We collaborate with agencies specializing in youth group travel as well as directly with end clients. Our approach mirrors the process used for the regular ALPS Concierge Itinerary Development service. We begin by meeting and understanding the following key details:

Type of itinerary, Length of itinerary, Activity preferences, Activity level, Excursions, Group details and individual preferences.

We offer both guided and self-guided itineraries designed to meet the following requirements:

Minimum Duration: 3 days / 2 nights

For Multi-Destination Trips: A minimum stay of 2 nights at each destination

The activities and routes we offer remain the same; active and leisure activities are available. Itineraries are tailored based on the client’s experience level rather than their age, with activities available for all skill levels.

Leisure itineraries are highly flexible, allowing clients to select activities daily, with no limit.

We have tailored our accommodation options specifically for youth, offering selections that are both affordable and practical for their itineraries. Our options include:

Apartments, Chalets, Hotels, Mountain inns, huts, or camping for excursions

Mini and full excursion itineraries retain their core essence but can be adapted in the following cases:

- Camping and mountain hut overnight stays open up possibilities for exploring new routes. - Mountain inns replacing hotels allow for greater route opportunities, as mountain inns are more widely available than hotels.

For most day activities, we provide the option of either a packed lunch or eating at a selected location. These include cafés, restaurants, and mountain huts offering meal services along the route.

The Alps boast an abundance of local, delicious food options, including fresh bread, cold cuts, cheese, and more, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

We maintain the trusted ALPS CONCIERGE restaurant and bar recommendations while also developing additional specific options tailored to youth travelers.

We understand the specific needs of the youth market and have adapted not only our amenities but also our approach: No Concierge Fee for youth trips.

Enhanced communication: with relatives both before and during the journey.

Personal support: One-on-one meetings to discuss their experience traveling in a group, understand their personal preferences and/or requirements and establish a personal connection.

Direct contact: Individual private chat for personal communication and a private group chat created for daily updates and communication.

This is not a certification course but rather a structured and sophisticated approach to developing individual skills in a specific activity. Guided by a professional instructor in an ideal environment, participants can enhance their abilities in a formal and focused manner.

We prioritize having fun with the group while maintaining strict safety standards for all activities. The atmosphere is relaxed, and we adjust the pace to suit the group’s rhythm, ensuring no participant feels pressured. Instead, the course is tailored to the needs and preferences of the group.

Our goal is to provide education and guidance for those curious about exploring the outdoors, while also offering a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to deepen their expertise and excel at the activities they love most.

The itinerary is exclusively focused on a single activity and is only available to youth in good health who regularly practice sports. We offer two types of itineraries: beginners and non-beginners, which serve as the foundation for structuring each trip.

Each group has one professional guide dedicated to a maximum of four people. All days are full-day sessions, structured as follows:

70% guided activity 15% theory sessions 15% guided stretching + breathing

The theory component is inspired by the training curriculum for international mid-mountain guide certification. For beginners, we provide a brief overview of the main topics, while for more advanced groups, lessons are adapted to their skill level.

7:30AM - BREAKFAST

8:30AM - THEORY CLASS

10:00AM - MORNING ACTIVITY

1:00PM - LUNCH & REST

3:00PM - AFTERNOON ACTIVITY

6:00PM - ALIGNMENT & BREATHING

7:00PM - DINNER

8:00PM - SOCIAL

We will include snack as well mini breaks throughout the day.

We strongly recommend incorporating rest days based on the chosen activity and its intensity. For example:

For a trail running course, rest days are scheduled every 3rd or 5th day. While for mountain biking, every 8th day.

Minimum Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
For Multi-Destination Trips: A minimum stay of 3 nights at each destination

This type of itinerary includes the following activities: hiking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, and sport climbing. During the winter season, we also offer snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and splitboarding.

The routes and overall itinerary design are tailored to the participants’ experience level. We begin by exploring the main routes at each destination and dedicate time to skill development at specific points. Additionally, full-day excursions, exclusively available for this type of itinerary, are incorporated to enhance the experience.

There are routes for all experience levels. For beginners recommend a 1-night maximum duration while for advanced riders we focus more on what they want to accomplish, for example the 4 night Tour du Mont Blanc Experience on a bike or a 3 night cross country ski experience on a mountain hut.

For most day activities, we provide the option of either a packed lunch or eating at a selected location. These include cafés, restaurants, and mountain huts offering meal services along the route.

The Alps boast an abundance of local, delicious food options, including fresh bread, cold cuts, cheese, and more, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

We maintain the trusted ALPS CONCIERGE restaurant and bar recommendations while also developing additional specific options tailored to youth travelers.

This itinerary has been specially designed for youth who want to stay longer, deeply engage with an activity (or multiple activities in some cases), and explore life in the Alps at a slower, more immersive pace.

We reduce the time dedicated solely to the activity and incorporate an additional daily course focused on one of three subjects, each chosen to either kickstart a professional career or nurture artistic abilities:

E-commerce – Learn how to sell online. Includes modules on Excel, ChatGPT, selling on marketplaces, and website development.

French Lessons – Tailored to the student's level, we offer both written and oral lessons for all proficiency levels.

Cooking Classes – Featuring French cuisine and international recipes, with a new dish introduced each day.

This itinerary is limited to specific destinations: Annecy and Chamonix Mont-Blanc. For additional destinations available under this itinerary type, please contact us directly.

The structure remains the same as our standard courses; however, instead of dedicating the entire daily schedule to an activity, the afternoons are reserved for the secondary course.

7:30AM - BREAKFAST

8:30AM - THEORY CLASS

10:00AM - MORNING ACTIVITY

1:00PM - LUNCH & REST

3:00PM - SECONDARY COURSE

6:00PM - ALIGNMENT & BREATHING

7:00PM - DINNER

8:00PM - SOCIAL

The minimum length of stay is 3 full weeks. We work on a weekly basis; each week we have 6 full days and 1 rest day. Every Saturday, we go for a full day excursion or join a local outdoor activity.

We maintain the same structure as the recreational courses for activities while offering the possibility of 1-night mini excursions, tailored to suit the program's nature. Ideally, these excursions take place from Friday to Saturday or Sunday.

During activity days, from Monday to Friday, each participant is responsible for their own breakfast and dinner, which can be prepared at their accommodation or enjoyed at a café or restaurant. Lunch is always provided by us and tailored to the activity.

There are plenty of supermarkets offering a variety of local products and ready-made meals are also available for convenient heat-and-eat options.

Cafés and restaurants are widely available throughout the day at affordable prices, ensuring something for everyone’s preferences.