McNab Alpine. Trekking and Mountaineering in the alps
McNab Alpine is a small specialised company that have been running the very best in alpine activities for over 9 years. Our treks and trips vary from the supported Tour du Mont Blanc to the extreme mountaineering on the summit of Mont Blanc.
Keeping it small means we all work closely together to give you the best hands on experience. We run everything from our own chalet in Argentiere, work with a great team of guides (all UIAGM/IFMGA qualified) and love what we're doing. So let us help you make your alpine experience the best.
The chalet is available for bed and breakfast throughout the summer.
Personalised trekking and mountaineering trips can also be arranged.
Our promise
Your booking is guaranteed
We do not take a booking unless we are going to run the trip, so you don't have to worry about waiting to see if the trip you'd like to go on is going to run!
No hidden costs
We do not have any hidden costs. We include all the forseen costs we can in your trip so you do not have extra to pay once you are here, and when we can we include full board. On the other hand we do not include costs that you may not need to pay, ie lifts, (you may not use) equipment (you may have your own), and flights and transfers (you may be arriving by car).
Individuals and Groups
We are happy to take individual or group bookings on any of our trips. We provide a discount for groups of 4 or more and can arrange exclusive treks/trips should the organised dates not suit. For further information contact us.
Chamonix
Chamonix has always been a favourite destination for the alpine enthusiast and with its huge variety of trails, treks and climbs in and around the valley, the Chamonix valley and surrounding alps have something to suit every level of alpinist.
Levels of difficulty
Treks
Although both treks and mountaineering holidays can be physically demanding our treks do not make use of any mountaineering equipment (unless roping up is required). The routes are a lower altitude to the mountaineering routes, do not cross the snow line and do not involve crossing glaciers. All of our treks are lead by qualified European Mountain Leaders.
Treks do vary in length, terrain and height gain, therefore to give you an idea about how our different treks compare we have given them a rating out of five which indicates how demanding the trek is.
Mountaineering
In comparison to our trekking holidays our mountaineering trips do involve the use of mountaineering techniques and technical equipment (often these are taught during the trip). Routes are generally higher, often above the snow line and will involve crossing glaciers. These trips are lead by UIAGM/IFMGA High Mountain Guides.
Levels of Difficulty
In order to compare our different mountaineering holidays we have awarded each trip a rating out of five for technical difficulty and a rating out of five for how physically demanding the trip is.
Our Accommodation
All our courses and treks are run from our chalet in Argentiere in the Chamonix valley. Our Chalet sits at the end of a quiet lane backing onto woodland. It has spectacular views of Mont Blanc and its massif. A wonderfully welcoming and comfortable chalet, guestes are treated to a hearty cooked breakfast, afternoon tea and exceptional 3 course meals. Further details.
Bed and Breakfast/Self catered
If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the Chamonix valley, our chalet is also open for bed and breakfast (with the option of dinner) from 20th April 2009 to October 30th 2009. The chalet can also be booked for self catering groups during the month of August 2009. further info