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Escape to the mountains to relax, exercise and enjoy healthy eating. The perfect blend to unwind and refresh the body and mind. Nordic Walking is normal walking made more effective by the use of specifically designed poles. Easy to learn and enjoy!

Price:

£625 or 750 Euros

Duration: 4 or 5 days including arrival and departure
Departures: 20 - 23 June, and 19 - 22 Sept 2012
Start point: Chamonix, France
End point: Chamonix, France
 

Escape to the Nordic mountains for this 4/5 day holiday of complete relaxation, exercise and healthy eating. You'll take slow, relaxing Nordic walks through verdant valleys and along riverside trails, ride a cable car up to Aiguilles Rouge in order to explore the nature reserve, ride the Mont Blanc Express and truly learn how to unwind at the spa village of Pré St Didier, where the natural hot water baths of the spa house look out over uninterrupted mountain views. As well as all the pampering, you'll be able to take some time to explore the myriad cafes and restaurants.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Chamonix

Day 2:
A starter day to help you get back into the swing of Nordic walking techniques, plus a visit to the Aiguilles Rouge nature reserve.

Day 3:
Spend the morning walking through Alpine meadows and pine woods, before heading to the spa village of Pré St Didier to soak up the goodness of the natural hot water baths.

Day 4:
Ride the delightful Mont Blanc Express and follow the ancient stage coach route of the Chemin des Diligences, as well as sections of the Tour do Mont Blanc.

Day 5:
Departure Day

What price includes

 
  • full board accommodation
  • Nordic Walking Instructor/Guide
  • Cable car rides which are in itinerary
  • Entry to Thermal Spa
 

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Chamonix, France

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Chamonix Train Station

Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
Full information on booking

How to get there:
Train from London to Chamonix (via Paris)

 
Plan your journey by train to Chamonix
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Chamonix, France

Nearest train station to finish point:
Chamonix Train Station

Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
Full information on booking

How to get back:
Train from Chamonix to London (via Paris)

 
Plan your return train journey from Chamonix