All-Women Snowshoeing at the Foot of Mont Blanc

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 3-day all-women snowshoeing tour in Courmayeur and Mont Blanc
    • Accommodation (1 night in Bonatti Hut, 1 night in 4* QC Termemontebianco)
    • All meals during the tour
    • Spa entrance

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to starting point and from departure point
    • Snowshoes, walking sticks, and avalanche equipment (available for rent)
    • Snacks and drinks
    • Massages and other spa treatments
    • Travel insurance
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Courmayeur and Mont Blanc snowshoeing tour is ideal for those who like the combo of being active outdoors and pampering themselves in wellness hotels. Snowshoeing isn’t difficult, but you still need to be fit enough to walk up to 4-5 hours per day, 3 days in a row.

• What if I’ve never snowshoed before?

  Snowshoeing is easy and anyone can pick it up quickly. As the saying goes, “if you can walk, you can snowshoe”. If you’ve never gone snowshoeing before, heading out with a guide is your best bet. They’ll take care of the planning, introduce you to the basics, and go through safety and correct snowshoeing techniques with you before heading out on the tour. They also have the experience and avalanche training to keep you safe.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of personal items we recommend bringing:

  • • Small backpack or day pack
    • Walking sticks — available to rent
    • Snowshoes — available to rent
    • Avalanche safety equipment — available to rent
    • Sunglasses or ski goggles
    • Wool or synthetic hat, headband or balaclava
    • Wide-brimmed hat or sun cap
    • Gloves or mittens
    • Liner gloves
    • Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
    • Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
    • Down jacket or vest
    • Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
    • Polyester fleece insulating mid-layers
    • Neck gaiter and roll-neck
    • Face-mask — optional
    • Extra clothing layers & socks
    • Snow boots or waterproof hiking boots
    • Water bottle and 1L of water or hydration bladder
    • Thermos with a warm beverage
    • Food you can eat on-the-go
    • Sunscreen and lip balm
    • Camera — optional

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this all-women snowshoeing tour in Mont Blanc, the client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
    • If you can’t make the set dates, let us know and bring at least 3 snowshoeing buddies—private trips can be arranged. Please note that the price will be higher in February or during the weekends.

  Snowshoeing in Mont Blanc can also be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  Your Mont Blanc snowshoeing tour starts in the little town of Entrèves close to Courmayeur. To get there, most people fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). From there, you can take a bus or rent a car to Entrèves. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet.

• Safety measures in Italy

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

  • • If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund.
    • For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen (119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
    • For cancellations seventy-five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
    • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.