The Best Hikes for Your Mountain Seminar in Summer

The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous and appreciated hikes. However, it is also very long: on average 9 to 11 days, walking 5 to 6 hours per day. This challenge will allow you to discover landscapes in France, Italy and Switzerland. These landscapes are diverse and varied, you will see lakes, picturesque villages or Alpine passes throughout your trek.

This unique experience will allow your teams to develop strong bonds, and create unique memories together. This will be an ideal opportunity to foster a spirit of cooperation while enjoying the natural beauty of the Alps.

Another very famous hiking trail, the GR20 in Corsica, is one of the most complicated trails in Europe. It is a challenge that requires both mental and physical preparation, this experience will push everyone's limits. The GR20 is a trek that crosses the whole of Corsica, so you can discover its landscapes with your teams. Passing by mountain lakes, ridges or even refuges that you will appreciate after an intense effort, this experience will be a source of personal development for each of your employees ready to take up this challenge.

Together, your teams will get out of their comfort zone and overcome obstacles collectively, which will strengthen the bonds in your teams. Throughout this hike, you can also discover the magnificent culture and nature of Corsica, creating memories throughout this experience.

The Stevenson Trail is a less difficult hike compared to those presented just before. This one also lasts a long time, nearly 12 days, however all motivated employees will be able to access it and enjoy this experience. This hike takes its name from the famous Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who made this journey through the Cévennes in 1878. Throughout this journey, you will discover the nature and local culture, crossing impressive valleys or enjoying a panoramic view from the ridges. Your employees will also be able to discover the historical heritage and the inhabitants along this corporate expedition. 

The advantage of this hike is also the cultural aspect linked to the history of this path. Choosing to travel the Stevenson Trail as part of your corporate seminar means offering your teams a moment of relaxation and the opportunity to recharge their batteries in an ideal natural setting.

Located in the Hautes-Alpes, this moderately difficult hike is an ideal option for a corporate seminar. Its wild and authentic setting will allow you to escape the everyday during your corporate event. Even if its paths are not complicated, this hike remains physical with a significant positive elevation gain. Indeed, there is almost 1000 meters of positive elevation gain. The advantage is that once at the top, you will enjoy an unforgettable view from panoramas over the heights of the Alps.

By choosing the Tour du Queyras for your summer seminar, you offer your employees an unforgettable hiking experience, conducive to discovery, relaxation and conviviality. This hike also offers a unique opportunity to discover the local culture and cuisine, creating unforgettable memories for your participants. In addition, it is an excellent opportunity for your teams to strengthen their team spirit by overcoming together the physical and mental challenges of mountain hiking.

This trek, located in the Pyrenees, will offer a unique setting for your employees. All along the way, you will find medieval sites such as castles, ruins, but also breathtaking landscapes. You will pass through different forests, valleys or villages during this hike.

This hike is of medium difficulty, because there is little difference in altitude and it can be spread over a longer period. This hike is a cultural opportunity for your employees, who will be able to discover the various historical sites of the region and discover the Pyrenees from a new point of view.

This is the ideal option if you only want to do a hiking activity and not an entire stay. Indeed, this lake can be reached in just 3 or 4 hours of walking, depending on the chosen path, so it is an option accessible to more people

Located near Mont-Blanc, you can therefore organize a corporate seminar in Chamonix or nearby, and as a team building activity come and do this hike. Thanks to its proximity to Mont Blanc, you can have a very different and unique view of it. This will be an opportunity to create memorable memories with your teams.

This short and less physical hike than the others will therefore be a good balance between corporate seminar and mountain excursions for your employees, in the heart of a postcard-worthy setting. The bonus of this hike, if some of your employees are passionate or if your company specializes in photography, this hike is ideal.

Finally, last but not least, you can find many hiking trails in the Écrins National Park, in the Northern Alps. You will therefore have the choice between different durations, difficulties and even types of hikes.

For your employees, this park can be an ideal destination for your next seminar in the mountains, during which you can discover magnificent lakes, forests and peaks.

This destination, like the ones mentioned above, is the ideal opportunity to participate in the well-being of your employees, while offering them an experience that will change their urban routine, all in an ideal setting.