Intermediate tech level |
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6 days course |
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June - September |
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4/5 fitness level |
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1:2 guiding ratio for 5 days |
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3 nights in huts |
This course have been designed to be educational, teaching all the basic safety skills and techniques involved in summer mountaineering, including a guided ascent of the Mont Blanc as the grand finale of the week.
The course is divided into two parts: 3 days of instruction, climbing and acclimatization and 3 days to climb the Mont Blanc. If you are looking to get your teeth stuck into some real mountaineering, as well as climbing the Mont Blanc, then this course is for you.
The preparation days will teach you the skills needed for Mont Blanc ascent and much more. We will cover, glacier travel safety skills, crampon and ice axe techniques, essential mountaineering knots, and basic mixed climbing skills to name just few. Small guiding ratios from day 2 allow for a personal approach and more technical style climbing.
As we will climb at high altitude during the preparation days, you will become both more comfortable and acclimatised in readiness for the final big summit push at the end of the week.
We will climb the Mont Blanc via the normal route on the last 3 days of the course. Following your alpine climbing training beforehand, you will now have a better understanding and sense of confidence for the ascent. You should feel comfortable on crampons and be more familiar with the safety techniques and reasoning behind the planning and decisions taken by the guides.
Start date | End date | Spaces |
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July 24, 2022 | July 29, 2022 |
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2,730.00€ | |
July 31, 2022 | August 05, 2022 |
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2,730.00€ | |
August 21, 2022 | August 26, 2022 |
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2,730.00€ | |
August 28, 2022 | September 02, 2022 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 04, 2022 | September 09, 2022 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 09, 2022 | September 14, 2022 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 18, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
2
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2,730.00€ |
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Limited Availability | |
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Two More to Guarantee |
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May 29, 2023 | June 03, 2023 |
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2,730.00€ | |
June 04, 2023 | June 09, 2023 |
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2,730.00€ | |
June 11, 2023 | June 16, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
June 18, 2023 | June 23, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
June 25, 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 02, 2023 | July 07, 2023 |
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2,730.00€ | |
July 09, 2023 | July 14, 2023 |
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2,730.00€ | |
July 16, 2023 | July 21, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 23, 2023 | July 28, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 30, 2023 | August 04, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 06, 2023 | August 11, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 13, 2023 | August 18, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 20, 2023 | August 25, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 27, 2023 | September 01, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 03, 2023 | September 08, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 10, 2023 | September 15, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 17, 2023 | September 22, 2023 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 24, 2023 | September 29, 2023 |
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2,730.00€ |
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Spaces available | |
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Limited Availability | |
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Fully Booked | |
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Guaranteed | |
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Two More to Guarantee |
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June 02, 2024 | June 07, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
June 09, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
June 16, 2024 | June 21, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
June 23, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
June 30, 2024 | July 05, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 07, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 14, 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 21, 2024 | July 26, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
July 28, 2024 | August 02, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 04, 2024 | August 09, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 11, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 18, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
August 25, 2024 | August 30, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 01, 2024 | September 06, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 08, 2024 | September 13, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 15, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
2
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2,730.00€ | |
September 22, 2024 | September 27, 2024 |
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2,730.00€ |
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Spaces available | |
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Limited Availability | |
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Fully Booked | |
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Guaranteed | |
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Two More to Guarantee |
The course starts with an evening meeting with your course leader and the other members of your group. Your guide will go though the itinerary for the week and answer any questions you may have.
We will start the course with the basics needed to climb the Mont Blanc. Mer de Glace glacier is a great place to do so. You will climb steep ladders, scramble over moraine and lose rocks on the way to the ice. Here you will train how to safely move on steep terrain using proper crampon technique, how to use ice screws and basic rope work for climbing. You will return back to Chamonix at the end of the day.
Chamonix offers a quick and easy access to high mountain glaciers via the Skyway or Aiguille du Midi lifts. Today we will learn safety on the snow-covered glacier. Understanding the glaciers and the related hazards is crucial for safe climbing in high mountains. We will explain the rope techniques and related safety skills. You will spend the night in Torino or Cosmiques hut for better acclimatization.
Today we will climb a mixed route where we can practice climbing with crampons and ice axe on a steep and technical terrain. A traverse of the Marbrees or the Cosmiques ridges, offers amazing climbing on interesting and varied terrain with fantastic views and exposure. You will use all the skills you have learn in the previous two days. We will return to Chamonix after the climb.
Today is the first day of the Mont Blanc ascent. We will hike up to the Tete Rousse hut (3167m) or the Gouter hut (3815m) where you will stay for the night.
This is THE day! If the weather is good, you will climb to the summit of the Mont Blanc (4810m). The ascent takes about 6 – 7 hours. We will take the same route to descent to the Gouter hut where we will spend the night.
If the weather was not favorable to summit the Mont Blanc yesterday, we will summit today. We will return to Chamonix by mid – late afternoon, where we will meet at the Chamex offices. You can then have a good rest and celebrate!
Mont Blanc is a physically and technically demanding ascent. You should be able to hike on relatively technical terrain (scrambles with steep pitches) for about 8 hours per day without feeling too tired the next day. You should be able to climb 1200 – 1600 vertical meters per day.
If you have already climbed some 4000m summits, it is great. Please note that some mountains are significantly less technical (Kilimanjaro or Aconcagua) than Mont Blanc so you have to expect different experience on this course. You have to be fit hiker comfortable moving on steep and technical terrain (scrambles).
Regular hiking, ideally including long uphill climbs (1000vertical meters and more) is great. Add a heavy backpack to it and you will be ready for the course! Any other cardio exercise will help you as well, running, swimming or biking.
Mountaineering boots
Warm hat
Fleece or woollen layers
Light puffer jacket
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Warm gloves
Thin gloves
Gaiters
Sun hat
T-shirts
Long sleeve shirt
Ice Axe
Climbing harness
Ski goggles
3 x Screwgate carabiner
Belay device
Climbing helmet
Crampons
Lanyard
60 cm tape sling or cordelette for prusik
Trekking poles
30l backpack
Sunglasses
Water bottle - Ideally two 1L bottles
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Washbag and toiletries
Earplugs
Antibacterial handwash
Sleeping bag liner - lightweight
Our course includes 6 days of guiding and instruction by experienced UIAGM qualified mountain guide. All our guides have been chosen for their lovely personality and high standard of skills.
3 nights accommodation in mountain huts with breakfast and dinner included.
The cost of any lift access that is required during the course for the itinerary described above.
Any local transport that is required during your course.
Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.
Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguillle du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.
The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.
Please see the "Equipment" tab to find out what you will need on this trip / course. For private customised guiding, please contact us directly to confirm your personalised kit list.
Travel insurance including a mountain search and rescue insurance is mandatory on all our trips (we can organise the mountai search and rescue insurance for you on request). We highly advice to have a policy covering the cost of medical treatment and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.