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4.8 out of 5

Terri Pressly

Reviewed September 2023

Mount Blanc Highlights supported hiking

Overall a good trip, we stayed at Chalet Chalupa a short free bus ride from busy Chaminoux. Our Chalet hosts Adrian and Helena were exceptional and made us all feel at home. They cooked all meals, provided transport and kept the place clean. They went above and beyon to get me ice for my beverages, had home baked “End of hike treats” and created a family atmosphere among strangers. My favorite dessert was the cheesecake! This Chalet has a hot tub too! Our guide Jen was awesome as well, she took us on a bus ride to understand the system, let us know the bus would be crowded, pointed out good places to shop for deals and best food places. She also explained the cable car pricing for our free day. Every night she had a brief of the next day hike and what to expect.

Most Inspirational Moment

The kindness of all the people on the trip, Adrian, Helena and Jen. You see I fell at the end of our fist day, after the hike on a dirt road to town. I broke my leg in 2 places and was helicoptered to the ER. It was free by the way. Jen kept calm and called for the evacuation, she elevated my foot and kept me comfortable. She watched for signs of shock and covered me with a blanket. I had little pain and never went into shock. Jen stayed with my husband on the way to the ER and still completed her duties to the rest of the guest once she washed the helicopter roto dirt out of everyplace you can have dirt! I spent one night in the Chalet wating for a hospital bed, Adrian got a plastic chair and bag for my cast so I could shower with the aid of my husband. The room had a walk in shower ADA accessible! They provided ice pack for my elevated leg as I napped in bed and fed me lunch. They were caring and creative in accomodating me that night. I can't say enough about the support from Exodus travel in our time of need. My husband was able to complete 3 of the 5 hikes and everyone was gracious in keeping him engaged as I had surgery in France. It went well and by the way was exceptional, they have world class orthopedic trauma surgeons on staff. After all it is an area of extreme sports. Buy that trip insurance it is well worth it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jen is amazaing, she is caring, warm and paces hikes well. Our first day it was hot so she took us on a route that had shade a good bit of the up. She routed us past an ice creme place so we could stop and have a reward. Plenty of time for photo's. She made sure we all took a photo of a sign with her cell number and set up a chat if we wished to participate . She is a gem.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Buy trip insurance. Don't pack too much. Be open to different cultures and foods. Shop early for the best selection and rooms. Rooms were allocated by who signed up first, so ours was reasonable. Get in shape before you go, hike some elevation gain and hydrate well at least a week before and then on the trail. I'm a well traveled, experienced hike leader with WFA training and still I fell on a dirt road. I had hiking poles and was in great shape, accidents happen. Exodus treated us well and their staff supported us in every way. Go and enjoy the Mountains, pack rain gear, you never know.

D R

Reviewed September 2023

Amazing trip

What an amazing trip. Starting with the chalet and our amazing hosts – the accommodation was beautiful and comfortable, and nothing was too much trouble for Helena and Adrian. Every meal was special, healthy and delicious. For me and the other vegan on the trip, they went to a huge amount of effort, and even provided vegan cheeses for breakfast and prepared vegan cakes and other treats for the end of each hiking day. One of my souvenirs from the trip is one of Helena’s vegan cake recipes. So if you are vegan and wondering about this trip: it is definitely vegan friendly! Our three course dinners were always delicious and inventive. It was such a pleasure to cap off an extraordinary day on the alps with their hospitality and delicious food. And speaking of the hikes: the pictures in the hike preview are extraordinary, but are not misleading. The views on the hikes were really stunning. Our mountain guide, Hris, was fantastic. He was personable, knowledgeable, and did a great job leading a group of mixed abilities and interests.

Kay b

Reviewed September 2023

A wonderful first time in Europe

My stay at Chalet Chalupa was absolutely wonderful. The rooms were spacious, well-lit, and comfortable. The common areas were always clean and ready to use, and they even provided fresh fruit and tea every day. Helena and Adrien were simply the best hosts. They were attentive, always with a smile on their faces, and they surprised me with delicious special meals tailored to my dietary needs – they even had a different type of bread for me due to my health issues. It was the first time my diet didn’t pose a problem, and I could truly savor the delicious food. Adrien was friendly and provided us with a lot of information for our free day, enjoying helping us with the map and offering extra insights during our car ride. He genuinely has a wealth of knowledge about the area and enjoys sharing it. Helena, on the other hand, is a naturally pleasant person. She is sweet, cheerful, detail-oriented, and very intelligent. Our conversations were truly inspiring, and her cakes were simply delightful. In general the food overall was a pleasant surprise. Eugenia, our guide, is a strong, knowledgeable woman who expertly handled our large group.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were plenty of enjoyable moments. The views of Mont Blanc were breathtaking. Being able to finish the route alongside the group, despite our vastly different ages, was quite heartwarming. The conversations with Helena gave me the strength to keep up with the hikes and to believe in my abilities.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She's a sharp woman, with plenty of physical prowess, and she's got the knack for keeping the group united.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy the hikes fearlessly, pack some warm clothes in your suitcase (the weather can be quite unpredictable), and make sure to spend some time with the hosts to learn about them and their amazing bike journey.

Jane Neville

Reviewed September 2023

What a week!

We had a fabulous week in Chalet Chocolat, Chamonix. Tommy and Sol were friendly and welcoming Chalet hosts, the Chalet was well designed for our use and very comfortable. The walks were truly memorable – made so by our knowledgeable and encouraging guide Rob.It was an added bonus to be there for the UTMB – the Ultra Trailrunning Mont Blanc week. Rob made sure that we could watch the best bits and Chamonix was a real party place to be there then.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to judge - it was all good.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very impressed with his knowledge and ability to lead a group with quite a variety of walking speeds. Very encouraging when it was needed and always there if you had a wobbly moment.

Flossie Erben

Reviewed September 2023

Fantastic Trip & Team

The week at Chalet Chalupa was amazing! The hosts, Adrian & Helena welcomed us with bright smiles! The hikes were beautiful, even if the weather didn’t cooperate. The chalet was clean, and felt very comfortable. Augustin, our guide, was informative and took the whole group’s abilities into account. Things were well organized & went smoothly. The food was fantastic! All the meals were abundant and able to recharge all the calories we lost! Adrian, Helena & Augustin really went the extra mile to ensure we were happy. I enjoyed Chalet Chalupa & the Mont Blanc Highlights.

Most Inspirational Moment

I really enjoyed the top of the mountain views. The views, regardless of the weather were just breathtaking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very knowledgeable, able to manage a large group and could infuse a sense of fun with a professionalism & safety.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring & pack layers of clothes & plan for unpredictable weather.

Suzanne Hoy

Reviewed August 2023

A Fabulous Trip!

Five amazing and beautiful hikes! A fabulous guide and a lovely host and hostess!

Most Inspirational Moment

We’ve hiked before, but this was hiking on a whole other level. The tips and tricks that allowed us to reach each summit was inspirational and the nature and beauty around us was picture perfect.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Maria was inspirational and kind. He encouraged us, helped keep us safe and provided us with tips along the way. He was an excellent guide with a love of nature.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hikes can be challenging. The best attitude is a positive, “can do” attitude.

David McGill

Reviewed August 2023

Exhilarating and Invigorating

Comfortable, attractive, beautifully located accommodation, perfectly suited to its intended purpose.
This was complemented in particular by the hosts Adrian and Elena, who went out of their way to welcome us. Courteous, friendly, attentive and professional in their roles, plus excellent in their choice of food provision, particularly dinner to come back to after the strenuous walks which amassed an appetite!
Maria the tour guide really added to the pleasure of the walks, with his manner, friendliness, enthusiasm and planning of routes.
A good friend of mine joined me on this trip, his first with Exodus. Used to beach holidays with his kids, this holiday, the hosts and the scenery exceeded his expectations. He’ll be an Exodus regular yearly now.
I’ll repeat this trip periodically due to the ongoing beauty of the Mont Blanc surroundings. Between these trips, I look forward to visiting other locations with Exodus.

Lucy Hockenhull

Reviewed August 2023

Fabulous scenery

Loved this walking trip. We are active walkers but this was our first guided trip and it was fantastic. Fred our leader was great – the right combination of knowledgable, friendly and enthusiastic. The walks are all enjoyable but sufficiently different in terms of scenery and style. There was an issue with the MB tunnel which caused us to do an alternate walk – but the group was flexible and we enjoyed the alternative. The weather in August was quite variable from fairly cool and damp to hot and humid – so you potentially will need all your high mountain gear options. The group, as usual, was a great mix of people and we enjoyed everyone’s company along the trails. Chalet Chocolat is comfortable and the food provided by Sole and Thomas was delicious and varied.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Aiguilettes des Houches and the 360 degree mountain views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fred our leader was great - the right combination of knowledgable, friendly and enthusiastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The weather in August was quite variable from fairly cool and damp to hot and humid - so you potentially will need all your high mountain gear options.

Rishi Minocha

Reviewed August 2023

An incredible trip!

Had a fantastic time in Chamonix. A very well organized adventure through Exodus with a wonderful walking guide (Fred) and great support staff (Sol and Tom) who cooked fantastic food for us throughout the trip. This was the first guided walking tour my wife and I had done and we couldn’t recommend it more! We also had a great group of people who we spent the week with and are now fortunate enough to call our friends.

Most Inspirational Moment

Making it to the top of the mountain each day and having lunch with incredible views!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fred was a fantastic group leader. He ensured the group stayed together throughout each walk, was always patient and understanding and adapted when things didn't go exactly to plan. He was also a pleasure to speak with during the hikes and tried to accommodate our every request (e.g. finding an ice cream stop each afternoon).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Even if you're only in a half a mind to do this, don't think too much and just sign up. You won't regret it!

Marni Hebert

Reviewed August 2023

Amazing holiday

My husband and I just returned from this trip and it was absolutely perfect. The hikes had breathtaking views and were physically challenging but doable. Our accommodation at the Chalet Chocolat were very comfortable. The food that was prepared by our hosts, Sol and Tomas, was so delicious. It was so helpful not to worry about where and what we were going to eat each day. I can’t say enough about this trip. My husband and I made wonderful memories. Thank you 😊

Most Inspirational Moment

The first day we had a more challenging hike and I didn’t think I could do it. Our guide, Jenny, and our trip mates were so supportive. They were so patient and encouraging. Also all the scenery was so beautiful and everyday we saw something so inspiring.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide, Jenny, was so wonderful. She took care of every detail. She spent so much time planning everything. Especially, the plan for next day based on the weather and the feelings of the group. She went out of her way to make sure we all of our needs were met. I felt very safe with here as she was so knowledgeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would definitely recommend good hiking shoes and hiking poles. The ascent and descent in the Alps is definitely different than in other parts of the world.

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