Cartography Hiking Activity about Mont Blanc

Chamonix, FR

Highlights

  • Learn cartography basics and navigate with ease
  • Breathtaking view over Mont Blanc chain
  • Discover the names of the peaks and learn about climbers
  • Finish the hike with drinks at Brevent Cable car
  • Fun and healthy addiction to hiking

Meeting Point

We will meet at the Flegere Cable Car cash desk. If you don't already have a pass, you can buy it here. Please bring water and a sandwich with you, as well as wind clothes and sunscream.

Meeting point

Flegere, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc , France

End point

End Point

We will meet at the Flegere Cable Car cash desk. If you don't already have a pass, you can buy it here. Please bring water and a sandwich with you, as well as wind clothes and sunscream.

Meeting point

Flegere, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc , France

End point

What to expect

INTRODUCTION: We start with a short introduction about the itinerary for today. We open our maps (maps provided) and learn the first cartography basics. Today our goal is you to get more information about the surroundings and get you started navigating with ease through the mountainous terrain. The photos you see here are the mountains you’ll see while hiking. ACTION: We take the Flegere cable car to the top where is our starting point. We will navigate towards Brevent mountain with a breathtaking view over the Mont-Blanc chain. You will learn how to find out the names of the peaks we have in front of us while learning about history and amazing stories about climbers. THE FINISH. We are finishing our hiking with drinks at Brevent Cable car. The hike is about 3h.
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Refuge de La Flégère

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Mont Blanc

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Please bring water and a sandwich with you, as well as wind clothes and sunscreen.
Provided by Alex Toha

What our experts say

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    Purchase the cable car pass in advance.
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    Wear sturdy shoes for mountain terrain.
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    Check the weather, it can change quickly.
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    Consider visiting local Chamonix cafés post-hike.
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    Arrive early to enjoy the views at Flegere.

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