Please note that this itinerary is an example of what we can do if the weather and conditions allow. The program will be adapted if the mountain conditions or weather prevent a summit attempt. We will discuss the alternative options and re-organise the itinerary so you can climb a different summit or route that is in condition.
Arrival day
We will hold ann early evening meeting in our office to discus the program in full, check your equipment and answer any questions you may have.
Day 1: Ice Skills on the Punta Giordani (4046)
Drive to Gressoney-La-Trinite in Italy (2 ½ hour) and take the Staffal lift. After a quick snack, we will work on the crampon and ice axe techniques that are needed for the Mont Blanc ascent. You will spend the night in either the Gnifetti or the Mantova hut.
Day 2: Today we will climb one of the introductory summits of the Monte Rosa massif
There are few options, Vincentpiramid (4215m), Ludwigshöhe (4341m), Zumsteinspitze (4563m), Parrotspitze (4432m) just to name some. The exact summit will be chosen by your guide depending on the weather, conditions and skills of the group. You will return to Chamonix after the climb.
Day 3 – Further training
Today is flexible – your guide will decide the itinerary depending on what skills you need to further for the Mont Blanc ascent. Crampons and ice axe training on the Mer de Glace glacier or glacier trek on the Vallee Blanche for acclimatisation or traverse des Aiguilles Crochues if scrambling skills are needed.
Day 4: Climb Mont Blanc, first day of ascent
Now that your training is completed, you are ready for the ascent of Mont Blanc! You will walk up to the refuge Tête Rousse. You will be at the hut by early afternoon, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the dramatic location and spectacular views. Dinner will be eaten at the hut and we will have an early night to prepare for an early start in the morning.
Day 5: Climb Mont Blanc, summit and return to the Gouter hut
The Big Day! Weather permitting you will aim to summit Mont Blanc today. The ascent takes about 6 to 7 hours and we will set off early to reach the summit. You will either return by the same route to the Gouter hut, where you will spend the night.
Day 6: Climb Mont Blanc, second summit attempt if required
If you have not summited the day before, you will make the attempt today requiring a 1am start. After summiting, we will have to descend all the way down to the valley and should be back in Chamonix by mid-late afternoon, where we will meet at the Chamonix Experience office to celebrate!
