01 / THE PHILOSOPHYOur Philosophy
A different relationship with the mountains, shaped by attention, shared experience and the skills and judgement we pass on.
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Share a day in the high pasture, from the morning herd to the making and tasting of cheese.
Share a day in the high pasture, from the morning herd to the making and tasting of cheese.
Discover the working rhythm of a high pasture. A day with an alpagiste connects the mountain landscape with the people, animals and food it sustains.
The visit follows the farm’s real work and the season. Encounters with the herd, cheesemaking and tasting are arranged with the host; participation and meals are described in your quotation. The welfare of the animals and the needs of the working farm come first.
Destination
Choose Chamonix or Megève to continue.
Destination: Chamonix — availability on request.
Request availabilityDestination: Megève — availability on request.
Request availabilityShould your preferred dates be unavailable, share your wishes in the request form provided. Our team will respond personally.
Discover the working rhythm of a high pasture. A day with an alpagiste connects the mountain landscape with the people, animals and food it sustains.
The visit follows the farm’s real work and the season. Encounters with the herd, cheesemaking and tasting are arranged with the host; participation and meals are described in your quotation. The welfare of the animals and the needs of the working farm come first.
Full-day format; walking and farm time confirmed.
Summer pasture season, subject to the host and access.
Walking ability for the chosen access route; children’s participation agreed with the host.
Private party. Tell us the number and ages of participants. Group size and supervision are set for the chosen programme; minors require the agreed parental arrangements.
At the agreed farm or trailhead.
Sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for a working farm; declare food allergies before booking.
Please arrange personal cover appropriate to the activity, destination and altitude, including rescue and repatriation where relevant. Check exclusions with your insurer before booking. Personal insurance is not included unless expressly stated in your confirmation.
For day and half-day bookings, cancellation more than 15 days before departure is fully refundable. Within 15 days, or in the event of a no-show, 100% is due, subject to the exceptions and mandatory rights in our conditions.
The programme is arranged for your booking. The number of participants, any shared facilities and the supervision are agreed before confirmation.
Please share your preferred dates, party size, ages, relevant experience and any access or equipment requirements.
The professional may adapt the programme for conditions and safety. Any postponement, alternative or cancellation is handled under the booking conditions; a particular route or outcome is not guaranteed.
We prepare an itemised quotation for the agreed duration, group and services. There is no fixed online price for this bespoke programme.
Immersion with the herd, approached with time, precision and a deep respect for place.
Traditional cheesemaking, revealed through the knowledge of the people who live and work here.
Pasture lunch, leaving a quieter and more intimate understanding of the Alps.
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Rami Lerner13 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Guillaume was an excellent guide. Professional nice and knowledgeable. We had great time with him.Posted on Google![]()
Dirk Oosterlinck20 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Sympathieke gids die ons wegwijs maakte in MégèvePosted on Google![]()
Nicolò Virzì21 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Super expérience avec Guillaume sur la via ferrata des Évettes ! Très professionnel, sympathique et rassurant. De très bons conseils tout au long du parcours, le tout dans une super ambiance. Je recommande vivement+0Posted on Google![]()
Priscilla Tran22 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a fantastic time! Our guide was Guillaume and he was awesome. The whole trek was absolutely beautiful, and the views were amazing. While it can be a little scary, I felt pretty comfortable the whole way up! Guillaume provided many opportunities for breaks, views, and knew a lot about the area! It was a lot of fun, being able to speak to a local about the natural geography and Chamonix. Guillaume was super knowledgeable, fun to talk to, and was an excellent guide! I highly recommend this experience for anybody! It pushes you out your comfort zone but Guillaume is great at checking in and guiding you through every part! If you’re in the area, this is an absolute must do.+2Posted on Google![]()
Lucinda Newman-Jones28 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Highly recommend!!! We had the most amazing experience doing the Via Ferrata in Chamonix. Guillaume was a fantastic guide - he was kind, calm & professional and made our experience really fun too - we were completely able to put our trust in him! We would 100% book with Alpine Vertigo for more adventures next time we are in the Chamonix area.+4Posted on Google![]()
Damien R.29 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Super expérience avec Vertigo à Chamonix ! Une via ferrata avec une vue magnifique sur le Mont-Blanc, dans une ambiance à la fois détendue et très sécurisante. L’encadrement m’a permis de profiter pleinement du parcours sans stress, tout en gardant le côté aventure et dépassement de soi. Un grand merci à Guillaume pour son accompagnement, sa bonne humeur et ses conseils tout au long de l’expérience ! Une expérience vraiment réussie qui m’a clairement donné envie de continuer et de découvrir d’autres via ferrata. Je recommande sans hésiter !+0Posted on Google![]()
Lauren Brook30 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amazing experience!! Would really recommend to anyone wanting to do this!Posted on Google![]()
Dylan desbree33 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Très bonne expérience de via ferrata. Le guide est super, très ouvert et très compétent . Je recommande fortement cette expérience avec Guillaume comme guide.Posted on Google![]()
Yoann R35 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Superbe expérience de via ferrata avec un guide vraiment top ! Pédagogue et passionnéPosted on Google![]()
Mégane le pennec37 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Moment incroyable ! Tout était parfait 😍+4
01 / THE PHILOSOPHYA different relationship with the mountains, shaped by attention, shared experience and the skills and judgement we pass on.
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02 / THE PEOPLEFrom Guillaume Lucazeau’s personal path to a shared approach to guiding: technical attention, calm judgement and a genuine care for people.
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03 / THE ROOTSRooted in the Mont Blanc region, open to the world. A territory known through daily life, changing seasons and time in the mountains.
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04 / YOUR JOURNEYA conversation becomes a journey. Your wishes, experience and rhythm meet the realities of the terrain, with room to adapt.
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05 / THE JUDGEMENTPrepare clearly. Keep observing. Know when to change the plan. Good judgement belongs to every stage of the experience.
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06 / THE RESPECTRespect for living landscapes, individual limits and local ways of life. A thoughtful experience considers the people and places around it.
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