Winter in the Haute Savoie

The summer for Tracks and Trails has been both fun and varied. We've enjoyed guiding groups on Kilimanjaro and classic peaks and multi-day treks across the Alps with views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Gran Paradiso ranges.

One couple even got engaged on our way to Zermatt on the Col Reidmatten!

Tim pops the question to Thea at 2919m, very romantic with the Matterhorn in the background

In Chamonix this week keen skiers made turns in fresh snow on the Vallee Blanche, a reminder that winter is just around the corner!

Julia and Lindsay

Winter in the Haute Savoie

Many of our holidays are based in the Haute Savoie department of France. Once existing as individual States the Savoie & Haute Savoie voted to be a part of France in 1860. Steeped in history, tradition and elegant mountain scenery this beautiful region enjoys a distinctive lifestyle rooted in it's own montagnard heritage.

Snowshoeing above the clouds in the Haute Savoie

The Haute Savoie is renowned for it's winter activities due to it's reliable Alpine climate. We have explored this area on snowshoes and on cross country skis and enjoy the variety of terrain and trails on offer amidst it's calm mountain ambiance.

Join us to discover the heart of the Haute Savoie through forests, wide open valleys and high plateaus with extensive views of the Mont Blanc Massif. Sample famous local wines and cheeses as part of your visit to this traditional mountain area.

The art of 'Skating'

'Skating' is a cross country ski technique which takes place on a wide, evenly prepared track that has been well groomed and pressed. The skis are shorter, stiffer and lighter than classic skis, and are narrower at the tip and tail than in the centre. Neither fishscales skis nor grip wax skis are used. The stiffness, lightweight and gliding nature of the skis makes them good for learning to snowplough with. Enjoy mastering a new ski technique in stunning surroundings whilst gaining strength and fitness along the way. Skate Ski Weekends, Italy

Join us to master 'skating' in lovely Cogne

Adventures in Norway

Take your skiing to new places this winter and experience the home of cross country skiing. We offer both track and touring trips at either introductory or intermediate levels. We offer different holidays staying either in hotels and day touring or hut to hut touring to remote mountain lodges in some of Norways prime ski touring regions.

View Norway trips.

Nordic touring - a must!

"I was impressed with the way they cared about the environment and the manner in which we were taught about alpine ecosystem. Found it fun and interesting." Ansie

IN THIS ISSUE:

Winter in the Haute Savoie

Learn to Skate Ski

Explore Norway

BOOKING STATUS

Snowshoeing Holidays

Dates, Prices, Availability

Cross Country Ski Alps

Scheduled Departures

Cross Country Skiing Norway

Scheduled Departures

Tuscany Walking

We still have availlability on our Tuscany walking weeks for October.

MOVIE CORNER

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

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MONT BLANC SNOWSHOE PLAY

SNOWSHOE TRAVERSE OF THE CHABLAIS PLAY

SNOWSHOEING BASICS

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Niamph hits a snowshoeing high!

Tailormade Winter

Explore the outdoors as a family or with friends? The mountains have something to offer for all ages.

Create your own winter holiday:

• snowshoeing
• nordic skiing
• dog sledding
• night snowshoe
• mountain huts

Richardson Family Week

Inspired to Run?

Congratulations to Lizzy Hawker for her 3rd Mont Blanc Ultra Trail win. Lizzy, our running expert & coach, completed the 166km course with 9,500m or ascent (and descent) in 25h02! She placed 13th overall.

Alpine Trail Running Camp 2012

Join Julia and Lizzy and train for your own trail running event. Train at your own level on our Alps based trail running camp catering for all abilities.

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