Description
In Samoens and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, the guides are in the spotlight! A festive day of mountain sports and ceremonies in the heart of the Haut-Giffre.
Meet at 2pm at Gorges des Tines for free introductory courses.
Join in the Fête des Guides! An authentic, festive day in the heart of the Haut-Giffre, between Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
In the morning, head to Samoëns to get the day off to a great start:
10am: Mass in the village church
10:45am: After mass, blessing of ice axes on the Place de la Grenette
Until 12pm: Official ceremony and medal ceremony for new guides
In the afternoon, we head for the Gorges des Tines, in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, for a full-scale experience starting at 2pm :
- Friendly welcome at the Les Tines parking lot (refreshments offered to visitors arriving by bike or public transport!)
- Guided walk through the ancient gorge, with explanations of its fauna, flora and heritage.
- Abseiling from the cliff
- Introduction to rock climbing
- as well as two spectacular zip lines over the gorge
A unique day to pay tribute to mountain guides, discover their profession, share their passion... and experience an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Alps!
