Storing Your Luggage: What to Do with Your Suitcase During Your Trek
Many of our clients travel from afar, and their trek with us is just one part of a bigger adventure. If you’re bringing a suitcase or extra luggage beyond what’s needed for the trek, you’ll need a secure place to store it while you’re in the mountains. Here’s how to keep your belongings safe and organised during your trek.
Where to Store Your Suitcase During Your Trek
There are two main options for storing your extra luggage while you’re on the trail:
1. Hotel Luggage Storage
If you have pre- and post-trip accommodation at the same hotel, you can usually store your suitcase there for the duration of your trek. Many hotels offer luggage storage either for free or for a small fee. If this is your plan, we recommend confirming with your hotel in advance to avoid any surprises.
2. Chamlockers – Secure Storage in Chamonix
For those who don’t have a hotel to store their suitcase, Chamlockers in Chamonix provides secure, dedicated storage. This is an excellent option if:
- You’re staying in different hotels before and after the trek.
- You want a secure, independent solution.
Chamlockers ensures that your extra luggage is safely stored while you enjoy your trek worry-free.
What to Pack in Your Trekking Duffle vs. What to Leave in Storage
Your Trekking Backpack (Self-Carry) or Duffle (for Luggage Transfers)
This is the bag that will either be carried by you or transferred between accommodations (if using our luggage transfer service). It should contain:
- Clothing and essentials for the duration of the trek.
- Trekking gear such as extra layers, toiletries, and sleepwear.
- A soft duffle bag (max 15kg) if using luggage transfer.
- Please check the kit list of your trip for a full packing guide.
If you are using our luggage transfer service, you will also have a daypack, which is a small backpack in which you carry essentials for the day.
What to Leave in Storage
Your stored luggage should contain any items you don’t need for the trek, such as:
- Your suitcase or large travel bag.
- Any extra clothes for other parts of your trip.
- Valuables or fragile items that shouldn’t be left in luggage transfers.
- Any electronics or items not needed in the mountains.
Final Tips for Luggage Storage
- Label your stored luggage with your name and contact details.
- Check storage costs in advance, whether at your hotel or Chamlockers.
By planning your luggage storage ahead of time, you’ll ensure a smooth, stress-free trek without having to worry about what to do with your extra bags.
