Travel camps
Travel camps for teenagers: by bike, on foot and by the sea
For teens aged 12 to 17 who want more than one chalet: cross the Swiss Alps by bike, trek around Mont Blanc through three countries, or spend the week on the water in Mallorca. A new place most days, a group that carries the adventure together.
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At a glance
- Ages Bike Travel 12 to 17, Tour of Mont Blanc 13 to 17, Mallorca 12 to 17
- The idea The group moves from place to place instead of staying in one chalet
- Nights Mostly in tents; mountain huts on the Tour of Mont Blanc
- Fitness More than on the residential camps: see each camp below
- Languages English and French, with teens from Switzerland and more than 30 countries
- When Weekly sessions in July and August; the Tour of Mont Blanc runs on some weeks only
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Bike Travel Camp: across the Swiss Alps
A bike trip through the Swiss Alps and Pre-Alps, a new place most days, sleeping mostly in tents, while a vehicle carries the luggage. Long distances with a lot of climbing on roads, gravel and trails: a good cycling level and fitness are essential. Bikes are provided.
For a younger beginner, the MTB and Cycling programme of the junior camp teaches the skills from the start.
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Tour of Mont Blanc: three countries on foot
A backpacking trek around the Mont Blanc massif, through France, Italy and Switzerland, sleeping in tents and mountain huts. It is a real expedition: hiking every day with a backpack and cold nights at altitude. Hiking experience and broken-in boots are strongly recommended. The pace is set for the group: we walk as fast as our slowest hiker.
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Mallorca Water Sports: a week by the sea
Water sports and adventure by the sea in Spain, for teens aged 12 to 17. Camps abroad have one price for everyone, wherever the family lives.
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Our travel camps
The three travel camps, with their dates and prices:
Mont Blanc massif
Tour of Mont Blanc Camp
From CHF 1'300 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'900 / week | International participant
Switzerland
Bike Travel Camp
From CHF 1'210 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'630 / week | International participant
Mallorca | Spain
Mallorca Water Sports Camp
From CHF 1'380 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'380 / week | International participant
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Why a travel camp
Active, not passengers
Teens help plan the route, navigate, fix punctures and cook outdoors.
One crew
A small group that shares the road, the tents and the meals all week.
Safe on the move
Supervised from departure to return, with someone responsible for first aid always there.
Off the grid
Phones kept safe; calls home depend on mobile reception.
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Questions parents ask
Is a travel camp right for my teen?
If your teen is 12 or older, active and curious, yes. The travel camps ask for more fitness than the residential camps. If you are unsure, talk to us before booking: we'll help you choose.
Is the Bike Travel Camp suitable for a beginner?
No. It covers long distances with a lot of climbing, so a good cycling level and fitness are essential. For a young beginner, the MTB and Cycling programme of the junior camp is ideal.
Is the Tour of Mont Blanc very hard?
It is a real expedition: hiking every day with a backpack, nights in tents and huts, and cold nights at altitude. Hiking experience and broken-in boots are strongly recommended, and good fitness is needed.
Where do the teens sleep?
Mostly in tents, with a vehicle carrying the luggage on the Bike Travel Camp, and in tents and mountain huts on the Tour of Mont Blanc.
Can I call my teen during the week?
There is a call day every week, and the team can always be reached in an emergency. On the travel camps, calls depend on mobile reception.
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