Alpinist’s Mont Blanc course
EDUCATIONAL COURSE
SMALL GUIDING RATIO
MONT BLANC HUT
LEARN BASIC ALPINE CLIMBING SKILLS AND CLIMB THE MONT BLANC
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 Mont Blanc. If you are looking to get your teeth stuck into some real mountaineering, as well as climbing Mont Blanc, then this course is for you.
First 3 Days Mountaineering Instruction
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.
Mont Blanc Ascent 3 Days
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.
We run this course from beginning of June until end of September. We strongly recommend that you book as soon as possible, ideally by the preceding autumn, so that we can secure your places in the mountain huts. Please contact us for dates and guide availability.
From: 3190 €
Intermediate
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Fitness level 4/5
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Guiding ratio 1:2 for 5 days
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6 days course
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Available June – September
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3 nights in huts
Dates
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Wednesday 21 May 2025
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Monday 26 May 2025
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Thursday 29 May 2025
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Tuesday 3 June 2025
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Friday 30 May 2025
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Monday 2 June 2025
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Saturday 7 June 2025
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Monday 9 June 2025
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Dates
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Wednesday 21 May 2025
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Monday 26 May 2025
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Sunday 25 May 2025
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Monday 2 June 2025
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Saturday 7 June 2025
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Wednesday 15 July 2026
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Wednesday 22 July 2026
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Monday 31 August 2026
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Itinerary
Arrival day
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.
Day 1 Crampon & ice axe techniques
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.
Day 2 Glacier safety skills
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.
Day 3 Introduction to mixed climbing
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.
Day 4 The Mont Blanc ascent begins
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.
Day 5 Climb to the summit of the Mont Blanc
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.
D6 Descend to Chamonix
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!
Level requirements
Fitness
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.
Experience
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).
Training and Preparation
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.
Mountain Guide Fees
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.
Mountain huts
3 nights accommodation in mountain huts with breakfast and dinner included.
Lift passes
The cost of any lift access that is required during the course for the itinerary described above.
Local Transport
Any local transport that is required during your course.
Group Equipment
Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.
Office Support
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.
Not included in price
Accommodation in Chamonix
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
Travel to Chamonix
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.
Food & Drink
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.
Personal Equipment
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.
Insurance
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.