Wild Alps Winter
The Trip
Spend a week in the French snow! Far away from all the hustle and bustle of the slopes, we will take a wonderful ramble through the mountains and learn all about wilderness skills in a winter setting. We walk on snowshoes through snowy forests and over peaks above the tree line. We get to know the local wildlife and learn to identify animal tracks. You will learn to make your own shelter in the snow, how to navigate with map and compass and how to make fire with natural means. Furthermore, you will learn all about avalanche safety and dealing with the cold. The nights on this trip are adventurous. We sleep in remote mountain huts and a snow cave. In short, an unforgettable adventure.
Experience with snowshoes is a plus but certainly not required. However, it is desirable to be in good shape: long journeys through fresh snow and winter conditions can make conditions physically challenging. Furthermore, a flexible and adventurous attitude is indispensable for this trip and important for a winter trip like this is also the right equipment. More information can be found in the trip brochure.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Skills. These trips are for people who want to learn more about wilderness skills. Walking on snowshoes is not difficult. Experience is nice, but certainly not required. However, it is desirable to be in good shape: long trips through fresh snow and winter conditions can make conditions physically challenging. It may also be that there is actually less snow than expected. While trekking, please allow for a well-stocked 60-liter heavy backpack, with some safety equipment and group provisions in addition to your own on the first day. Furthermore, a flexible and adventurous attitude is indispensable for this trip. Experience with (wild) winter camping or the Wild Human trip is a plus, but not necessary.
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Practical
Cost
€1350,-
This includes:
6 nights in the mountains: in unmanned cabins, a snow den
and a chambre d’hote
two international mountain leaders
breakfast, lunch and evening meals
rental wintersafetygear
rental snowshoes
Logistics
You travel on your own or we travel group coordinated
by Rewild. The cost for this is outside the package price.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 5 people. A maximum of 8 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours Rewild uses the STO travel guarantee. This means that you pay the amount for the trip not to Rewild but to Stichting Derdengelden Certo Escrow. After you have booked on the website you will receive a payment email from Certo Escrow for further financial settlement.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
We leave early in the morning for the French Alps. Upon arrival, we will sleep in a cozy chambre d’hôte in the valley.
Day 2 through 6
Savages in the snow
Five days of back to basics. We roam the French backcountry and depend on each other. Meanwhile, we’ll teach you all about winter skiing and sleep in the mountains.
Day 7
Travel Day
After breakfast, we will travel back home.
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Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, cancellation is possible according to our terms and conditions: up to 8 weeks before departure you pay only the deposit, after that increasing costs apply up to 100% just before departure.
Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
What payment methods do you accept?
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