Welcome
Mountain Balance offers independent, guided summer trekking and winter snowshoeing for small groups in the Alps. Led by me, Joy O’Flanagan, a fully UIMLA qualified International Mountain Leader. This is where I live – whether it's winter snowshoeing or summer trekking, all tours are fired by my passion for the Alpine environment. My tours are about an inspirational journey through the landscape and the opportunity to enrich your experience by discovering more about its flora and fauna and the geology, history and culture.
Chamonix is an excellent centre, with trekking and snowshoeing options in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps near to hand, each with their individual scenery and culture. Why not come and experience all three countries on one Alpine holiday, summer or winter, walking boots or snowshoes?
Alpine snowshoeing
Guided snowshoeing tours give you the freedom to explore the beautiful Alpine landscape in winter. I offer day tours, multi-day tours and also half day taster sessions full of stunning Alpine scenery and wildlife insights. A snowshoe journey is a deeply satisfying experience – an adventure, a physical challenge and a reconnection with nature.
Walking & trekking in the Alps
Based from Chamonix, I’m well placed to offer guided summer trekking in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps, each with their individual scenery and culture. From a day’s walking in the local area to a multi-day tour such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, I look forward to sharing an inspirational Alpine summer journey with you.
An inspirational journey
Whether it's winter snowshoeing or summer trekking, all tours are fired by the same passion for the Alpine environment. My tours are about an inspirational journey through the landscape and for those who are interested an opportunity to enrich this by learning more about its flora and fauna and the geology, history and culture.






