Tour of Mont Blanc Camp – Section 1: Switzerland & France

On this page

1. About the trip
2. Day by day
3. The club in action
4. Trip in depth details
5. Where we stay
6. Safety & philosophy
7. Bilingual and International: English and French
8. A varied and action-packed programme
9. What families say
10. Instagram & YouTube
11. Brochure & webinar
12. Availability

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More details

• What's included

  • The price includes all costs of the participant during the camp period, i.e. all public or private transport during the camp, food, accommodation costs, and any common group equipment (tents and any other equipment related to the activities, harness and climbing equipment).
  • All inclusive: activities, accommodation, food, tours, etc.
  • Airport shuttle: transport from / to Geneva Airport included, for international participants.

  Not included: round-trip transportation to the meeting point and any personal equipment: sleeping bag (contact us if you need it), clothing and other personal expenses.

• Fitness & experience level

  A demanding hiking camp. Five to seven hours of walking a day with up to 1,350 m of climbing, carrying a backpack, and two nights of bivouac. Participants should be used to long mountain hikes.

  13-year-olds join after a fitness check with our team.

  It is the responsibility of legal guardians to honestly assess whether the participant has the required level before registering.

• Packing list

  Everything to bring is on our material list.

• Meeting point & travel

  Swiss participants meet at Lausanne station, international participants at Geneva Airport (included in the price). Transport is organised from both to Champex-Lac, where the camp starts, and back from Chamonix at the end of the week.

• Health, medication & dietary needs

  There is no nurse on the camp, but many of our staff are trained in first aid, and someone responsible for first aid and crisis management is always with the group. If your child falls ill or is hurt, the team takes them to the nearest doctor or hospital and calls you at the first opportunity.

  • Hand any medicine to the staff on arrival, with a written note on the dose and timing.
  • Give the details of medicines, allergies and diets in the trip preparation form in your family account, so the team knows before the camp.
• Safety & insurance

  Many of our staff are trained in first aid, someone responsible for first aid and crisis management is always with the group, and our policies follow the standards of the Vaud Youth Protection Service (SPJ).

  Every participant needs:

  • Health and accident insurance covering illness and accidents during the camp, rescue costs included (ambulance or helicopter)
  • Civil liability insurance

  If your child is not covered, you can add the insurance we offer when you book.

• Cancellation & refunds

  Our terms are those of the camp contract you sign when you book.

  • Without cancellation insurance, the camp fees are not refunded or transferred, whatever the reason.
  • With cancellation insurance (CHF 210 / week), booked for each child when you register, the camp fees are refunded, minus the price of the insurance, if your child cannot come because of an illness or an accident, or the death of a parent, brother or sister, or grandparent. Tell us in writing at least 48 hours before the camp starts, with a medical certificate or a death certificate.
  • The insurance does not cover a cancellation less than 48 hours before the camp, or an illness, injury or family situation that arises during the camp.
  • There is no refund for a late arrival, an early departure or a child sent home.
  • If a visa is refused, we refund everything except CHF 250 of administrative fees, on the written decision of the Swiss consulate or embassy.
  • If we cancel a registration, everything you paid is refunded.

  Every cancellation is made in writing.

• Languages

  We believe in bringing together an international community, which is why the languages spoken at the camp are French and English, which is what we have seen from our past experience and the huge benefit of mixing Francophones and Anglophones and learning from both groups.

• Why should I attend this camp?

  Participating in the “Tour du Mont Blanc” summer camp is an incomparable experience that combines adventure, learning and personal discovery in one of the most spectacular mountain environments in the world.

  It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty, challenge yourself physically while hiking around the Mont Blanc massif, and develop leadership and teamwork skills through various activities.

  You will also have the opportunity to meet young people from diverse backgrounds, enriching your experience through cultural sharing.

  This camp offers much more than just an adventure: it’s a quest for personal growth, independence, and memories that will last a lifetime.

• Itinerary and activities

  Section 1 walks the Swiss and French side of the Tour du Mont Blanc: Champex-Lac, Trient, the Col de Balme, the Lacs des Chéserys, Lac Blanc and the Grand Balcon Sud to Chamonix. The day-by-day programme on this page shows the week; the weather can change the order or the variant taken.

  Section 2, on the Swiss and Italian side, is a separate camp that can be booked on its own.

• Does the programme of activities change week by week?

  Yes. The Tour du Mont Blanc is two camps: Section 1 on the Swiss and French side, Section 2 on the Swiss and Italian side. Each runs two weeks of the summer and can be booked on its own; a participant who wants both books both, and can spend the week in between at another of our camps.

• Do you have any other questions?

  We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods and schedule a call or meeting with one of our employees.

  We will be happy to answer any doubts or questions you may have. Or find the list of all frequently asked questions on FAQs.