Summit meeting with Julien, Founder of ALPES BIVOUAC, at the Ecobivouac du Semnoz. A former member of the French Rowing Team, this top-level athlete then spent years working in mountain and water professions. Ski patroller, ski instructor, lifeguard, mountain guide—he’s truly a “Swiss Army knife of the mountains”! Seeing his clients’ enthusiasm during the bivouac outings he offered, Julien created the region’s first igloo village near Annecy in 2008—and the largest in France! In 2011, the Ecobivouac du Semnoz was born, adding not only igloos but also alti-domes and a complete experience centered on mountain life. For Julien, what matters most is raising visitors’ awareness of the values of a simple, rustic, and authentic life. In this Ecobivouac, which reflects who he is, you’ll experience much more than just an unusual adventure. You will truly live.
