Alpine Adventure & Via Ferrata

Via ferrata day at Plain JouxThe Mont Blanc alpine adventure week is an introduction to Via Ferrata’s and Glacier Trekking in the Mont Blanc range, 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 huts.

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 6 Day 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.

Annapurna Bed RoomAccommodation in fully catered comfortable chalet
During the week you will be staying at the Yeti Lodge, a comfortable chalet located in the charming village of Argentière, close to our office and sport shop for your convenience.

The chalet has a large sunny terrace with a superb view of Mont Blanc, as well as sauna and hot tub. The bright and airy rooms are twin or triple bedded, so you should be prepared to share with one or two course participants. All meals (breakfast, lunch packs, afternoon tea and three-course dinner) are included and prepared by our hosts, so you can relax and fully enjoy the course.

For more information about the Yeti lodge look under Accommodation.

Aiguille du Midi ridge   

  

Trip Details

Duration: 6 Days
You should plan to arrive Sunday before course start date and depart Sunday after course finish date. Accommodation and meals included.

2009 Dates:
June 29 - 04 July
July 13 - 18
July 27 - 01 August
August 10 - 15
August 24 - 29
September 07 - 12

Group Size: 3-6
Ratio: 1:6

Included: Guide fee, full board accommodation at the Yeti Lodge on a twin or triple share basis, 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: 1,610€ per person
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 6 day programme as this is a perfect introduction to the high Alpine environment.Sunrise over l'Aiguille du Midi  

  

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.