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Icicle
Alpine Treks & Walking Holidays
To view the full list of all our trekking courses around the
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Why choose Icicle for your Alpine trekking holiday?
The
photo above shows one of our trekking groups enjoying the panorama
of the Mont Blanc Massif from the Lacs de Cheserys in Aiguilles
Rouges, and who wouldn't want to experience views like this.
Icicle has been operating in the Alps since 2000, and we are
true established specialists in the region, not a one man band
or start up. You are financially protected through our bonding
with the Travel Trust Association and ATOL. We have a full time
office in Chamonix, with a resort team to support you whilst
on holiday. We guarantee that you are led by full qualified
trekking guides (UIMLA International Mountain Leaders) to ensure
your safety.
In addition, we are the first trekking holiday company to guarantee
all courses, so when you book your space is guaranteed, not
subject to minimum numbers. So why choose Icicle? Because we
are reputable, reliable, and knowledgeable. See you in the Alps!
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Chamonix
Trekking
This
must surely rank as one of the world's best bases for
a walking holiday. The valley is hemmed in by sharp granite
spires, tumbling glaciers, and snowy peaks. Each day's
trek has been designed to show you the most spectacular
viewpoints above Chamonix valley.
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Guided
Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
This
is one of the most famous circular treks, and it is understandable
why. Mont Blanc presents a different landscape on each
of its aspects, from the steep wooded valley side in the
Val Ferret, to glaciers in Chamonix valley. This is one
of the world's finest treks.
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Self
Guided Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
This
option is for those who wish to guide themselves, but
to have the logistic support of our Chamonix office, the
huts booked for you, equipment stored for your return,
and the provision of route cards, safety information,
and maps for the trek.
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Gran
Paradiso Trek & Summit
This
is a classic route and is a great mix of challenging trekking
and easy Alpine climbing to reach the highest point completely
in Italy. The holiday is over seven days, with five days
trekking and climbing. No previous climbing experience
is needed.
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The
Haute Route Trek
In
the summer months the famous Haute Route, from Chamonix
to Zermatt, can be made on foot as most of the deep winter
snows have melted. The traverse requires no mountaineering
experience, as all the skills required are taught to you
by the leader.
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Alpine
Trail Running
For
those of you who want to up the pace a bit, we are proud
to introduce our new Alpine trail running programme, where
some of the classic walks and circuits around the Chamonix
area are run in trail style. We offer scheduled dates
and private guiding.
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Snowshoeing
Courses
During
the Alpine winter there is too much snow for regular trekking,
as the woods and hills are covered by a thick cover of
snow, and the only way to trek is on snowshoes. it is
no wonder then, that snowshoeing is the fastest growing
winter sport in the world. It is easy to learn, and after
a few minutes training you are off and away. We offer
a wide range of snowshoe courses, from day walks to week
long snowshoe courses.
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Alpine
photo challenge...
Below
is a photo of an Icicle group trekking above the glacier of
the Mer de Glace, high above Chamonix. In the top left corner
of the photo is the stunning north face of the Grandes Jorasses.
Have a look at the photo, and answer the question beneath it
in our Alpine photo challenge...
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Question: Whilst looking at the photo on the screen of your
computer in your office or home, did you think how good it would
be to make those dreams come true, and put yourself in the picture?
We bet you did and if so, we hope that we can welcome you to
the Alps, and take you to trek in hundreds of landscapes as
impressive as the one above. So go on, turn off that computer,
dust off the walking boots, and see you soon.
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