The Peak Pioneers Experience
How we think about our week together
The Peak Pioneers itinerary blends real outdoor skills, environment and ecological education, physical activities and games, and emotional and artistic experiences. Throughout all these activities we encourage our pioneers to explore social skills, leadership, teamwork, and personal growth and development. Children leave our camp with real world skills, joyful memories, a sense of achievement, confidence, and new friends.
Throughout the week, campers will explore different parts of the mountains in and around Megève. The reason we plan our itineraries this way is to give the kids a rich, wide experience of everything the area has to offer. No two paths are alike; similarly, no two days with us will be alike.
How it works for parents
Parents will receive the full itinerary and recommended packing list a few weeks before camp starts, followed by the specific daily drop-off locations the week before. If requested, we can work directly with your hotel or chalet concierge service to make the logistics as seamless as possible.
Guides you can trust
We're selective about who leads our camps. All of our guides are professionally qualified mountain leaders who are as passionate about working with children as they are about the outdoors.
With parents in mind
We know you’re on holiday too. We work closely with you and your accommodation provider to keep drop-offs, kit lists, and packed lunches simple, so you can make the most of your time in the mountains.
Fully Insured
Peak Pioneers meets the highest standards of outdoor education and child safety. Our programmes are fully accredited and insured, so you can relax knowing everything is taken care of
Sample Itineraries
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Sunday - Meet The Mountains
Our explorers meet their group, guides, and are introduced to the nature around them through games, nature walks, and forest exploration.
Monday - Mini Hikes
Using maps and a compass to plot and navigate a route with interesting stops and lessons along the way.
Tuesday - Rock Climbing
Real rock face, real ropes and harnesses, real achievement. All under the supervision of specialist guides.
Wednesday - The Smugglers Hike
A mountain top trail formerly used by smugglers centuries ago. A hike combining history, stories, views, and adventure.
Thursday - Lac Javen
A long walk through a shallow mountain stream. Building dams, racing pine cones, splashing about. A day of pure joy.
Friday - Reflecting, Playing, Saying Goodbye
A day of fun and games with pauses to slow down and reflect on the experience.
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Sunday - Meet The Mountains
Our adventurers meet their group, guides, and are introduced to the nature around them through games, nature walks, and forest exploration.
Monday - Orienteering
Using maps and a compass to plot and navigate a route with interesting stops and lessons along the way.
Tuesday - Rock Climbing
Real rock face, real ropes and harnesses, real achievement. All under the supervision of specialist guides.
Wednesday - eBiking
Supported by specialist mountain bike guides, the group explore the terrain by bike. We carefully manage different abilities in this activity.
Thursday - Lac Javen
Testing calm and focus with our laser biathlon guns, a true alpine sport. With time to spare for a cooling river walk.
Friday - Reflecting, Playing, Saying Goodbye
A day of fun and games with pauses to slow down and reflect on the experience.
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Sunday - Meet The Mountains
Our adventurers meet their group, guides, and are introduced to the nature around them through games, nature walks, and forest exploration.
Monday - Orienteering
Using maps and a compass to plot and navigate a route with interesting stops and lessons along the way.
Tuesday - Rock Climbing
Real rock face, real ropes and harnesses, real achievement. All under the supervision of specialist guides.
Wednesday - eBiking
Supported by specialist mountain bike guides, the group explore the terrain by bike. We carefully manage different abilities in this activity.
Thursday - Lac Javen
Testing calm and focus with our laser biathlon guns, a true alpine sport. With time to spare for a cooling river walk.
Friday - Reaching The Summit
A real summit hike to finish the week with a sense of achievement. Putting to use the skills, knowledge, and team work developed during the week.
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Each day has a primary activity. Woven into the flow of the day are a whole number of other activities: Art with nature, wildlife interactions, environmental & ecological lessons, orienteering skills, survival skills, building shelters, tree top rope courses, group bonding games, archery, laser target shooting, crystal hunting, zip lines, free play, and a whole load more invented by our creative guides.
Each day the group guides choose what works best with the weather, the energy, and disposition of the group.
A camp operated with parents in mindWe know there is nothing worse than booking something and then having no contact until the morning of the experience. After you register and in the run up to the camp, we will contact you so that you and your child know what to expect and feel excited about the week to come.
Where children step away from the noise and reconnect through play and adventure