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126 Grande Rue 74340 Samoëns
Book all your mountain adventures in one friendly place with ZigZag
ZigZag Mountain Activities
Summer 2018
English version
ParapentingA once-in-a-lifetime experience, not to be missed
Experience Samoëns from an entirely new angle, secured safely in tandem with your own professional pilot.
No experience is necessary, your pilot speaks English and will take care of it all while you sit back and enjoy the total liberty of free flight. With magnificent views in all directions, you’ll be on
a high for days afterwards !
Rest assured, there’s no jumping from a cliff involved (phew!). Parapenting simply entails running down a gently sloping alpine
pasture until your feet are no longer touching the ground. The experience is entirely relaxing, while utterly stimulating.
Those who suffer from vertigo needn’t miss out, as vertigo only affects you while your feet are touching the ground.
Anybody from 4 years of age can parapent, with no experience necessary at all. We recommend wearing a windproof jacket
and enclosed shoes that won’t fall off.
• Discovery Flight 85€ adult / 80€ child (flight time 10-25 mins depending on conditions)
• Criou Summit Flight (flight time 30-45 mins) 130€pp• Prestige Sunset Flight (flight time 60 mins) 180€pp
An HD video of your flight is available for 25€ +5€ deposit refundable upon return of SD card
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What to know before you go
• This activity requires fine weather
• All of ZigZag’s pilots speak English
• Meeting point - in front of the Banque Populaire, near the Hotel Les Glaciers in Samoëns
• Free shuttle bus transfers provided
• Cost - see above
• You need to bring - sports shoes & a windstopper
• Your guide will provide - wing, helmet, harness
• A high quality video of your flight is available
CanyoningAn unmissable summer activity
for the whole family
Ready to try something refreshingly new? Slip on a wetsuit and get ready to jump, swim, slide and abseil your way down one of the
region’s most extraordinary natural canyons !
Canyoning is an adventure activity for all ages and absolutely no previous experience is necessary. Its a great way to get outdoors and
into a totally refreshing new environment.
La Balme Suitable for adults and children 12yrs+
A hugely fun canyon ideal for adventurous novices, La Balme offers a great selection of waterfalls, natural waterslides and
swimming holes. Easy and accessible, it offers a fabulous introduction to canyoning.
Cost 60€pp, allow 3 hours total
Little La Balme Suitable for anyone over 8yrs
A child-friendly version of the larger La Balme descent, skipping all the bits that involve ropes.
A fun-filled descent especially conceived for kids, with lots of slipping, sliding and jumping in a fabulous natural playground !
Cost 45€pp, allow 2.5 hours total
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What to know before you go
• Canyoning is an ideal wet-weather activity
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Participants must be able to swim
• Meeting point - in the parking lot in front of the church at Arâches-La-Frasse (map provided)
• You need to bring - swimwear, a towel and sports shoes suitable for walking in water
• Your guide will provide - a wetsuit, harness and helmet
• Advance booking strongly recommended
Via FerrataA combination of hiking and rock climbing
allowing you to explore exciting vertical faces
With helmets, harnesses and a cable always connecting you to the rocks, you’ll have the confidence and ability to reach
terrain that would otherwise be left to experienced climbers. A fantastic challenge and great day out for the whole family.
Using fixed ladders, cables and rope bridges, you’ll be guided up and along a set route by your guide, who’ll help manage
your fears and build confidence along the way.
Via Ferrata is like “assisted” rock climbing and allows novice climbers to scale to immense heights in total safety. It’ll be sure
to get your heart pumping!
The Via Ferrata in Sixt is family-friendly and accessible for adults and children. No experience is necessary, but
participants must be at least 140cm tall in order to be able to reach certain elements and complete the itinerary safely.
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What to know before you go
• Dry conditions are required
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Participants must be at least 140cm tall
• Meeting point - in the parking lot at the Gorge de Tines between Samoëns and Sixt (map provided)
• Cost - 55€/adult, 50€/child <12 years
• You need to bring - stretchy sportswear and sports shoes
• Your guide will provide - a harness and helmet
• Advance booking recommended
CavingExplore a fascinating underground world of
subterranean caves and tunnels
A guided tour through an underground labyrinth will open your eyes to a whole new world hidden right under your feet.
With all equipment provided, your expert guide will show you safely through a maze of natural tunnels and vast open chambers, mixing in a bit of gentle climbing with some fun
abseils and toboggans.
Rest assured, no tight passages are obligatory.
Always impressive and never difficult, a guided cave tour is an exciting new adventure to enjoy with family or friends of all
ages.
No experience is necessary and its a fantastically unusual activity to try on a rainy day. All you need to bring is an
adventurous frame of mind and a pair of sports shoes that will get a bit wet and muddy !
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What to know before you go
• Caving is a fantastic wet-weather activity, rest assured the caves we use are dry and unaffected by rainfall
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Children accepted from 8 years of age if accompanied by an adult
• Meeting point - Megevette or La Balme, both 20 minutes from Samoëns (map provided)
• Cost - 60€/pers
• You need to bring - warm sports wear, sports shoes suitable for walking in muddy water
• Your guide will provide - overalls to protect your clothes, harness, helmet, head torch
• Advance booking strongly recommended
Rock ClimbingTop quality English speaking rock climbing
lessons for children and adults of all abilities
ZigZag’s experienced English speaking instructors will guide beginners through their first climbs on an easy rock face, help
intermediates to enjoy new terrain, and coach experienced climbers to improve their technique over challenging surfaces.
Our focus is on safety, mental strength and independence. Your climbing guide will teach you about climbing techniques,
etiquette and safety in a fun and friendly environment.
Children are natural climbers and rock climbing is a great way for kids to exercise their bodies and their minds. Let them
burn up some energy in a mini group under the experienced guidance of a qualified climbing instructor.
Group LessonParticipating in a group climbing lesson alongside others at
your level of ability is a fun and social way to improve your skills.55€/adult, 45€/child (6-12yrs)
Private LessonReserve your own climbing instructor to guarantee a maximum
of climbing time and personalised coaching; ideal for families with children of different ages who’d like to climb together.
220€/half day (for 1-4pers, +20€ per additional pers)
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What to know before you go
• Rock climbing requires dry conditions
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Meeting point - in the parking lot at the Gorge de Tines, or at the climbing wall in La Frasse (map provided)
• Cost - see above
• You need to bring - stretchy sportswear, sports shoes, water, energy snacks
• Your guide will provide - harness, helmet, ropes
• Advance booking recommended
MountaineeringWhether you’re a novice or experienced alpinist,
our High Mountain Guides will take you onto stunning new terrain adapted to your ability
Try your hand at alpinism techniques under the guidance of an English speaking High Mountain Guide.
Your guide will take you into the Mont Blanc region to learn about using crampons and ice picks in a stunning glacial, high
mountain environment.
Just an hour from Samoëns, the Mont Blanc massif offers an incredible range of mountaineering opportunities adapated
to all levels of ability and fitness. Challenge yourself in a spectacular environment under the guidence of a genuine
alpine expert.
Glacier Discovery DayOn the Italian side of Mont Blanc an English speaking High Mountain Guide will take you up the fantastic new SkyWay
rotating cable car for an unforgettable walk over a glacier in total safety. Using crampons, you’ll get to know the Mer de
Glace glacier intimately. A safe and fascinating experience for adults and teens 13yrs and older.
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What to know before you go
• Stable weather conditions are required
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Meeting point - to be arranged with your guide
• Introduction to Mountaineering - 100€pp Private Guide for 1 to 2pers - 450€/day Glacier Discovery Day - 100€pp Guided Ascention of Mont Blanc - please enquire
• You need to bring - windstopper, warm sportswear layers, water, lunch & energy snacks, mountaineering boots (available to rent from Twinner Pellissier Samoëns)
• Your guide will provide - technical equipment
• Advance booking essential
White Water Rafting
A “must-do” summer sport for the whole family !
Wriggle into a wetsuit and get ready for a real mountain adventure on the Giffre River. Our fun and friendly English
speaking guides will ensure your experience is totally safe and ultra fun.
Our boats are never overloaded, so you’re sure to enjoy quality white water sensations. With 4-8pers per boat, you’ll feel the
difference and get more bang for your buck !
Giffre Classic - 7kmSuitable for adults and children from 7 years of age
The Classic descent begins at Sixt Fer-à-Cheval and finishes in Samoëns, for 1 hour and 15 minutes of fun on the water.
Adult 39€ / child 34€Allow 2.5hrs total
Giffre Integral - 11kmSuitable for adults and children from 7 years of age
Departing from Sixt Fer-à-Cheval, the full river descent takes you all the way to Verchaix, for 1 hour 45 minutes of fun.
Adult 47€ / child 40€Allow 3hrs total
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What to know before you go
• Rafting is an ideal wet-weather activity
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Let your guide know if you’re a weak swimmer, afraid of water, have a medical condition, are anxious, etc, so they can take extra care of you
• Meeting point - at the rafting base on the river near Lac Bleu in Morillon (map provided)
• You need to bring - swimwear, a towel
• Your guide will provide - wetsuit, buoyancy vest, helmet
• Advance booking strongly recommended
Canorafting& Kayaking
Paddle your own river adventure
For those seeking a bit more independence, canorafting and kayaking offer you the chance to tackle a river in your own boat,
as a group accompanied by a qualified guide.
Canorafting and kayaking requires a moderate level of fitness and are suitable for adults and teens over 12 years of age.
Canoraft / Airboat (2pers per boat)
In an inflatable bi-place boat, canorafting is loads of fun for young and old! Ideal for sporty teens and adults, it offers a
satisfying physical challenge.Discovery tour (5km, 2.5hrs) 40€pp
Dynamic tour (7km, 3hrs) 47€pp
Kayak (1pers per boat)
A kayak is a rigid single-place boat that allows each participant total independence. A good level of physical strength and
fitness is required to make the most of the experience.Discovery tour (5km, 2.5hrs) 40€pp
Dynamic tour (7km, 3hrs) 47€pp
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74340 SAMOENS
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adventure specialists
What to know before you go
• Canoraft & kayaking are ideal wet-weather activities
• All ZigZag guides speak English
• Participants must be physically fit & able to swim
• Meeting point - at the rafting base near Lac Bleu in Morillon (map provided)
• Cost - see above
• You need to bring - swimwear, a towel
• Your guide will provide - wetsuit, buoyancy vest, helmet
• Advance booking strongly recommended
Horse & Pony Riding
Saddle up for an alpine equestrian adventure !
Horse riding is a fantastic way to experience the mountain environment from a dynamic new perspective.
Horse / Pony TrekAdults & teens will adore exploring forests & mountain trails
on a horse or pony in a fun group led by an experienced riding instructor.
Children under 13yrs should have some basic riding experience. No experience is necessary for teens 13yrs+ & adults.
35€/1.5hrs
Baby Pony Rides( 3yrs+, 40kg weight limit )
A fun initiation session for little beginners. Parents can rent a pony to lead little ones on their first horseback adventure.
6€/20mins, 10€/30mins
5-day Pony Camps(children & teens 6yrs+ )
Learn to ride and care for a pony during 5 consecutive half day lessons. Beginner to expert level riders are accommodated in
different groups, for a week of fun & learning ! 220€ for 5 days / 50€ for 1 day
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What to know before you go
• Riding is not weather dependent
• English speaking instructors guaranteed
• Meeting point in Les Carroz (map provided)
• You need to wear - long trousers or leggings, smooth-soled sports shoes or boots
• Your guide will provide - horse, saddle, helmet
• Advance booking recommended
Book now for next Winter
Secure your preferred lessons ahead of time
Bookings for winter 2018/19 are now being accepted.
Group LessonsZigZag’s mini group lessons are in high demand. Our groups are
small, which means spaces are limited and do sell out quickly during school holiday periods. We recommend booking in advance to avoid
disappointment.
Off-Piste Ski Camps Mon 14th to Fri 18th January 2019Mon 21st to Fri 25th January 2019
The camps involve 5 full days of intermediate or advanced level off-piste coaching and/or guidance. Working in small groups at different levels, participants are split up according to the type of
off-piste skiing they’d like to do. Ideal for couples who love to holiday together but have
different levels of confidence off-piste.360€/pers
Off-Peak DiscountsIf you’re visiting outside of busy holiday periods, you’ll not only
benefit from quiet pistes but from reduced rates, too! Ask us about the special prices we can offer during off-peak periods.
More info at www.zigzagski.com
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Details we’ll need to make your booking
• Each participant’s name and age
• Each participant’s current level of ability
• An invoicing address (fiscal requirement)
• A reliable in-resort mobile contact number
How to BookZigZag makes it easy
Call, email, text or visit us at our Samoëns office for a one-off booking, or to create a full personalised itinerary for your next
summer escape.
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