Self-Guided Travel

Grand Angle is one of the pioneers of self-guided travel dating back to the 1980s. You will be dealing with an adventure recreation specialist who knows the terrain inside and out in the areas we operate our tours.

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How does it work?

For a given itinerary:

• Grand Angle organizes your entire trip and takes care of everything (accommodation, luggage transport, transfers, gear rental, etc.);

• on the departure date of your choice;

• you're the guide: Grand Angle provides you with the necessary maps and topographical guides;

• you also receive a complete travel packet with vouchers and useful practical information (transportation timetables, where to eat, what to visit, etc.);

• you benefit from our 24-hour telephone assistance service;

• How big is a self-guided group? From 2 people (1 on some itineraries), up to 30+! But you decide; no one joins your group. All self-guided trips are "private".

The advantages of a self-guided trip...

• 100% vacation, 100% independence: the pleasure of travel, without the burden of organizing logistics or having the constraints of group travel.

• Flexibility in departure dates, which can be very convenient when you want to take advantage of the cheapest flight options.

• No risk of trip cancellation due to inadequate group sign-ups.

• Variable difficulty: stages often offer several options to be better adaptable to your exact needs and desires.

• You choose your travel companions.

• The day unfolds at your own pace.

• Cultural visits: the choice is yours to take advantage of local sites or not during any stage.

• You benefit from the local knowledge of our professionals: the assurance of discovering the most beautiful places curated by our team.

• Assistance and safety: you'll have access to Grand Angle's 24-hour emergency number. What's more, our long-standing partners - cabs, hotels, mountain huts and refuges - are always on the lookout for you, and let us know immediately if you're running late.

• Program flexibility: it's often possible to double a day, extend a stay, change a route or modify a specific stage.

• Competitive value when compared to the cost of direct organization of personal and/or group logistics.

• Luggage transport and organized transfers are included on most tours.

• Several levels of accommodation comfort are often available.

Who most often participates in self-guided travel?

• Couples

• Friends, groups of 2 to 30+ people

• Families

• Hiking, cycling or skiing clubs

• Corporate or work related groups

• Sometimes a solo traveler (especially on our cycling tours)