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I have just returned from the highlights of Mont Blanc walking holiday. I can wholeheartedly recommend this trip, from the location of the chalet to the varied walks & excellent chalet hosts.
The trip was very varied, each days walk was different, from a challenging climb into the snow line of les houches one day to the sunny, technically easier but longer hike in the Aosta valley to Courmayeur the next. Our guide Mark was very organised and kept to schedules he had planned wherever possible.
I must particularly praise the chalet hosts Sarah & Rich, they did a fantastic job keeping us well fed, from the continental breakfast provision to the varied self service lunch selection, afternoon tea & cakes ready for you after a long day hiking to the absolutely delicious 3 course dinner. The dinners were a highlight for me as Sarah made each evening a ‘theme’ based on their travels which meant we experienced a wide range of cuisine.
Overall a fantastic trip that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Managing to climb the slightly scary ascent on the Les houches day & my paragliding experience on the free day.
Mark was very organised & adapted the walks for less able members of the group where possible.
Go on this trip. Be aware that the Tuesday walk is a challenge if you don’t like to feel vulnerable on exposed, sheer drop areas of walks.
I would highly recommend this trip to any keen walker and foodie. I very much enjoyed the week at Chalet Chocolat, being looked after by the lovely hosts Zoe and Ben and the amazing walks guided by Jenny.
i can't think of a particular inpsirational moment of the trip as it was all so special.
The group leader was knowledgeable and very patient with our group when we moaned about the hills!
Be prepared and read the kit notes. The trip is rated as a moderate yet the climbs are steep!
Jenny, our hike leader shared her experience with us and made us feel safe throughout the week. Walks were varied each day with breathtaking views. Zoe and Ben were great hosts at Chalet Chocolat. The facilities are very comfortable, the daily homemade cakes and 3 course dinners were delicious and worth going for! Chalet is in a good location where you wake up and watch sunset over the mountains from the garden and hot tub each day. It was the perfect hiking holiday.
waking up and seeing sunset over the mountains from the garden and hot tub each day.
Jenny, our hike leader shared her experience with us and made us feel safe throughout the week.
A must do trip for hiking lovers!
Lovely chalet about 20 mins walk from centre of Chamonix with easy access to buses & trains. Our hosts, Zohi & Ben were lovely and looked after us really well with a freshly baked cake waiting for our return each afternoon and some really tasty dinner menus. Essentially, nothing was too much trouble which goes for our walk leader; Jenny who inspired us all with her enthusiasm, knowledge and fitness. Fantastic holiday throughout which was over way too soon. Roll on next Exodus trip!
It's hard to pick just one moment - scenery was breath-taking and the whole experience has inspired us to start planning our next trip.
A big thank you to Paul, Zohi & Ben from Chalet Chocolate and my fellow hikers who made this trip such a memorable holiday & a fun experience for us. Five days of good walking/ amazing views/ delicious food/ fun chat and a cosy chalet to return to every afternoon where Zohi’s freshly baked cake and tea would be waiting.
Ben & Zohi were wonderful hosts, nothing was too much trouble and the 3 course evening meals were a stand-out. There was plenty of time after a great days walking to rest, soak in the outdoor hot tub with a view up to Mt Blanc, eat more cake while you reviewed the days photos or nip to the local pub with your new friends!
Too hard to pick just one. Every day we were rewarded with the most stunning views of Mt Blanc and the surrounding glaciers. I doubt I will ever have a hot chocolate as good as the one at Walter Benotti refuge on the Italian day. Lunch on our final day at the top of Col des Posettes looking at the cloud cover move through the valley was pretty spectacular.
Paul our guide was very knowledgable & approachable. He managed the various fitness levels and personalities of the group such that everyone felt included, each experienced their own personal satisfaction on the days hike whilst walking as a team.
Have a reasonable base fitness so you can manage the 2-3 hrs of climbing on most days. Do some hill walking or stair climbing. I had never used walking poles before and am now a convert. Save your knees and pack them.
Excellent trip made more brilliant by Sarah and Rich who were the perfect hosts. Food was outstanding as were the cleanliness and quality of the chalet.
Sean also made a brilliant guide – very quiet but also sensitive to how people were feeling about the walks.
The group was well matched and I think bonded very well.
Probably seeing the Lac Bleu.
Sean made a brilliant guide - very quiet but also very sensitive to how people were feeling about the walks.
Just throw yourself into the experience.
good to provide a temporary home for day hiking in the beautiful mountain areas with a good guide;
healthy food, though not particularly delicious; yet for hikers this should be fine
good guide arranged the distance and difficulty according to the people’s capability; this is good
convenient for choose different routes each day, sending us to different starting points by cars or public transportation;
the cost is reasonable
two things for my hiking, first, mountain environments that provides exercises and good air; second, beautiful views here is have both
group is leader is very good; take good timing for stop and rest; flexible adjust routes to accommodate people's conditions (some of over 70s);
Staying at Chalet Chamonix was the icing on the cake for me. If you “live to eat” rather than “eat to live”, then you’ll appreciate home made cakes every day, delicious, freshly prepared salads, cheese, hams, baguettes, fruit etc for lunch. Zohi was a fabulous chalet host and superb chef. I enjoyed all of our three course dinners. Popular with our group were the haricot beans, cheese souffles, tartiflette, meringues, panacotta, cheesecake, well, pretty much everything really! There was much interest in recipes:) I particularly appreciated how Zohi accommodated my preference for vegetarian/fish at short notice. Ben was quietly efficient and ensured all the “behind the scenes stuff” worked and was on time. The bar arrangement in the chalet worked well too.
Unexpectedly fabulous weather and a fun group. So many days with beautiful views and great to see different aspects of Mont Blanc. I really enjoyed the paragliding experience. The hot tub was very sociable and a beautiful finale to each day with the backdrop of the mountains.
Jenny is experienced and passionate about the mountains, and kept us informed with daily briefings so we knew what to expect. Many of us relaxed and didn't always listen attentively which led to some funny experiences on our free day when some of us caught a bus going in the wrong direction and another group couldn't work out how to open the train door. None of this was a big deal. It made for some funny stories.
Walking poles save your knees and apparently it's a requirement for companies to provide them to all Chamonix mountain guides. Thin gloves are useful if it's a bit nippy, particularly if you use walking poles. If you enjoy snacks eg crisps, nuts, energy bars, chocolate etc, there is a local supermarket nearby and also a rather fine bakery. The lunches available to pack up at the chalet are healthy and nutritious and you really don't need anything else unless you want additional snacks.
Sarah and rich were amazing hosts the food was out of this world and always on time
Meeting other guests and hearing the travel stories
Very clam and organised and knowledgeable
Put simply, one of the best holidays I have ever been on! I cannot recommend this trip enough as a complete de-stressing and uplifting break away. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and the walks (although a bit shorter than I had imagined!) let you see some of the highlights of this stunning area. The chalet is a good size for relaxing in the evenings – and the hot tub is a nice extra feature (we had it seating 8 of us). The afternoon tea and delicious evening meals prepared by Rich and Sarah also truly make this holiday something very special. I fully recommend this trip to others.
I enjoyed all the walks but in particular the Aguiles Rouges and Aguilettes de Houges were for me the most breathtaking views. These walks were around the 2.5-4 hour mark of walking with some steep sections but plenty of breaks,a nice lunch stop and time to take in the scenery made the day longer. Other than our group, we barely saw any other people at Aguilettes de Houges which was very special.
Bring a sunhat!