Frankfurt International School
22nd-24th March 2009
Chamonix/Argentičre
“Glacier world, above and below . . .”
Programme
| 8:30 | Leaving Geneva after breakfast |
| 10:00 | Arriving in Chamonix Buy food provisions for packed lunch |
| 11:00 | Ride with rack and pinion train to Montenvers, 1913 m Guided tour of the glacier caves on the Mer de Glace |
| 16:00 | Occupy accommodation at gite – refuge la boerne in Argentičre |
| 19:00 | Evening meal |
| 20:00 | Lecture on mountain/avalanche safety |
| 7:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Depart for snowshoe hiking day in the mountains with local guides |
| 15:00 | Visit the Ecole Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme Lecture on climbing history of the Monte Blanc |
| 18:00 | Return to gite – refuge la boerne |
| 19:00 | Evening meal |
| 20:00 | Reflection and free time |
| 8:00 | Depart after breakfast for Frankfurt via Martigny (if the pass is open) |
The trip includes
- Accommodation and food (half pension)
- Ride with rack and pinion train
- All equipment required
- Hire of guides
- Entree fees
- Lectures
Costs
? € per person (pupil and teacher)
Programme may change according to weather and snow conditions.
