The sustainability trekking mission is back!!
This annual must-attend event for our trekking product developments at Simond returns this year, still during the same period (April-May), in the same format but on different routes from previous years.
Our AMM (medium mountain guides) have put together an amazing program to combine product testing and an unforgettable trekking experience.
Here’s the playing field:
You will go trekking for 15 days with 9 other participants and our 2 AMM!
You will be equipped with prototypes currently in development, almost from head to toe.
Your role: Enjoy the trek, test our products, and be a co-creator by providing us with regular feedback during your adventure 
Profile sought: we are missing WOMEN 
You are accustomed to mountain treks and can walk for 5/6 hours a day in all temperatures, all weather, with elevation (up to 1700 m of positive elevation gain per day, average 1000 m per day), carrying a 50L/70L backpack loaded with over 12kg. Excellent physical condition is absolutely necessary!
You must wear size 39 (as our shoe prototypes are developed only in this size)
YOUR PROGRAM:
🎯 Session 2: Northern Alps
"The crossing from Lake Annecy to Chamonix via the Aravis balconies"
Dates: from Monday, May 18, 2026, to Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Starting and ending point: Mountain Store, 170 Avenue Léman Mont Blanc, 74190 PASSY
Means of transport: Bus, train, and ABOVE ALL your two legs!
Accommodation: mainly in tents (bivouac and camping)
Supervision: You will be supervised by 2 medium mountain guides.
Testing locations: 2 and a half weeks of trekking starting from Lake Annecy, crossing the Bornes-Aravis, Fiz massifs, and the Val d'Arly. Beautiful hikes and bivouacs with views of Mont Blanc are on the program.

Conditions:
All costs related to accommodation, transportation, and meals (excluding extras) will be covered during the testing period.
Only the costs to get to Passy and to leave remain 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 compensated.
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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 are selected for this test.
Sportingly,
Margaux - Field Test Engineer at Simond 