Thin Air Adventures Ltd
We specialise in Alpine Adventures for students between the ages of 12 and 18. Based in Chamonix, France in the heart of the French Alpine region, we explore the wonderful and majestic mountain environmet around Mont Blanc. Our trips will teach the students how to climb on rock on local crags as well as on ice. We introduce students to walking and climbing on ice on some of the largest glaciers in Western Europe. Having acquired these skills, the group will then go on a three day trek across several glaciers in the area staying in a series of alpine huts. Groups of students with previous experience will be taken on more challenging expeditions and may climb some local peaks above 3,000m. All our guides are qualfied to a very high standard and are used to dealing with students. We follow the ALAA code of practice and proceedures.
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| Property Amenities |
Restaurant |
Business Center |
Steam Room |
Bar |
Internet Connection |
Wheelchair Accessible |
Room Service |
Conference Facilities |
Animal Friendly |
Laundry Service |
Swimming Pool |
Concierge Desk |
Storage Areas |
Gym |
Travel Desk |
Car Park |
Sauna |
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Meal Options |
Non-Veg (all) |
Vegetarian |
Organic |
Non-Veg (fish/chicken) |
Vegan |
Ayurvedic |
Diabetic |
Low Salt |
Low Fat/Cholesterol |
Kosher |
Hindu |
Muslim |
| Nearby Attractions |
Chamonix is the focal point for the climbing and other outdoor activities in the area. It has a full range of local amenities including coinemas, sports complex, shops, travel etc. |
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Day 1 Arrival at Geneva Airport. Transfer to Chamonix. Collection of specialist climbing and trekking equipment. Overnight in Chalet. Day 2 Day on Mer du Glace. Familiarisation with crampons & rope work. Walking techniques on ice. Ice climbing. Overnight in chalet. Day 3 Rock climbing on local crag. Evening preparation for trek. Overnight in chalet. Day 4-6 Transfer and commencement of trek across glacier. Possible summit depending on group. Two overnights in mountain hut. Day 6 Last day of trek. Return to chalet. Day 7 Morning in Chamonix. Transfer to Geneva airport.
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Not Applicable
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Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
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