A DIFFERENT VIEW provides specialised botanical discovery day trips in the Chamonix Valley for individuals and small groups of 6 people.

Themes
» Alpine flora in different mountain environments (forest, wild meadows, marsh, prairie land and rock slopes).
» The recognition and utilisation of the various alpine plants.
» Wildlife habitat of the different indigenous and introduced animals
» Haute Savoie mountain environment: living conditions for plants, animals and humans
» Geology of the region.
» Learning about the return of wolves to the French Northern Alps.
» Tasting of local food specialities and herbal tea.

Examples of the tours we offer during June and July in the Chamonix region are described below. We also offer similar tours in the Lac Annecy region.

The destination of the Botanical Tours can vary, as your guide has the expert knowledge of knowing where ‘the best area for flowers’ can be at any time of the season. We keep you informed and plan according to your interests.

Tour Dates

Reserve your Botanical Tour now by completing the Reservation/Contact Us form. We will get back to you right away with more information regarding costs, transportation, and meeting points.

Meet the flowers and discover the use of wild plants:
The Great Balcony of Chamonix
Departure from Le Col des Montets (1461m) above Argentière. A (use moderate) walk to discover the flowers and plants in the area of  Mont-Blanc and its summits.

A camera is your most important piece of equipment. The Grand Balcony is truly one of the best places to view and learn about alpine flowers. Spend a pleasant few hourswith magnificent views of the largest glaciers and highest peak in Europe We’ll have lunch and learn about the use of the wild plants found near the Chalets des Cheserys (2000m). There is always the option to extend this hike allowing us to see some of the wild animals of the area: perhaps chamois, marmots or mountain goats. A day of fabulous views, and time to see plants and animals.

Hiking time: 5-6 hours