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Trekking & snowshoeing walks in the Chamonix valley and beyond. We can organise anything from a half-day snowshoe hike in the winter, to a day out walking or mountain biking, to a multi-day trek such as the Tour du Mont Blanc or the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Not only are we are Tour du Mont Blanc specialists, but we also do some of the lesser known treks in the area, such as the Tour of the Monte Rosa, the Tour des Combins, Tour des Fiz, Tour des Dents du Midi, Tour des Muverans, and further afield. Whether you need a guided hike, or you'd prefer to be independent, let us do the organising! We can book your accommodation and transport for a self-guided trek. We also offer the Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, a day out on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, overnight trips to stay in a mountain refuge, and our excellent guides know every corner of the Chamonix valley!
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Jim Harrison
Sheffield, UK5 contributions
Aug 2019
Emma Jack was our guide on the Tour de Monte Rosa
I've been on seven treks in the Alps, including Chamonix-Zermatt, the TMB, and the Bernese Oberland. I've also managed to climb seven of the easiest peaks. The trip that I have enjoyed the most was the 2016 Tour de Monte Rosa led by Emma Jack. The weather and varied scenery were superb (except for day two which was wet and misty). The group was eclectic but friendly and the length and difficulty of the tour just right for me. The accommodation (five nights in hotels and five in refuges) was of a very good standard and was fabulous at the Rifugio Gabiet and at the Hotel Hannigalp in Grachen. The Theodulhutte and Europahutte were both in quite spectacular locations, though the latter was too stuffy on a hot summer’s night, despite the elevation.
Some of the credit for the success of the trip has to go to Emma. She was very professional and prioritised our safety, as all good guides do, but she also successfully combined being a friend on the trek with positive leadership, which is rare. The trek wasn't without incident, but Emma was very capable and able to fine tune the route to our individual requirements with obvious benefits. If I was considering a particular trek it would be a definite plus if Emma was involved, and it was interesting to note that most people in our Monte Rosa group had already trekked with Emma before. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a trip. It's nice to see that Cloud 9's photo gallery for Monte Rosa is currently all from our trip.
I've been on seven treks in the Alps, including Chamonix-Zermatt, the TMB, and the Bernese Oberland. I've also managed to climb seven of the easiest peaks. The trip that I have enjoyed the most was the 2016 Tour de Monte Rosa led by Emma Jack. The weather and varied scenery were superb (except for day two which was wet and misty). The group was eclectic but friendly and the length and difficulty of the tour just right for me. The accommodation (five nights in hotels and five in refuges) was of a very good standard and was fabulous at the Rifugio Gabiet and at the Hotel Hannigalp in Grachen. The Theodulhutte and Europahutte were both in quite spectacular locations, though the latter was too stuffy on a hot summer’s night, despite the elevation.
Some of the credit for the success of the trip has to go to Emma. She was very professional and prioritised our safety, as all good guides do, but she also successfully combined being a friend on the trek with positive leadership, which is rare. The trek wasn't without incident, but Emma was very capable and able to fine tune the route to our individual requirements with obvious benefits. If I was considering a particular trek it would be a definite plus if Emma was involved, and it was interesting to note that most people in our Monte Rosa group had already trekked with Emma before. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a trip. It's nice to see that Cloud 9's photo gallery for Monte Rosa is currently all from our trip.
Written 6 May 2020
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free-heelinUT
Salt Lake City, UT300 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
My friend and I did a 10 day self guided TMB trip with luggage transfer in September. We requested private rooms with private baths. I contacted 5 different companies and chose Cloud 9 because of the responsiveness, detailed sample itinerary, quality of the accommodations and value. The trip exceeded our expectations. Emma did a great job planning every detail. The app she provided us was incredibly detailed and included information regarding the trail options, food , toilet and water refill locations. We had great accommodations and our hotel in Chamonix provided free luggage storage. The night before we left Tina the Chamonix rep met with us and went over our itinerary, assisted us with downloading the best weather and transportation apps as well as emergency contacts. We felt well prepared for adventure. Although we did the self guided we were grateful to have access to Tina’s expertise via Whats App our entire trip. Several hikers we met who booked with other companies did not have this top notch service and were told to only contact them if it was a true emergency. I highly recommend Cloud 9 for self guided hiking trips.
Written 20 October 2024
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Steve M
45 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We just finished a 12 day Mont Blanc tour and with the help of Cloud 9 it was an incredible experience. Our original trip was booked in 2019 and postponed due to Covid. Cloud 9 offered a full refund or the opportunity to continue with no additional cost both years we postponed. Once we finally hit the trail, the accommodations, trip notes and attention to the smallest of details made the tour an outstanding experience for us. I will certainly consider using Cloud 9 again and highly recommend it to anyone wishing to tour Mont Blanc.
Written 22 September 2022
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Jean
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Many thanks to Emma from Cloud 9 Adventures who organised every detail of our cross country ski week across the Jura. Despite the challenging weather conditions, she reorganized for us tailor made transportation on a daily basis to where we could actually ski. Her expert knowledge of the area, the trails and all it's nooks and crannies shows that she has guided many people on those trails. We were well accompanied every step of the way through their great app. Three cheers for Cloud 9 Adventures for making this trip a wonderful holiday.
Written 16 February 2020
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Gabe V
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
I recently finished a self-guided Haute Route trip that Emma Jack planned from start to finish. The trip couldn't have gone any smoother. The trip was originally scheduled for the summer of 2020. Emma and the other group members exchanged over 300 emails over three years. Emma is detailed, responsive, and her experience outdoors and her logistical abilities are without parallel. Emma's detailed trip notes gave us the most up-to-date trail information and made navigation a breeze. She customized the trip based on our interests. She arranged all lodging, taxi services for luggage, and was in regular contact with us on the trail. I definitely couldn't see myself doing a trip like this without expert guidance and I can't recommend Emma Jack highly enough for this task. She went above and beyond in all aspects.
Written 23 July 2022
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Dario W
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The Tour du Mont Blanc vacation guided by Cloud 9 adventure was 10/10. It is the most memorable vacation I have enjoyed in my 63 years. We hiked for 8 days . Cloud 9 Adventure (led by Emma Jack) provided our route options every day and selected accommodations for our family of 5 every evening.
We covered more than 90% of the Tour in 8 days . The route descriptions/options/tools were detailed and adequate to allow us to hike without a guide. Cloud 9 assessed our fitness level (by self report) and matched the activities/routes very well. Emma asked lots of questions so that she could create route options that matched our family's goals and capability.
The accommodations were outstanding . The mountain towns /villages that we stayed in at night were breathtakingly beautiful. The Alps.... Witnessing the extraordinary mountains/valleys/rivers/waterfalls/fields/wildflowers was a powerful spiritual experience. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to spend 9 days in the mountains.
I searched on the web for a company that provided value and expertise. Cloud 9 fit everything we were searching for. You can not find a better team with experience and care for service than Cloud 9. If you are looking for the hiking trip of lifetime, I urge you to look at the web site and send an email to Cloud 9 to learn more about their services for The Tour du Mont Blanc.
We covered more than 90% of the Tour in 8 days . The route descriptions/options/tools were detailed and adequate to allow us to hike without a guide. Cloud 9 assessed our fitness level (by self report) and matched the activities/routes very well. Emma asked lots of questions so that she could create route options that matched our family's goals and capability.
The accommodations were outstanding . The mountain towns /villages that we stayed in at night were breathtakingly beautiful. The Alps.... Witnessing the extraordinary mountains/valleys/rivers/waterfalls/fields/wildflowers was a powerful spiritual experience. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to spend 9 days in the mountains.
I searched on the web for a company that provided value and expertise. Cloud 9 fit everything we were searching for. You can not find a better team with experience and care for service than Cloud 9. If you are looking for the hiking trip of lifetime, I urge you to look at the web site and send an email to Cloud 9 to learn more about their services for The Tour du Mont Blanc.
Written 19 August 2023
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4MileLake
Kawartha Lakes, Canada17 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
I stumbled across Emma and Cloud 9 while investigating a self guided hike on the TMB. Her company name was the name of our truck camper and her first and last name is a combo of my mother and fathers' names. It seemed like fate! Given our odd selection criteria for choosing Cloud 9 we couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. Emma is SO knowledgeable about the TMB and the surrounding area that we couldn't have been in better hands. We love to hike but not in a group. We like the flexibility to tailor our trips and Emma was very informative and willing to help us make this trip our own. Once we had nailed down the itinerary, Emma literally took care of every detail. Our expectation was that our accommodation and luggage transfer would be looked after but Emma takes it to the next level. The app and info that Emma provided for our journey included (but not limited to): General route info, accommodation details, meal options, . gpx files, things to do in the area, travel options to shorten or bypass a day and alternate routes that aren't in any of the guidebooks (one of our favourite features to help us get off the busy main trail!). The other deliverables that set Cloud 9 apart from other tour companies are up to date trail conditions (there hadn't been this much snow on the trail in 23 years) and a local contact, Tina, who is amazing. Tina met with us in person before we set off to give us some tips and final details and she also kept in touch with us every day via Whatsapp to alert us to any new trail conditions, weather concerns, road closures etc. Absolutely amazing. We never spent a minute thinking about logistics other than which route we were going to hike to get from A to B. Thank you Emma and team for your excellent communication, planning, knowledge and super personalities. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
Written 22 July 2024
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mikesutton79
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Our guide Heather was fun, accomodating and informative. She took us to spots off the beaten track that she discovered herself, and made us feel really comfortable as a wider group with other parties.
Emma who coordinated it all was very helpful and above all very patient with us and our poor admin and communication!!
Highly recommend an unforgettable experience with Cloud 9
Emma who coordinated it all was very helpful and above all very patient with us and our poor admin and communication!!
Highly recommend an unforgettable experience with Cloud 9
Written 27 May 2024
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Natalie Yu
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We had an amazing day hiking with Jason admiring views of Mont Blanc, the Bionnassay glacier and waterfalls. Jason was knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area, and tailored the hike according to what we wanted to see as well as our physical capacity. We are grateful he brought us on a trail we wouldn’t have known about otherwise! Emma was also a great help with coordination and brainstorming ideas with us in the lead-up to the hike. Highly recommend!
Written 8 June 2023
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Elizabeth B
Dietikon, Switzerland7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
6 of us hiked the Haute Route 7/11-21, 2022 from Chamonix to Zermatt. Cloud 9 transferred our bags and arranged our hike route with 2 huts and the rest hotels. Our trip directions were smooth and easy to follow. The accommodations were comfy and the food outstanding. The hiking route had sone breathtaking scenery. We didn’t have to worry much about food or accommodations, and we could focus on the challenging hike. Emma was gracious and expedient in all of our last minute needs. Thank you, Cloud 9.
Written 22 July 2022
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Going to be in Chamonix May 26-28 to do a day long sort of hike in that area. Any suggestions?
Written 30 April 2017
Yes, there's a lot of great hiking in Chamonix in May. I love doing either the Aiguillette des Houches (the Les Houches end of the valley), or perhaps the Aiguillette de Posettes (the Le Tour end of the valley). At the end of May there is usually still a fair bit of snow around, so it's important to choose a hike that won't be dangerous. Just let us know if you'd like to hire a hiking guide for the day. All the best, Emma
Written 30 April 2017
Hi!
I'm a solo traveler and will be in Chamonix for a day. How much do I need to pay for the trip?
Written 28 February 2017
Hello Shriddha, Many thanks for your message. If you'd like a full day private snowshoe guide, the price is £245. If you'd like to join one of our group trips, then we can organise one this Thursday or Friday for £70 for a half-day. Just drop us an email if you'd like to book anything or if you have any questions at all. We include snowshoe hire, avalanche safety kit, and pick-up and drop-off in the price.
Written 28 February 2017
Hi, I do plan to go to Lac Blanc as a day hike. how much itwould cost me? thank you
Written 10 August 2016
Hi there, the price is £245 per day for a guide - and the guide can take up to 12 people (the price is for the guide, not per person!). There are various ways of getting to and from the Lac Blanc: we recommend heading up from either the Col des Montets, or if you want to be more adventurous, taking the ladders from Tré-Le-Champ. Then you can descend via a different route to Argentière, or if you want a shorter day then we can take the Flégère cable car. Factor in an extra 15 euros for a one way ticket. Any questions, or if you'd like to book, just let us know!
Written 12 August 2016
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