• Shared equipment (ropes, carabiners) is provided.

• High-altitude hiking boots

• An ice axe, crampons with anti-balling plates, a harness equipped with two screw-lock carabiners (available for hire)

• 1 helmet

• Quickdraws, descender (if you have one)

• A pair of gaiters

• A sleeping bag liner (blankets are provided in the refuge)

• A small toiletries bag

• Sunscreen (face and lips)

• A headlamp with spare batteries

• A pocket knife

• A water bottle

• Toilet paper + lighter

• Two to three plastic bags (100 liters) to protect your backpack in case of rain.

• Beanie
  
• Sun hat (or cap) and/or scarf
  
• Glacier sunglasses
  
• 1 pair of fleece or wool gloves
  
• 1 pair of gloves
  
• Breathable technical underwear
  
• Breathable technical base layer (carline, light fleece, etc.)
  
• Fleece jacket
  
• 1 windproof and waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex type)
  
• 1 pair of comfortable mountain pants
  
• 1 pair of windproof pants (Gore-Tex type)
  
• 2 pairs of socks, one thin pair and one thicker pair.
  
• Telescopic poles (recommended)
  
• Thermos or water bottle (minimum 1 L)
  
• Minimum toiletries (no showers in the refuge)
  
• Small first aid kit adapted to your needs (blister plasters, personal medication, etc.)
  

Your guide will carry a collective first aid kit, but it is important to bring a small personal first aid kit.

Individual first aid kit to be prepared with your doctor:

• Painkillers (avoid aspirin).

• Anti-inflammatories (tablets and gel).

• Bandages and blister plasters in case of blisters.

• Elastoplast (excellent for preventing blisters on the heels).

• Sunscreen and Biafine.

• Water purification tablets (such as Aquatabs).

Bottled water is very expensive in mountain huts.

• If necessary, a mild sleeping pill and/or earplugs for the night.

• Your personal medication...

• Antispasmodic

• Anti-diarrhea medication

• Anti-emetic medication

• Intestinal antiseptic

• Eye drops

This list is not exhaustive.

No visa required

No mandatory vaccination

Before your departure, it is important to be in good physical condition, in line with the expectations of the program and the activity. Daily physical activity and regular endurance sports training are essential for high-altitude mountain activities. Please inform the agency of any medical information and particularities concerning your health: food allergies, diabetes, cardiovascular accidents you may have had, asthma, etc.

It is important to consult your doctor well in advance of your departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit and any personal medical supplies you may need. Please bear in mind that we are often in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Please read the brochure and itinerary for your chosen trip carefully to ensure that it is suitable for you.

Please note that you will be traveling at high altitude. Most individuals can travel at 2,500 meters with minimal effects. However, everyone reacts differently to altitude and altitude sickness can occur. For more details on how to prepare for your trip, please consult your doctor.

Unpredictable weather is part of the charm of any mountaineering course. In this mountain range, the weather can change very suddenly, the wind can blow very strongly, and snow can fall heavily at medium altitudes, even in the middle of summer. We are therefore very vigilant in anticipating weather changes and, if necessary, we adapt our programs according to the conditions ahead.

Most of the places where you will be staying will have electricity. If you are worried about running out of battery power, we recommend bringing an external battery. Plugs in France are unique in that they are both male and female: they have two prongs and a receptacle. If you need an adapter, please purchase one before you leave.

Standard time (CET: Central European Time): UTC +1

Summer time (CEST: Central European Summer Time): UTC+2

We do our best to offer trips that respect the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. Our goal is to allow our visitors to discover the different facets of a country by taking you off the beaten track and putting you in touch with nature and its residents, while ensuring that your visit has no negative impact on the natural environment. Most of our accommodations are managed by locals. Most of the income generated during your stay will therefore remain in the region. The art of cooking and the joy of tasting food are part of our daily life. Each region has its own specialties, and you are sure to enjoy them! Water is a precious and rare commodity. Our team and those traveling with us are therefore strongly advised to use it wisely and avoid excessive water consumption whenever possible. Please try to recycle your waste whenever possible, even though recycling may not be a concept practiced everywhere in the world. Be mindful and respectful when hiking. Be sure to wear shoes that are suitable for your activity and avoid picking flowers, moving rocks, or lighting fires.