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Private tour in Chamonix Erik B
Chamonix/Désert de Platé, a unique and amazing landscape (full day tour)
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I’m Erik B., your private tour guide in Chamonix/Mont Blanc/Haute Savoie I’m a fifty-something ex-pat American who moved to the French Alps 20 years ago, fell in love with the region, and never left. I grew up in the Great Pacific Northwest of the United States, where I gained my passion for the outdoors, mountains, and hiking. After earning a Bachelor’s of Arts in a small private university in Oregon, I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where I lived and worked for about 10 years. Then my (ex) wife, who is French, and I, decided to move the family to France. After first settling in the Lyon region, I ended up finding a job in Geneva and purchased a chalet in the French Alps about 30 minutes from the city. After working for 25+ years as a recruiter/headhunter specializing in information technology, I have decided to seek a change of pace and leave the 9-to-5 office job to pursue my passion for exploring the mountains. I love to share with others the gorgeous, magnificent region that is the Alps, one of the most beautiful areas in the world. I look forward to showing my guests quaint mountain villages, breathtaking vistas, historical sites, and (for the hiking enthusiasts) amazing hikes that will allow you to explore and discover this region like the locals do. NB: I can also do custom tours and/or hikes. Contact me to discuss your ideas.
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Step Into a Surreal Alpine Dreamscape
Overview of your Chamonix tour
Overview of your Chamonix/Désert de Platé tour: Discover one of the French Alps’ most otherworldly landscapes on an unforgettable private guided tour of the Désert de Platé—a high-altitude limestone plateau unlike anything you've ever seen. Often described as a “lunar landscape in the heart of the mountains,” the Désert de Platé is a hidden gem perched above the Arve Valley, just a short journey from Chamonix. This vast, fossil-strewn karst plateau offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc, dramatic geological formations, and a profound sense of peace—accessible only to those who venture off the beaten path. We will take a ski lift up to the plateau, but also possible to hike up and/or down for those who wish to add some exercise to their tour. NOTES: You will need proper walking/hiking shoes and clothing in accordance with the weather of the day. My car fits 3 comfortably, but possible to accomodate a fourth person in the middle seat.
Your Chamonix tour itinerary
Your Chamonix/Désert de Platé itinerary: • Tailored Exploration: Discover the plateau at your own pace—choose from leisurely scenic walks or more challenging alpine hikes, adapted to your ability and interest. • Geology & Grandeur: Learn how this incredible “desert” of stone was shaped by ancient seas and glaciers, and see fossilized sea creatures embedded in the rock beneath your feet. • 360° Views of the Alps: From the summit of the plateau, enjoy jaw-dropping vistas of the Mont Blanc massif, the Aravis range, and the Fiz cliffs—perfect for photography or quiet contemplation. This tour can be tailored to your wishes within realistic expectations, please contact me with your questions.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
2024 Renault Clio
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Chamonix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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