The Alps Trek

The challenge of a lifetime, for the charity of your choice... the alps trek explore the stunning mont blanc region and visit France, Switzerland and Italy 01244 676 454 globaladventurechallenges.com Key Info challenge highlights Duration: 5 days • Visit three countries in just three days • Take in unbeatable views of cliffs and Distance: 46 - 48km approx. waterfalls • Explore the picturesque Mont Blanc region Challenge Grade: Tough 2 • Trek through traditional Swiss villages • Ideal challenge for those with limited time available! Location: France, Switzerland, Italy the challenge This breathtaking adventure takes us through the stunning Mont Blanc region of the Alps! Visiting 3 countries in 3 days, this long weekend challenge will open your eyes to the beauty that lies within the Alps mountain range – just under 2 hours away from the UK. With plenty of ups and downs along the way our route will certainly challenge us but we’re rewarded with the pleasure of seeing the most incredible views this part of Europe has to offer, from stunning cliffs to gorgeous waterfalls running from glaciers. get signed up! The sooner you register, the sooner you can start training and fundraising. Just head over to www.globaladventurechallenges.com to get signed up, and leave your footprints across the Alps! Breathtaking views, towering cliffs and waterfalls. Come trek the Alps and support your favorite charity! Day 1 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Depart UK La Fouly to Champex Champex to Col de la Forclaz Depart Geneva We depart the UK to Geneva, A slightly easier day today, but Today we ascend out of Following breakfast, we take Switzerland and transfer to our legs will still be feeling the Champex immediately and the transfer to Geneva airport our hotel in Chamonix, France. previous day’s trek! We follow trek around the Fenetre for our flight back to the UK. the Swiss part of the Val d’Arpette (2,665m). A very Ferret to Champex (1,450m). challenging day, but an (Please note this is a complex itinerary Day 2 and subject to change, including The trail will take us through amazing end to our adventure the timings and distances detailed. Arnouva to La Fouly traditional Swiss villages in the Alps! We descend to our Mountain weather conditions, the and across open meadows waiting vehicle at Col de la group’s ability and other factors Following breakfast we transfer where we’ll see local farmers Forclaz (1,526m) and take the outside our control can impact on the schedule set out in this brochure). to our start point, the head of tending to the land. The views transfer back to Chamonix for Val Ferret (Arnouva, Italy). We from this part of the trek are a night of celebration. immediately start to ascend outstanding, as you would along the back wall of the expect. We eventually reach Trekking distance – valley to our highest point our accommodation in the approx. 16 - 19km / of the day – Grand Col Ferret charming village of Champex, 8 - 9 hours (2,537m). The views from complete with its own lake. here are simply breathtaking – waterfalls tumbling from Trekking distance – crevassed glaciers and the long approx. 15km / 6 hours distance view to Courmayeur, Italy. We then descend to the Swiss village of La Fouly for the night. Trekking distance – approx. 14km / 7 hours your questions answered... Is this trip for me? Where will we stay? What’s not included? ABSOLUTELY! This trek is suitable for We will stay in local hotels and basic • Personal travel insurance - this can all ages with the correct training. The mountain refuges – remember this is a be taken out through Global Adventure minimum age for this trek is 18 years old challenge. All accommodation will have Challenges (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by washing facilities available. We will stay in • Alcoholic drinks a parent or legal guardian). The one thing dormitory style rooms, but this only adds • Tips and gratuities everyone will have in common is a great to our adventure! • Your personal kit (trekking boots, poles sense of adventure and a desire to help a etc.). charity. Whether you are taking part as an Do I need specialist kit? individual or as a team with friends, team We will supply you with a kit list of what to What support is there on the spirit will be flying high on the challenge. take once you register to take part. Apart challenge? from some broken in trekking boots and There will be a strong support team How fit do I need to be? some waterproofs you do not need any with a professional local and Global This trek has been graded as Tough (2) specialist kit. Adventure Challenges leader and a full, on our challenge grading scale, and is comprehensive first aid kit will be taken. designed to be challenging but achievable Do I have to carry my own luggage? by anyone, as long as you fitness No. Your main luggage will be transferred What happens if I get tired? train beforehand. Remember, you are between accomodations. You will need to There will be regular rest stops for drinks trekking for 3 consecutive days, covering carry a small day pack while trekking to and snacks – there is no problem if you approximately 46km – the fitter you are, carry items such as a camera, sunscreen, need to take more rest stops. the more you will enjoy this challenge. energy snacks, etc. Training tips can be found on the Global How do I go about raising the Adventure Challenges website to point Food Matters... sponsorship? you in the right direction and why not join All meals will be provided from dinner Once you have signed up you will receive one of our training weekends - it’s a great on day 1 through to breakfast on day 5. a fundraising pack from your chosen opportunity for you to meet our team and We cater for most dietary requirements charity in order to make your fundraising fellow participants! as long as we know in advance – just as easy as possible. You will also receive a fill in the appropriate section on your few tips and ideas from Global Adventure Our policy is to encourage and support registration form. Challenges to help you on your way. as many people as possible to take part in our challenges. But they may not be What’s included? I’m interested... what do I do now? suitable for all people due to restriction • Return flights from London to Geneva You can register online at posed by limitation in mobility, physical • All accommodation www.globaladventurechallenges.com , or cognitive disability, pregnancy or other • Luggage transfers payment of the registration fee is due at various medical conditions. If you have • Local English-speaking guide/s time of booking – all payment options and any doubts regarding your suitability for • All meals on the trek, starting with costs are explained on the dates and costs your challenge please contact our office to dinner on Day 1 through to breakfast information sheet. Once your registration speak to one of the team. on Day 5, including a celebratory is received Global Adventure Challenges evening meal in Chamonix on Day 4 will write to you with further information What is the challenge grading • Global Adventure Challenges leader on what to expect from this awesome scheme? from the UK adventure! Your charity will also be in All of our challenges are graded on a • Comprehensive first aid/medical kit contact to discuss your fundraising. scale from 1 to 3 to indicate the level of difficulty, 1 being the lowest challenge grade and 3 being the most challenging. (1 = Challenging, 2 = Tough and 3 = Extreme). Register Online Today! www.globaladventurechallenges.com 01244 676 454 globaladventurechallenges GlobalAdv global_adventure_challenges.

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