Our Journal
Keep up to date with the goings on in the mountain world. We're usually in the mountains ourselves, but whenever we have time to sit down and write some entries we will. If you have some topics you are interested in, why not send us a post that we can share here?
Adventure Base Ski Offering
Intro to Ski Touring For skiers who are new to ski touring and want to learn the basics. This is where it all begins. If you have never ski-toured before,...
The Cancelled Club
We no longer have any Cancelled Club treks available for 2026. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon!
Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Logistics + Shortcuts
Public transport / shortcut options Village shuttle to La Fontanette (Day 1): A local shuttle bus runs several times a day from the centre of Pralognan-la-Vanoise to the La Fontanette...
Getting To Your Adventure: Bernese Oberland Ski Tour
Trip Overview This route combines some of Switzerland’s most scenic valleys, mountain villages, and lakeside towns with the efficiency and comfort of the Swiss rail system. Staying in InterlakenThis trip...
Getting To Your Adventure: Tour des Glacier de la Vanoise
Getting to the Start Geneva is the closest airport to access to the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, (we recommend using Sky Scanner to help plan your flights). From Geneva: You can reach...
Self Guided Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise: FAQ’s
WHAT NOW? We're thrilled you've chosen Adventure Base for your Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise trek! From now until you set foot in the Alps, we're here to help...
Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Trek Kit List
KEY CLOTHING ITEMS Summary: Hard-shell Waterproof shell jacket (GORE-TEX or similar) Down or Synthetic warm jacket Mid layers (fleece or similar) Trekking t-shirts x 2 T-shirts for the refuges x1...
Training for Ski Touring
Why Training Matters Ski touring is both physically and technically demanding. You will spend long days skinning uphill, carrying a pack, before descending through varied snow conditions. The fitter...
Bushman & Blue: The Walkers Haute Route Trek
BUSHMAN AND BLUE ALPINE TREKS Self Guided Options Tour du Mont Blanc Trek - Learn more here Alta Via 1 Trek - Learn more here Walkers Haute Route Trek -...