Durability Testing Mission Trekking Simond // Edition 2025
It's the return of the sustainability mission!!
This annual must-attend event for our Simond trekking product development is back this year, still during the same period (May-June), in the same format but on different routes than in previous years.
Our mountain guides have put together an incredible program to combine product testing with an unforgettable trekking experience.
Here’s the playing field:
2 groups of testers (each consisting of 5 men and 5 women) will be formed to go trekking for 15 days over two different periods.
You will be equipped with prototypes currently under development from head to toe.
Your role: Enjoy the trek & test the products
Profile sought
You are accustomed to mountain treks and can walk for 5/6 hours a day in all weather, with elevation changes (up to 1000 m of positive elevation gain per day), carrying a backpack of 50L/70L loaded with more than 12kg. An excellent physical condition is absolutely necessary. You wear size 43 for men and size 39 for women!
The program:
2 testing sessions are organized with two different groups of testers. You can apply for one or two sessions, but if you are selected, it will only be for one of the two sessions.
1st session: Assault on the Southern Alps: From the Mediterranean to the wonders of Mercantour.
Dates: From Monday, May 12, 2025, to Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Starting and ending point: Mountain Store, 170 Avenue Léman Mont Blanc, 74190 PASSY
Means of transport: Bus, train, and ABOVE ALL your two legs!
Accommodations: Mainly in tents (bivouac and camping)
Supervision: You will be supervised by 2 mountain guides.
Testing locations: 2 and a half weeks of trekking in the heart of the Mercantour and Pre-Alps (Valley of Wonders, Roya Valley, Vésubie Valley...etc). Beautiful hikes and bivouacs are on the program.
2nd session: Assault on the Northern Alps: From Lake Annecy to Chamonix
Dates: From Monday, June 2, 2025, to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Starting and ending point: Mountain Store, 170 Avenue Léman Mont Blanc, 74190 PASSY
Means of transport: Bus, train, and ABOVE ALL your two legs!
Accommodations: Mainly in tents (bivouac and camping)
Supervision: You will be supervised by 2 mountain guides.
Testing locations: 2 and a half weeks of trekking starting from Lake Annecy crossing the ranges of Bauges, Bornes-Aravis, Fiz, Aiguilles Rouges, Mont Blanc. Beautiful hikes and bivouacs are on the program.
Terms:
All costs related to accommodation, transport, and meals (excluding extras) will be covered during the testing period.
Only the costs for getting to and from Passy will be your responsibility.
You will be required to test our entire trekking gear (backpack, clothing, accessories, shoes, bivouac equipment). We will provide most of the necessary equipment for this adventure.
Compensation
This test is not paid.
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Are you highly motivated and available? Then don’t hesitate to apply by filling out the questionnaire below.
I will inform you soon if you have been selected for this test.
Sportively,
Théo - Field Test Engineer
