French Alps

Mont Blanc dominates the physical landscape which provides many opportunities to conduct fluvial, glacial and biogeography studies. This is a great location to study the impact of tourism on the natural environment as well as the growth of the alpine settlement. Our Educational Guide and educational Resource Pack will truly enhance your tour too. 

Study Themes		Recommended Geography Visits
Human; Alpine Settlements, Ski Resort Development, Impact of Tourism, Settlement Growth & Development, Transhumance & Land Management, Winter & Summer, Tourism Physical: Fluvial Studies, Vegetation Regeneration, Geology, The Glacial System, Deglaciation & Succession, Outwash Plains & Processes, Hazards & Glacial Evolution, Alpine Ecosystem Transect, Climate & Micro-climate		Chamonix Le Bettex Aiguille du Midi & the Mer de Glace Le Brevant Trient Glacier Bossons Glacier & Outwash Plain Annecy

8-Day Inclusive French Alps Package from only £455pp* travelling October 2011

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1     Depart school for ferry crossing. Day 2 Arrival & welcome Course introduction Local orientation Evening meal at hotel Meeting room available if required Day 3 The Bassons Glacier Day Evening meal at hotel Meeting room available if required Day 4 Trient Glacier Day Evening meal at hotel Meeting room available if required Day 5 Chamonix half day session followed by leisure time in resort Evening meal at hotel Meeting room available if required Day 6 Le Brevant Study Day Evening meal at hotel Meeting room available if required Day 7 Le Bettex half day exploration Report writing or leisure time Depart early evening for overnight travel home Day 8 Arrive back at school.

Price includes: Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay¹ 5 nights full-board accommodation at Hotel Belle Etoile includes packed lunch from day 2 NST Educational Guide & International Mountain Leader where required Visits shown Extensive group travel insurance  Generous free place ratio of 1 in 8

*Price shown based on 40 paying passengers departing in October 2011 from England & Wales & is subject to availablility. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown. ¹ Subject to EU drivers' regulations.

Other dates & prices are available. Please call for details.

Please note: All itineraries shown can be tailor-made to suit your group. For full details on what's included in the prices shown on this website, please contact us.