Mont Blanc Ascent.
Primary and intermediate levels
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Group and individual ascent
Group and individual ascent
Mont Blanc Ascent
The roof of Western Europe, the mighty Mont Blanc, is 4,810 meters high and must be the most unique peak on this side of the globe for avid climbers and amateurs alike.
Mont Blanc is undoubtedly the most famous peak of the Alps.
In 1786, its first ascent was a turning point in the development of the Chamonix valley, which was then structured to meet the growing tourist demand.
Despite its great fame, climbing Mont Blanc is a real challenge, requiring excellent physical fitness and good mobility skills over rocky and glacial terrain.
Mont Blanc still does not deserve ridicule and remains one of the most physically demanding and dangerous peaks in the Alps.
However, with prior physical preparation and a good training and acclimatization program under the close supervision of a guide, you will be in the best position for a successful ascent to the summit.
The Program is well suited for beginners.
Those who have never climbed mountains and who have never used special mountaineering equipment: ice axe, crampons, rope, etc.
For 5 days you will improve your skills in a group of three people (1 guide and 2 clients).
In 1786, its first ascent was a turning point in the development of the Chamonix valley, which was then structured to meet the growing tourist demand.
Despite its great fame, climbing Mont Blanc is a real challenge, requiring excellent physical fitness and good mobility skills over rocky and glacial terrain.
Mont Blanc still does not deserve ridicule and remains one of the most physically demanding and dangerous peaks in the Alps.
However, with prior physical preparation and a good training and acclimatization program under the close supervision of a guide, you will be in the best position for a successful ascent to the summit.
The Program is well suited for beginners.
Those who have never climbed mountains and who have never used special mountaineering equipment: ice axe, crampons, rope, etc.
For 5 days you will improve your skills in a group of three people (1 guide and 2 clients).
Thanks to your guide's personalized advice and his extensive experiencebig, you have a very high chance of success.
To avoid the problems of bringing strangers together, it is advisable to register as a duet.
Or choose the Individual Mont Blanc Climbing Program.
Season after season, global warming is causing profound changes in glacier morphology.
The usual route through Goute is no exception. The upper part of the route leading to the summit, and located at an altitude of about 4600 meters, has been transformed and is now a steep section requiring perfect crampons.
In this regard, our Program begins with the first day of teaching people the technique of moving in crampons on various ice terrain.
Your stay consists of 3 days of acclimatization and 2 days of climbing.
The main purpose of the acclimatization period is to allow your body to adapt well to the altitude.
Thanks to the acclimatization excursions, this is a good opportunity to practice the basic techniques in mountaineering, and test your physical abilities.
To avoid the problems of bringing strangers together, it is advisable to register as a duet.
Or choose the Individual Mont Blanc Climbing Program.
Season after season, global warming is causing profound changes in glacier morphology.
The usual route through Goute is no exception. The upper part of the route leading to the summit, and located at an altitude of about 4600 meters, has been transformed and is now a steep section requiring perfect crampons.
In this regard, our Program begins with the first day of teaching people the technique of moving in crampons on various ice terrain.
Your stay consists of 3 days of acclimatization and 2 days of climbing.
The main purpose of the acclimatization period is to allow your body to adapt well to the altitude.
Thanks to the acclimatization excursions, this is a good opportunity to practice the basic techniques in mountaineering, and test your physical abilities.
Program - 6 days
The program starts with a meeting with your Guide.
Your guide will be with you all this week and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming climb and mountaineering in general.
On this day we will rent or purchase equipment that is missing for the climb.
Your guide will be with you all this week and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming climb and mountaineering in general.
On this day we will rent or purchase equipment that is missing for the climb.
We will start the course with the basics needed to climb Mont Blanc.
The Mer de Glace glacier (1900m) is a great place to do this.
You will have to climb moraine and move on a glacier covered with unstable rocks.
You will ascend to open, clean ice.
Here you will learn how to safely navigate steep terrain using proper crampons technique.
Learn to use an ice axe and basic rope work while climbing.
At the end of the day you will return back to Chamonix.
Night in the valley.
The Mer de Glace glacier (1900m) is a great place to do this.
You will have to climb moraine and move on a glacier covered with unstable rocks.
You will ascend to open, clean ice.
Here you will learn how to safely navigate steep terrain using proper crampons technique.
Learn to use an ice axe and basic rope work while climbing.
At the end of the day you will return back to Chamonix.
Night in the valley.
The next two days will allow your body to adapt well to the stresses at altitude.
On this day we take the cable car up to the l`Aiguille du Midi station (3842m) and descend to the glacier.
On this day we practice moving in crampons, with an ice axe and in a roped sling in conditions as close as possible to what awaits us when climbing Mont Blanc. We learn to walk on snow and glacier.
We climb to the top of Pointe Lachenal (3613m).
Then, after the ascent, we cross the Mer de Glace glacier (2-3 hours) and go to the mountain hut Torino Refuge (3375m), located on the Italian side.
We spend the night in this hut.
A night spent at this altitude will give us excellent acclimatization and the greatest chance of climbing to the top of Mont Blanc (4810m) without problems.
On this day we take the cable car up to the l`Aiguille du Midi station (3842m) and descend to the glacier.
On this day we practice moving in crampons, with an ice axe and in a roped sling in conditions as close as possible to what awaits us when climbing Mont Blanc. We learn to walk on snow and glacier.
We climb to the top of Pointe Lachenal (3613m).
Then, after the ascent, we cross the Mer de Glace glacier (2-3 hours) and go to the mountain hut Torino Refuge (3375m), located on the Italian side.
We spend the night in this hut.
A night spent at this altitude will give us excellent acclimatization and the greatest chance of climbing to the top of Mont Blanc (4810m) without problems.
Early breakfast at 6 a.m.
We set out on an easy climb to the top of Les Aiguille Marbée (3535m).
The ascent and descent from the top is on simple rocks.
Today we practice the technique of moving in boots on simple, rocky terrain.
After the ascent, we return to the mountain hut and then go to the Pointe Helbronner station (3462m)
from where we return to Chamonix by cable car.
Night in the valley.
At the end of the acclimatization period, your guide will organize a debriefing.
He may recommend that you do not climb Mont Blanc now, but go on another climb if he considers your current skills insufficient.
We set out on an easy climb to the top of Les Aiguille Marbée (3535m).
The ascent and descent from the top is on simple rocks.
Today we practice the technique of moving in boots on simple, rocky terrain.
After the ascent, we return to the mountain hut and then go to the Pointe Helbronner station (3462m)
from where we return to Chamonix by cable car.
Night in the valley.
At the end of the acclimatization period, your guide will organize a debriefing.
He may recommend that you do not climb Mont Blanc now, but go on another climb if he considers your current skills insufficient.
The ascent starts from the Nid du Aigle station (2372 m), which can be reached by the Bellevue cable car from the village of Les Houches, and then by the Tramway du Mont-Blanc.
From the station, the trail leads to the hut Refuge du Tete Rousse (3167 m). The ascent to the hut usually takes no more than 3 hours, the difference in altitude will be: +795 m.
If the Tramway du Mont-Blanc is closed (usually this happens until mid-June and after mid-September),
then on this day, from the Bellevue cable car station (1750 m) we walk up.
In this case, the road to the Refuge du Tete Rousse (3167 m) will take 4 hours, and the difference in altitude will be: +1417 m.
Near the hut we rest, have lunch, and then continue climb up.
From this point we tie ourselves with a rope. We climb together.
The further ascent to the Refuge du Gouter (3835 m) is first on snow and then on simple rocks, partly equipped with metal cables.
This ascent usually takes 3 hours maximum. Elevation gain: +668m.
From the station, the trail leads to the hut Refuge du Tete Rousse (3167 m). The ascent to the hut usually takes no more than 3 hours, the difference in altitude will be: +795 m.
If the Tramway du Mont-Blanc is closed (usually this happens until mid-June and after mid-September),
then on this day, from the Bellevue cable car station (1750 m) we walk up.
In this case, the road to the Refuge du Tete Rousse (3167 m) will take 4 hours, and the difference in altitude will be: +1417 m.
Near the hut we rest, have lunch, and then continue climb up.
From this point we tie ourselves with a rope. We climb together.
The further ascent to the Refuge du Gouter (3835 m) is first on snow and then on simple rocks, partly equipped with metal cables.
This ascent usually takes 3 hours maximum. Elevation gain: +668m.
Departure from the Refuge du Gouter (3835m) at 2.30 a.m.
The ascent goes via the Dome du Gouter (4304m), the Refuge Vallot (4362m), and then along the steep ridge leading to the summit.
On the ridge, depending on the year, there may be some exposed ice.
The ascent from the Refuge du Gouter to the summit of Mont Blanc (4810m) usually takes 4-5 hours. Elevation gain: +975 meters.
At the summit, you will have time to enjoy the exceptional panorama of the surrounding mountains.
We may even be lucky enough to see the sunrise here.
Then it is time to start the descent along the same route.
The descent to the Refuge du Gouter (3835m) usually takes 2 hours.
In the hut we take a short rest and a snack (1 hour), and continue the descent down the previous day's ascent route.
In 3-4 hours we descend to the Nid du Aigle station (2372 m).
From here we take a Tramway du Mont-Blanc and then a cable car back to the village of Les Houсhes.
From the Les Houches we return to Chamonix by transport.
The ascent goes via the Dome du Gouter (4304m), the Refuge Vallot (4362m), and then along the steep ridge leading to the summit.
On the ridge, depending on the year, there may be some exposed ice.
The ascent from the Refuge du Gouter to the summit of Mont Blanc (4810m) usually takes 4-5 hours. Elevation gain: +975 meters.
At the summit, you will have time to enjoy the exceptional panorama of the surrounding mountains.
We may even be lucky enough to see the sunrise here.
Then it is time to start the descent along the same route.
The descent to the Refuge du Gouter (3835m) usually takes 2 hours.
In the hut we take a short rest and a snack (1 hour), and continue the descent down the previous day's ascent route.
In 3-4 hours we descend to the Nid du Aigle station (2372 m).
From here we take a Tramway du Mont-Blanc and then a cable car back to the village of Les Houсhes.
From the Les Houches we return to Chamonix by transport.
Important info
Climbing Mont Blanc, like all mountain climbing, is highly dependent on weather conditions.
High mountains are also directly affected by global warming.
Rising temperatures lead to a decrease in snow cover, which causes an increase in rockfalls.
The usual route to Mont Blanc, and in particular the ascent to the hut Refuge du Gouter, is no exception.
Climbing Mont Blanc, like all mountain climbing, is highly dependent on weather conditions.
High mountains are also directly affected by global warming.
Rising temperatures lead to a decrease in snow cover, which causes an increase in rockfalls.
The usual route to Mont Blanc, and in particular the ascent to the hut Refuge du Gouter, is no exception.
The mountain dictates its own laws.
Therefore, the ascent may not be possible due to bad weather or unsatisfactory conditions.
In this case, you will be offered another goal, adapted to the conditions of the moment.
For example: Gran Paradiso (4061m) or Monte Rosa (4634m).
The program described above is for information purposes only.
Therefore, the ascent may not be possible due to bad weather or unsatisfactory conditions.
In this case, you will be offered another goal, adapted to the conditions of the moment.
For example: Gran Paradiso (4061m) or Monte Rosa (4634m).
The program described above is for information purposes only.
It is subject to change depending on the group level, a cable car`s operating times, weather and mountain conditions, etc.
For acclimatization purposes, it is possible to replace an overnight stay in the Torino Refuge (3375m) in Italy with a night in the Refuge des Cosmiques (3613m) in France.
The decision is made by your guide.
No changes to the program are non-refundable.
For acclimatization purposes, it is possible to replace an overnight stay in the Torino Refuge (3375m) in Italy with a night in the Refuge des Cosmiques (3613m) in France.
The decision is made by your guide.
No changes to the program are non-refundable.
Cost includes:
- UIAGM certified mountain guide services. Consultations
- Local transport, which is necessary during your course
- Group equipment
Not included in the cost:
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price, but we will be happy to advise you.
- The price does not include accommodation and meals in the mountain huts: Torino Refuge (3375m) and Refuge du Gouter (3835m).
- Travel to Chamonix. The price does not include air tickets, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can advise you.
- Cable car passes. The price does not include cable cars and Tramway du Mont-Blanc, which will be required during the program described above.
- Food, drinks. The price does not include lunch and snacks at the huts and during acclimatization walks.
- Individual equipment. Rental of necessary equipment.
- Insurance. Tourist insurance, including mountain search and rescue insurance, is mandatory for all ascents. We strongly recommend that you have a policy that covers the cost of medical treatment and protects the cost of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance, make sure that the policy you choose covers all activities and altitudes included in your program.
List of equipment for training outings and climbing Mont Blanc
- climbing backpack, 35-45 liters
- helmet - (for rent in Chamonix)
- headlamp
- sunglasses
- light thermos for tea (0,7 - 1,0 liter)
- telescopic ski poles
- ice axe - (for rent in Chamonix)
- crampons - (for rent in Chamonix)
- climbing harness - (for rent in Chamonix)
- warm socks
- mountaineering boots (with a hard ridge for crampons) (for rent in Chamonix)
- protective legwarmers for boots
- light down jacket
- woolen or fleece hat
- thermal underwear
- warm fleece pants
- thin fleece jacket
- thick fleece jacket
- storm jacket with membrane
- storm pants with membrane
- thin fleece gloves - 1 pair
- fleece or woolen mittens - 1 pair
- thick fleece gloves - 1 pair
- sun hat with visor
- sunscreen
Contacts
+33 6 70 54 72 30
val.babanov@gmail.com
val.babanov@gmail.com
France, Chamonix
