be 18 years and over.

Clients must be at least 18 years old - due to the sometimes strenuous nature of this trip.

If you are interested in bringing your well-behaved adventure dog on this trip - please email us. We love having dogs join us, but this is on a case by case basis.

Maximum 6 people plus IML leader and group assistant.