Half-day hikes

Enjoy a unique experience discovering our valley! Half-day outings led by certified mountain leaders, through forests, wildlife habitats, and sweeping panoramic views. Group or private options available from age 6, as well as special afternoon sessions dedicated to children.

Program

Several time slots are available depending on the outing: morning, afternoon, or late day.

In the heart of the majestic Val Montjoie, between alpine forests, flower-filled mountain pastures, and sweeping views over the Mont Blanc massif, our half-day hiking program invites you to discover the mountains at a gentle pace.
Accessible and friendly, these outings are designed to combine the pleasure of hiking, discovery of the natural heritage, and shared moments along the way. Whether you are an occasional walker or a lover of spectacular scenery, let yourself be guided along carefully selected routes that reveal the full beauty and authenticity of the Val Montjoie.

Approximate elevation gain and duration: between 250 and 350 meters of elevation gain – total duration 3 hours, including 2 hours of walking.

The final 2026 group program will be available in late spring, and bookings for these outings will open at the same time.
Bookings for private programs are already available online under the “Book Online” tab.

2025 Program:

SUNDAY

  • 9AM/12PM Morning Trail Running Introduction in SAINT GERVAIS or CONTAMINES
  • 9AM/12PM Morning Panoramas and Nature Balconies in SAINT GERVAIS – LE BETTEX

MONDAY

  • 9AM/12PM Morning “Little Trappers” 7 to 12 years old in CONTAMINES
  • 4PM/7PM Photo Outing in SAINT NICOLAS DE VÉROCE

TUESDAY

  • 5AM/8AM Sunrise and Breakfast in SAINT NICOLAS – LES CHATTRIX
  • 2PM/5PM Afternoon “Little Trappers” 4 to 6 years old in LE FAYET

WEDNESDAY

  • 9AM/12PM Morning Botanical Hike in SAINT GERVAIS

THURSDAY

  • 9AM/12PM Morning Panoramas and Nature Balconies in SAINT GERVAIS – LE BETTEX
  • 7PM/10PM Late-Day Sunset and Aperitif in SAINT NICOLAS – LES CHATTRIX

FRIDAY

  • 1:30PM/4:30PM Afternoon Freshness in the Nature Reserve in CONTAMINES

The mountain leader may adjust the program based on weather conditions, mountain conditions, and participants’ skill levels.

Photo gallery

Details

In the heart of the Val Montjoie, our half-day hiking program offers a comprehensive, engaging, and accessible introduction to the mountains. Designed to suit all audiences, it combines nature exploration, a dynamic hiking approach, environmental awareness, and special moments of shared experience.

Over the course of these outings, participants can immerse themselves in the rich alpine flora of the mountain pastures, discover or refine their trail running skills on alpine trails, set off on adventure during the half-day “Little Trappers” sessions specially designed for children, or hike to superb high-altitude lakes for moments of contemplation facing the surrounding peaks.

Some excursions take place within the Réserve naturelle nationale des Contamines-Montjoie, an emblematic protected area of the massif, offering an exceptional setting to understand the fragile balance of wildlife, flora, and natural environments.

Accessible, adaptable, and carefully guided, this program invites everyone—whether contemplative, athletic, or an aspiring explorer—to discover the Val Montjoie in a different way: by taking the time to observe, to feel, and to be amazed.

Dates

Group outings: every day in Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, or Les Contamines.
Private outings: every day; the location and theme are defined with your mountain leader according to your preferences.

Registration and payment

Directly on our website, by phone or by email, as well as at our Saint Gervais office year-round and at our Les Contamines office during the summer school holidays.

Supervision and participants

Maximum 10 participants per mountain leader (8 for children’s outings). Group departures are guaranteed from 6 participants. You will be supervised by a state-certified mountain leader.

Tour des Fiz Yves Jacquemoud

Physical and technical level

These outings are accessible to anyone in good physical condition. The route involves 250 to 350 meters of elevation gain for approximately 2 hours of actual hiking (depending on the outing), within a 3-hour activity, at a steady and unhurried pace. No prior experience is required: the mountain leader adjusts the pace and breaks to suit the group’s level.

Prices

Group rate (Summer 2025):

  • €30 to €40 per person depending on the outing

Private package rate, already available to book online for Summer 2026:

  • 1–4 participants: €180
  • 5–7 participants: €200
  • 8-10 personnes : 220 €

The price includes

  • Guidance by a certified hiking guide

Insurance

Insurance is not included; you must have liability coverage to participate in these outings.

Equipment list

  • High-cut hiking boots, preferably waterproof, with good ankle support
  • warm and breathable clothing
  • backpack
  • water bottle
  • snack
  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen and lip balm

Rendez-vous

The outings take place at various locations across the Mont Blanc massif, selected according to the theme of the hike. The starting points are easily accessible and provide quick access to some of the finest routes in the area.

Meeting points vary depending on the selected date and location.

Some outings require the use of your own vehicle to reach the starting point.

Follow us on Instagram

For all the latest news, you can follow us on social networks, here are the upcoming events.

Site under construction

Our website is currently in its finalization phase.
If you notice any issue or error, please feel free to let us know!

You can call us at (+33)4 50 47 76 55.