Alps Teen Trekking Trip in Chamonix

Packing List

Keep in mind that June and July can still be cold in the Alps! Warm layers are very important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 30s.

Upper Body Layers

Long Underwear Top

Medium-weight long sleeve (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT cotton)

Qty: 1

Patagonia Capilene Crew

T-shirts

Minimum of 2 short sleeve Capilene or synthetic fabric t-shirt, others may be cotton

Qty: 5

Patagonia Capilene T-shirt

Buy in our gear store

Insulating Jacket

Synthetic or down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down “puffy” jacket, or an additional heavywei

Qty: 1

Patagonia Nano Puff or Down Sweater

Rain Jacket with Hood

Must be waterproof, not water resistant. NO PONCHOS

Qty: 1

Patagonia Torrentshell or Marmot Precip

Sports Bra

For Girls

Qty: 3

Required Clothing Items

Lower Body Layers

Long Underwear Bottom

Medium-weight (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT cotton)

Qty: 1

Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms

Fleece Pants

Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or heavyweight long underwear bottoms

Qty: 1

Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Pants or Patagonia R1 Pants

Quick-Dry Shorts

Synthetic, non-cotton shorts

Qty: 3

Patagonia Baggies

Underwear

Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are okay)

Qty: 5

Bathing Suit

Boys: your quick-dry shorts can double as your bathing suit

Qty: 1

Required Clothing Items

Head & Hands

Gloves

Wool or fleece, non-cotton medium weight gloves

Qty: 1

Warm Hat

Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie

Qty: 1

Baseball Hat

A baseball hat or wide-brimmed hat for sun protection

Qty: 1

Buy in our gear store

Required Additional Items

Footwear

Hiking Boots

Light-weight or Gore-Tex hiking/trail running shoes ***MUST be broken in

Qty: 1

River Shoes

These can be open-toed but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!

Qty: 1

Chaco, Teva, Keen

Socks

Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks

Qty: 6 Pair

Smartwool or Darn Tough

Required Shoes

Backpacks & Bags

Backpack

Internal frame with waist straps; 38 - 45 liters, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane

Qty: 1

Deuter Unisex 40L Futura or Deuter Women’s 38L Futura Pro

Buy in our gear store

Waterproof Backpack Cover

Covers your backpack

Qty: 1

Lightweight Daypack

15-25 liter lightweight, collapsible daypack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks

Qty: 1

Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack

Buy in our gear store

Please keep all necessary trekking gear in your carry on, including hiking boots, headlamp, warm gloves/hat, hiking socks, rain jacket, water bottles, and layers as airlines have been extremely inconsistent with lost baggage over the past year.

Sleeping Gear

Sleeping Bag Liner

Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.

Qty: 1

Sea to Summit Expander Travel Liner

Buy in our gear store

You will be staying in hostels, so this is for extra comfort

Toiletries

Dopp Kit

Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, prescription medication, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant

Qty: 1

Patagonia Black Hole 6L-M

First Aid Kit

Contains: Insect repellent, reef safe waterproof sunscreen (Kokua, Thinksport, Stream2Sea), zinc oxide, Band-aids, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.

Qty: 1

Prescription Glasses + Contacts

If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.

Qty: 2 Pair

Reef Safe, Non-Spray Sunscreen

Travel size

Qty: 2

Bug Spray

Travel size

Qty: 2

*Please keep all toiletries in your checked luggage, except for your toothbrush and any personal/prescription medication.

Additional Equipment

Water Bottles

Minimum 32oz water bottles

Qty: 2

Nalgene 1L wide mouth

Buy in our gear store

Headlamp

With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries

Qty: 1

Black Diamond Spot or Black Diamond Storm

Sunglasses

With 100% UV protection

Qty: 1

Goodr

Sunglasses Holder

Croakies or Chums

Cup with Lid

Sturdy plastic or metal; thermal plastic mug is best

Qty: 1

160z nalgene wide mouth

Bowl with Lid

Qty: 1

Tupperwear or Nalgene

Plastic Spoon

Qty: 1

Light My Fire Spork

Nylon Stuff Sack

Sleeping bag size for food storage while backpacking

Qty: 1

Required for your trip

Additional Equipment

Water Bottles

Minimum 32oz water bottles

Qty: 2

Nalgene 1L wide mouth

Buy in our gear store

Headlamp

With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries

Qty: 1

Black Diamond Spot or Black Diamond Storm

Plastic Container with Lid

Plastic food storage container with sealable lid

Qty: 1

Nalgene 16oz Storage Jar

Plastic Spoon

Qty: 1

Light My Fire Spork

Sunglasses

With 100% UV protection

Qty: 1

Goodr

Sunglasses Holders

Qty: 1

Croakies or Chums

Required additional gear

Miscellaneous

Wallet

Personal wallet with $250 spending money and valid identification; Euros recommended

Qty: 1

Passport + Copies

Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport

Qty: 1 + 2 Copies

Bandana / Buff

For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!

Qty: 2

Buy in our gear store

Nylon Stuff Sack

One extra (sleeping bag size)

Qty: 1

Pack Towel

Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal

Qty: 1

Sea to Summit Drylite Towel

Buy in our gear store

Ziploc Bags

Gallon Size

Qty: 4

Trash Bag

Heavy duty plastic garbage bags

Qty: 1

Other required items

Optional Gear

Casual Clothing

One (1) set to wear while in Paris

Qty: 1

Small Notebook with Pen

For journaling

Qty: 1

Camera

With charger & international adapter or batteries, and a memory card

Qty: 1

Canon Powershot G9X

GoPro

With charger and 32-64 GB memory card

Qty: 1

Buy in our gear store

Hydration System

Qty: 1

Camel Bak

Tennis Shoes

Lightweight tennis shoes

Qty: 1 Pair

Carabiner

non-plastic

Qty: 2

A Good Book

Paperback books are less bulky

Qty: 1

Backpacker's Pillow

A luxury to have while in hostels or on travel days

Qty: 1

Personal Protective Equipment: Mask

Two (2)reusable, breathable masks that completely cover nose and mouth and fit snuggly; Moondance will not provide masks. To be used where it is required by trip location or outfitter.

Qty: 2

Not required but highly recommended.
*Since we don’t allow cell phones during the course of our trips, you may not use your phone as a camera. Leaders will take photos that will be shared at the end of the summer.

Packing Tips

In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:

A change of clothes (underwear + t-shirt + shorts or pants)
Your rain jacket
Prescription medications & toothbrush
Passport, ID, money
COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Completed International Travel Authorization form

These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!

Immunizations

Recommended Immunizations

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include:
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Flu (influenza)
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
Polio
Shingles

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the country this trip visits.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the country this trip visits. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the country.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in this country. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in this country, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.

Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.

Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include

Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to this country.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

Resources to Share with Your Physician

Click here to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling throughout Europe. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.

Click on the country name to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in:

• France

• Switzerland

• Spain

• Italy

Flights

Chamonix 1, June 5 - June 27, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Arrive before 2:45 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Depart after 3:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Wednesday, June 5, 2024	Air France 8700 / Delta 088	Atlanta (ATL)	5:45 PM	Paris (CDG)	8:20 am (6/06)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Thursday, June 27, 2024	Air France 3620 / Delta 083	Paris (CDG)	9:00 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	12:40 pm (6/27)

Chamonix 1, June 5 - June 27, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Arrive before 3:30 PM

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Depart after 2:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Wednesday, June 5, 2024	United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960	EWR (Newark)	6:30 PM	CDG (Paris)	7:45 am (6/06)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Thursday, June 27, 2024	United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961	CDG (Paris)	9:45 AM	EWR (Newark)	11:40 am (6/27)

Chamonix 2, June 8 - June 30, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Arrive before 2:45 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Depart After 3:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, June 8, 2024	Air France 3604 / Delta 088	Atlanta (ATL)	5:45 PM	Paris (CDG)	8:20 am (6/09)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, June 30, 2024	Air France 3620 / Delta 083	Paris (CDG)	9:00 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	12:40 pm (6/30)

Chamonix 2, June 8 - June 30, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Arrive before 3:30 PM

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Depart after 2:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, June 8, 2024	United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960	EWR (Newark)	6:30 PM	CDG (Paris)	7:45 am (6/09)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, June 30, 2024	United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961	CDG (Paris)	9:45 AM	EWR (Newark)	11:40 am (6/30)

Chamonix 3, June 11 - July 3, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Arrive before 2:45 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Depart after 3:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Tuesday, June 11, 2024	Air France 3604 / Delta 088	Atlanta (ATL)	5:45 PM	Paris (CDG)	8:20 am (6/12)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Wednesday, July 3, 2024	Air France 3620 / Delta 083	Paris (CDG)	9:00 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	12:40 pm (7/03)

Chamonix 3, June 11 - July 3, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Arrive before 3:30 PM

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Depart after 2:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Tuesday, June 11, 2024	United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960	EWR (Newark)	6:30 PM	CDG (Paris)	7:45 am (6/12)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Wednesday, July 3, 2024	United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961	CDG (Paris)	9:45 AM	EWR (Newark)	11:40 am (7/03)

Chamonix 4, June 29 - July 21, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Arrive before 2:45 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Depart after 3:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, June 29, 2024	Air France 3604 / Delta 088	Atlanta (ATL)	5:45 PM	Paris (CDG)	8:20 am (6/30)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, July 21, 2024	Air France 3620 / Delta 083	Paris (CDG)	9:00 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	12:40 pm (7/21)

Chamonix 4, June 29 - July 21, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Arrive before 3:30 pm

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Depart after 2:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, June 29, 2024	United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960	EWR (Newark)	6:30 PM	CDG (Paris)	7:45 am (6/30)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, July 21, 2024	United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961	CDG (Paris)	9:45 AM	EWR (Newark)	11:40 am (7/21)

Chamonix 5, July 2 - July 24, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Arrive before 2:45 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Depart after 3:40 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Tuesday, July 2, 2024	Air France 3604 / Delta 088	Atlanta (ATL)	5:45 PM	Paris (CDG)	8:20 am (7/03)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Wednesday, July 24, 2024	Air France 3620 / Delta 083	Paris (CDG)	9:00 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	12:40 pm (7/24)

Chamonix 5, July 2 - July 24, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Arrive before 3:30 pm

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Depart after 2:40 pm

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Tuesday, July 2, 2024	United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960	EWR (Newark)	6:30 PM	CDG (Paris)	7:45 am (7/03)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Wednesday, July 24, 2024	United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961	CDG (Paris)	9:45 AM	EWR (Newark)	11:40 am (7/24)

Important Travel Notes:

We highly recommend that all students fly on the designated flights above. If you have any questions OR if you are considering another flight path please contact the Moondance Adventures HQ BEFORE purchasing your airfare.
We also highly recommend making your flight reservation through our partnered travel agency, Exito. They are familiar with all Moondance flights. Please follow this link to start the booking process.
Remember when booking your child’s flight to allow at least a 3-hour layover in any connecting airport to avoid missed connections or baggage delays.
Please keep in mind the group flights will begin and end at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or Newark. It is imperative that every student arrives to their gateway city in a timely fashion. If one individual does not arrive in on time to make the group flights, it can delay the entire trip. Leaders are not guaranteed to be on the flight.