ascent by normal route
INTRODUCTION
Do you dream of climbing Mont Blanc and you have mountaineering experience?
Join our 2 or 3 days course which is a gradual approach to optimize your chances of a summit.
This more traditional route via the Aiguille du Goûter is the most accessible route as it presents a less technically challenging ascension. On saying that, it is not to be taken lightly and remains an interesting and magnificent itinerary, notably the passage 'des Bosses' where the narrow ridge will remain an intense and memorable moment.
After a 4 hour walk from the Goûter refuge, the summit approaches and you have Europe below and only the sky above, nothing blocks your view, you are at the summit of Mont Blanc!
PROGRAM
Meeting with your guide the previous evening to review the equipment required and the proposed program.
Day 1:
• Meeting at the Bellevue car park in Les Houches.
• Cable car to Bellevue and train to Nid d'aigle (2300m).
• Hike up to Tête Rousse hut (3070m) by the beautiful Les Rognes trail or to the Gouter hut (3800m) where doing some scrambling in a wonderful place .
Day 2:
• Early morning start for the Mont Blanc ascent (4810m)
• Descent right down to Nid d’Aigle for the return on the train and then the cable car to Les Houches
This program is given as an indication. It can be modified according to the mountain and weather’s conditions and subject to the refuge’s availability.
In order to maximize the chances of successful ascent of the summit, we can also realize the ascent in three days. This program, more flexible, will either include a preparation day or a more gradual ascent planned according to the snow conditions and weather.
FOR WHO - LEVEL
To consider climbing the Mont Blanc over 2 days, previous mountaineering experience is required and also be correctly trained for this project.
You need to be fit, have a head for heights, be technically coordinated and be acclimatized to the altitude.
EQUIPMENT
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technical equipment
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clothes | additional equipment |
| rucksack of 45L | mountaineering trousers | sunglasses, goggles |
| crampons | thick fleece or equivalent | sun cream |
| harness | light fleece | food & beverage |
| walking poles | windproof jacket | camera |
| ice axe | gloves | headlamp |
| helmet | balaclava, beanie | sleeping bag liner |
| mountain boots | leggings, technical underwear, long sleeve tee-shirt , socks, a change of clothes | first aid kit |
* supplied by the guide
A more complete list can be supplied by your guide before your departure.
INFORMATION
* Participant: 1 or 2 people max. per guide
* Period: Early June to the end of September
To optimize the chances of success, there are 3 conditions to be considered:
- favorable weather conditions
- good physical condition of participant
- program flexibility (We will follow the program presented as long as it remains to be the most favorable one to the summit climb success)
Having a guide for 2 offers a maximum of flexibility which greatly increases the chances of reaching the summit.
Climbing the Mont Blanc requires a good physical condition with practicing an endurance sport, such as running or cycling.
If the Mont Blanc climb is not possible, we will endeavor to climb an alternative 4000m peak and will refund the price difference.
RATES
Mont Blanc classic route 2 days: 1050 €
Mont Blanc classic route 3 days: 1410€
Rate per guide for 1 or 2 people
Included: The guiding fee and safety equipment
Not included: lifts, nights in the refuge for you and your guide, food drinks, mountaineering equipment
