Alpine Adventure & Via Ferrata
A week of fun mountain adventures in the Mont Blanc range
The Alpine Adventure week is a great introduction to Via Ferrata and Glacier Trekking in a historic and amazing region of the Alps. Throughout this trip you will build on your existing mountaineering skills in a more adventurous arena. There is time to practice the fundamentals of mountaineering and the skills required for safe travel in the higher mountains (ice axe and crampons required). To enhance the “alpine experience” you will spend two nights in remote mountain refuges.
Our varied programme will include traversing the Vallee Blanche and ascending to Col du Dome 3,564m) via the Conscrits hut for superb and unusual views of Mont Blanc. We will start of the week by following the Balcon du Mer de Glace up to the Couvercle hut. This is one of the most spectacular alpine trekking/via ferrata routes in the area. We will also try out a brand new, excellent Via Ferrata (including steep ladders and cables) above the village of Plain Joux.
We are partly using lifts to take us up the mountain quickly but we will also explore slightly more remote areas where there simply are no lifts and only foot access, which makes arrival at our destinations much more rewarding.
Offering an insight into the ‘Alpine Climbing Experience,’ this week will provide excellent preparation for the Chamonix Experience 8 day Climb Mont Blanc course and also give you a sound base for your own adventures in the Alps and elsewhere. The whole week is guided by an IFMGA/UIAGM qualified alpine guide and the client to guide ratio throughout the week is 1:6.
Trip Details
Duration: 6 Days
Monday to Saturday (Welcome & info meeting on Sunday evening around 6pm in our office)-
2012 Dates:
25-30 June
09-14 July
20-25 August
Group Size: 3-6
Ratio: 1:6
Included: 6 days guided by IFMGA guide, 2 nights mountain refuge accommodation including dinner and breakfast, lifts, local transport, group equipment
Not included: Personal equipment, mountain rescue insurance, airport transfers
Equipment: See Equipment List or contact our office.
Price: 1,350€ per person – 1650€ per person if only 2 people booked in the course
10% discount for groups of 4-6 booking together
For whom: Hill walkers with a good level of fitness, no mountaineering experience necessary. We recommend that you do this before the Climb Mont Blanc 8 day programme as this is a perfect introduction to the high Alpine environment.
Mont Blanc Extension
You can add the 3 day climb Mont Blanc programme as an extension to the Alpine Adventure and Via Ferrata week. Having spent 6 days in the mountains already you will be acclimatised and well in tune with the mountain environment. We offer a 5% discount if booked at the same time.
