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Les Bauges in Snowshoes

Fabien — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:38:55 +0000

From 27/12/2010 to 05/03/2011 – date departure to see below

All our winter trips

Les bauges is a cultural entity between Chambery and Annecy lake. We will take you to breathtaking landscapes of alpine passes and summits. This itinerary is centre-based, which means that every day, you come back to the same point, in the heart of the typical village of Jarsy.

Walking with snowshoes doesn’t require any particular technique. It is something you will pick up very quickly as you go – after about half an hour’s walk. The path is absolutely safe and our guides Catherine, Pierre or Claude are all certified in winter walking. As this trip is centre-based, you can always take a day’s rest.

View Bauges raquettes General in a larger map

View Bauges Raquettes Focus in a larger map

Day By Day

Day 1 – (3h00, 6.5km, +/-520m)
After a transfer from Aix Les Bains train station at 10 am to Jarsy, we settle into our hotel. Optional: Ascent between Trelod and Arcalod, highest point in the Bauges range, to reach the Col de Cherel (1495m).

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants
Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 2 – (5h30, 16km, +/-780m) The 4 pass circuit starts by climbing to the “Golet due Doucy” (1329m) and then to “Crete du Mont Julioz” (1500m). We pass through a forest to descend to two typical villages, “Mont Derriere” and “Mont Devant” (1010m). We go up to “Col de Bornette” (1304m), with great views on the Annecy lake and the Aravis mountain range.

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants
Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 3 – (5h00, 10.5km, 840m) Today we ascend to the high valley of Cheran and we reach places with uninterrupted views up to “Crete Ouest” (1703m) at the top of a cliff. Here we can witness the entire Les Bauges range in one go…

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants
Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 4 – (4h00, 9.2km, +/-600m) An easier day today. A soft ascent between forests and quarries to the Chalet du Epion (1422m), highest point of the day. On the way down, from “Col du Potat” (1351m), we can enjoy superb views of the Chartreuse range as far as Mont Aiguille in the Vercors range.

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants
Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 5 – (5h00, 9km, +/-730m)
Discover of the west side of the Arcalod, highest point in the Bauges range. Going out of the forest, the slopes take us to “La Croix d’Allant” (1580m), with splendid panoramic views. The way down will be decided on the day, depending on the snow conditions.

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants

Day 6 – (4h30, 8km, +/-730m)
Today we discover the East face of “Mont Colombier” that we have admired for a week! A climb through a forest will lead us to the Chalet Besson (1281m). You will then follow the ridge at 1385m.at the bottom of the Mont Colombier.. The descent passes by the “Grange de Frotte Cul”. And a transfer is then arranged to Aix les Bains train station for 6pm.

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

About the hotels

Hotel 2* with all rooms en suite, in the heart of the typical village of Jarsy, in an authentic renovated house. The restaurant serves local and traditional meals. Picnic lunches are plentiful and fresh.

About the lunches / About the Luggage

Animation out walking

Lunch boxes are provided every day. They are really tasty and plentiful. They usually contain a ham or chicken sandwich, a salad, fruit & a drink.

Your luggage stays at the hotel, you only carry your day pack

During a center based trip, we always get time to visit a few marvellous places of the area. In case of bad weather your guide will offer to visit:

La Chatreuse des Aillons: presenting the heritage and the architecture of the Bauges region.
The thematic house of the Parc Naturel: Landscape, wildlife with interesting miniature constructions to relive your walking.
The cheese-factory of Val d’Aillon: Presentation of the manufacturing of local cheeses

How to get there

Included / Not included

To Grenoble. Ryanair, easyjet and BMI fly to Grenoble airport.
From Grenoble, train every hour to Aix les Bains (1h approx.): http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ To Lyon Saint Exupery Air France, Aer Lingus and British Airway fly to Lyon Airport.
From Lyon, train every hour and half to Aix les Bains (1h20 approx.): http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ To Geneve Air France, Aer Lingus and British Airway fly to Lyon Airport.

From Geneve, 4 or 5 trains a day to Aix les Bains (1h15 approx): http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ To Paris Virtually all airlines fly to Paris

From Paris, many trains a day to Aix les Bains (3h30min approx.): http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
From Aix les Bains to Jarsy A complimentary transfer is included from Aix les Bains train station to our hotel in Jarsy at 10 am on Sunday. There is an option to reach Aix les Bains by train from Grenoble, Lyon, Geneve and Paris by 10 am. See http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ For a later transfer, we can arrange a transfer by taxi (not included). A transfer from the smaller train station of St Pierre d’Albigny is also an option (cheaper). If you require an additional night before the start of the trip, see our options below.
From Jarsy to Aix les Bains A complimentary transfer is included from Jarsy to Aix les Bains Day 7 on Saturday in order to be in the train station by 6 pm. There are trains to Grenoble, Lyon, Geneve and Paris after 6 pm. See http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ For an earlier transfer, we can arrange a transfer by taxi (not included). A transfer to the smaller train station of St Pierre d’Albigny is also an option (cheaper).If you need an additional night after the end of the trip, see our options below.

Included

5 nights in 2* hotel rooms, en-suite, full board basis

5 dinners

6 picnic lunches

5 breakfasts

Certified guide

Local Assistance

Transfer from Aix les Bains Day 1 at 10 am

Transfer to Aix les Bains Day 6 for 6 pm

All transfers between Day 2 and Day 6

Snowshoes + stick rental

Exhaustive “What to Bring” list

Not included

Flights

Transfers from/to the airport to Aix les Bains

Single room supplement (see options)

Drinks

Prices

Departure	Price pps (€)	Single room supplement (€)
From 27/12 to 01/01	760	180
From 13/02 to 18/02	718
From 20/02 to 25/02	718
From 27/02 to 04/03	718
From 6/03 to 11/03	718

Options

	Price pps (€)	Single room supplement (€)
Jarsy 2*	50	25
Aix les Bains 2*	60
Aix les Bains 3*	80
Grenoble 2*	55
Grenoble 3*	70
Geneve 2*	65
Geneve 3*	85
Lyon 2*	60
Lyon 3*	75
Paris 2*	65
Paris 3*	90

The snow of Salzkammergut

Fabien — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:37:27 +0000

All our winter trips

In high Austria, not far from the beautiful city of Salzburg, the Salzkammergut mountain range comprises 76 limpid lakes in the heart of genuine and pure nature UNESCO world heritage, at an average altitude of 2000m. The landscape of Sazkammergut is unique and makes this ancient region of one the most beautiful of Central Europe. This area is rich in cultural heritage and the typical villages, like Bad Ischl and Gmundenstill, frequently hold traditional celebrations.

Cross-country skiing doesn’t require any specific technical skill on this particular itinerary. It is something you can pick up easily in half a day. Obviously, cross-country skiing at a challenging level is a technical discipline, but we designed this trip in order for you to choose, each day, an Easy, Easy+ or Moderate circuit. The trip is half centre-based with 3 different locations, so you can get a true glimpse of the area, but in comfort!

View Austria – Cross country Skiing – General in a larger map

View Austria – Cross country skiing – Focus in a larger map

Day By Day

Day 1 – Arrival in Bad Ischl

Arrival by car or by train to Bad Ischl / Wolfgangsee. Visit our tourist shop – here you get more information
on the cross country slopes, the region and of course you get a “welcome schnapps.”

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 2 – Bad Ischl, the Wolfgangsee Region

On the first day for tuning you get to know the region Bad Ischl / Wolfgangsee – Visit the trail at the
Rettenbachalm (10 km) in Bad Ischl. Take the free of costs taxi at 11am from Salzkammergut Touristik.
Then relax in brine-thermal bath of the Euro Therme in Bad Ischl.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 3 – Postalm

Today you go to Austria’s second largest high plateau – the Postalm. The trails are located at an altitude
of 1200 m to 1900 m – this is an absolutely snow area. There are 5 + 10 + 15 km trails available. This day
you can also spend leisurely – laying in the sun, lounging, tobogganing, snow hiking, ice skating – the
Postalm offers a multitude of possibilities.
The Postalm is a toll road. There is also the possibility to take the public shuttle bus!
In the evening we go to Bad Goisern

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 4 – Bad Goisern

Bad Goisern „Panorama Nova“ – TRAIL:
In all 27 km – 2 stages easy, 2 stages medium and 5 km of this trail are challenging – and as a „World
Cup-Cross Country trail“ perfect for advanced! Drive by taxi or own car. Alternative: free of costs ski bus
to cross country ski run in Gosau.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 5 – Bad AusseeJourney from Bad Goisern to Bad Aussee. The present day you make after your wishes: Visit one of the
traditional craft industry firms in the Ausseerland, e.g. the hand fabric-printing or Lebzelter or relax in the
saltwater of the VitalBad Aussee.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 6 – Bad Mitterndorf

Today you go with the public bus to Bad Mitterndorf. In this vast, fog-free valley there are a total of 120
km of trails for the enjoyable cross-country skier and of course for the sporty ambitious cross-country
skier. Our tip: Ödensee trail. After enjoying the day in Bad Mitterndorf return to Bad Aussee (bus ticket:
Bad Aussee – Kainisch to Ödensee trail – and back is included)

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 7 – The Altaussee lake

Today you go with the free of costs ski bus from Postamt Bad Aussee to stop Loser Skiarena. With the
cross-country skis you continue on the Blaa Alm and enjoy the rest of the run – after a breather and a
coffee and a snack it goes back to Bad Aussee – approximately 15 km cross country trail.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants Accommodation: 3* hotel – room en suite 3* hotel – room en suite

Day 8 – Departure from Bad Aussee

Farewell after breakfast.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

About the hotels

About the Luggage

All you need to carry while you are skiing is your day pack. The rest of your luggage will stay in the hotel.

How to get there

Included / Not included

There are several options to fly to Austria/Germany and with accessibility both to the beginning and from the end of the trip.

To Austria / Germany: Munich, Salzburg, Linz To Munich: Virtually, every companies fly to Munich. http://www.munich-airport.de/en/consumer/fluginfo/airlines/index.jspTo Salzburg: Virtually, every companies fly to Salzburg. http://engl.salzburg-airport.com/partner_240.htmlTo Linz: Ryanair fly direct from London October to March. www.ryanair.com. Lufthansa and Tirolean Airlines fly from Ireland & UK via Frankfurt. www.lufthansa.com or www.tyrolean.at
To the beginning of the trip: Bad IschlFrom Munich: By train (Approx. 3h30). www.bahn.de
From Salzburg: By train (Approx. 2h15). www.bahn.de. By Bus: From Salzburg, there are regular buses to Bad Ischl (Route No 150).
From Linz: By train (Approx. 1h45). www.oebb.at
Back home: From Bad AusseeTo Munich Airport: By train (Approx. 3h30). www.bahn.de
To Salzburg Airport: By train (Approx. 2h30). www.bahn.de
To Linz Airport: By train (Approx. 2h30). www.oebb.at

Included

7 nights in 2* hotels or equivalent standard

Half Board basis (7 dinners + 7 breakfasts)

Holiday pack

Ski pass

Transfer Bad Ischl train station – Hotel Day 1

Transfer Bad Ischl – Bad Goisern Day 3

Transfer Autrans – Ski lift de la Sure

Transfer Bad Goisern – Bad Aussee Day 5

Coffee + Cake Day 7
Spa facilities of Kaiserthermes of Bad Ischl Day 2

Not included

Flights
Transfers from/to the airport

Lunches (see options)

Ski Equipment rental (see options)
Transfer Bad Ischl – Postalm Day 3 (approx €8)
Transfer Bad Ausssee – Mitterndorf Day 6 (approx €4)

Prices

Period	Price pps (€)	Single room supplement (€)	Cross country ski + boot + stick rental
High Season from 29/01/11 to 25/02/11	720	150	80
Low Season from 02/01/11 to 28/01/11 from 26/02/11 to 03/04/11	690	140	80

Options

	Price €pps	Single room supplement
Salzburg 2*	€60	€25
Salzburg 3*	€75
Munich 2*	€65
Munich 3*	€90
Linz 2*	€60
Linz 3*	€75

Vercors Natural Park: A white traverse

Fabien — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:34:54 +0000

All our winter trips

7 Days/6Nights **Hotel 2* Logis de France Half Board Availability From 13/12 to 01/04 From €640**

Try a new and exciting activity: Snowshoes!
Discover a preserved alpine region: Vercors
Enjoy the comfort of a fire in authentic accommodation.
Breathe the fresh and pure open air

The Vercors natural park is a well preserved area of the French Alps, close to the city of Grenoble. This trip is a beautiful traverse of Vercors, from the Meaudre village, surrounded by pine forests, to Lans en Vercors. The fauna is rich and animals shelter easily in the large forests. A pure winter walk, where you can feel what snow really smells like! You will discover one of the most stunning and varied environments for rambling: a classic!

Walking with snowshoes doesn’t require any particular technique. It is something you will pick up very quickly as you go – after about half an hour’s walk. The path is absolutely safe, with traces of walkers already printed in the snow, trail markings on trees and rocks and detailed maps provided.

View Vercors Raquette in a larger map

View Vercors raquette focus in a larger map

Day By Day

Day 1 – Meaudre

Make your way to Meaudre from Grenoble. Then you can try out the snowshoes at your own leisure

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 2 – Circular Walk Meaudre (5h00, +300m, -300m)

Discover the cretes around Meaudre and make your first steps with your snowshoes. With a bit of luck, you can see chamois, deer and foxes…

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 3 – To Autrans (5h00, +300m, -300m)

Traverse the hills between the 2 villages and pass by many typical hamlets, as well as the Olympic springboard!

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 4 – Circular Walk Autrans (5h00, +600m, -600m)

Experience the immensity of the Geve plateau, where you can view the Isere valley.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 5 – To Croix Perrin (5h00, +450m)

Tonight you will sleep right in the heart of the mountains, in a comfortable 2* Auberge.

Town: Shops, Bus, Pubs, Restaurants

Accommodation: Comfortable 2* Auberge set in the mountains – room en suite

Day 6 – To Lans en Vercors (6h00, +600m, -1000m)

Change of scenery as you discover the valley of Villard de Lans.

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

Accommodation: 2* hotel – room en suite

Day 7 – Lans en Vercors

Optional circular walk around Lans en Vercors through the “Moucherottes”, depending on the bus schedule back to Grenoble

Town: Shops, Bus, ATM, Internet, Pharmacy, Pubs, Restaurants

About the hotels

The standard for this trip is a 2* Hotel with all rooms en suite. Note that these hotels been carefully selected for their comfort, location, friendliness and character, and are subject to availability. If the hotel described is not available we provide you with the same standard of comfort & price.

About the lunches

About the Luggage

Lunch boxes are provided every day. They are really tasty and plentiful. They usually contain a ham or chicken sandwich, a salad, fruit & a drink.

Luggage transfer Days 3,5,6

The rest of the time, your luggage stays at the hotel.

Either way, you will only carry your day pack!

How to get there

Included / Not included

To Grenoble. Ryanair, easyjet and BMI fly to Grenoble airport.From the airport, shuttle bus to Grenoble bus/train station within one hour of the flight arrival (45min)To Lyon Saint ExuperyAir France, Aer Lingus and British Airway fly to Lyon Airport.From the airport, shuttle bus to Grenobel bus/train station every hour (1h)To MarseilleFrom Marseille, take a train to Grenoble. Every hour approx, 3h20.To ParisTGV direct to Grenoble, 3h.
From Grenoble to MeaudreBus every 2h to Meaudre in 1h25min (7 a day, latest at 6:30 pm)
From Lans en Vercors to GrenobleMany buses a day from 6:30 am to 7 pm in 50min

Included

6 nights in 2* hotels or equivalent standard

Half Board basis (6 dinners + 6 breakfasts)

Luggage transfer Days 3,5,6

Step by Step walking notes (roadbook)

Detailed hiking map IGN Top 25: 3235 OT

Local Assistance

Transfer Autrans – Ski lift de la Sure

Ski lift de la Sure pass

Exhaustive “What to Bring” list

Not included

Flights

Transfers from/to the airport

Lunches (see options)

Snowshoe rental (see options)

Optional transfers during the walk

Prices

Period

Price pps (€)

Single room supplement (€)

Picnic Lunches (€)

Snowshoes + telescopic stick rental (€)

High Season

from 05/02/11 to 06/03/11

765

150

Low Season

from
14/12/10 to 04/02/11

from 07/03/10 to 01/04/10

640

120

Options

	Low Season from 14/12/10 to 05/02/11 from 07/03/11 to 01/04/11	High Season from 06/02/11 to 06/03/11
2* in Vercors	€52pps (+€25 single room)	€67pps (+€30 single room)
3* in Vercors	€70pps (+€30 single room)	€75pps (+€30 single room)
2* in Grenoble	€55pps (+€25 single room)	€55pps (+€25 single room)
3* in Grenoble	€70pps (+€25 single room)	€70pps (+€25 single room)

Onefootabroad.ie » Winter Holidays

Les Bauges in Snowshoes

From 27/12/2010 to 05/03/2011 – date departure to see below

All our winter trips

The snow of Salzkammergut

All our winter trips

Vercors Natural Park: A white traverse

All our winter trips

7 Days/6Nights Hotel 2* Logis de France Half Board Availability From 13/12 to 01/04 From €640

7 Days/6Nights **Hotel 2* Logis de France Half Board Availability From 13/12 to 01/04 From €640**