We offer 3 standard options for climbing to the top of Mont Blanc, as well as express programs. All programs are finally agreed upon before the trip!
1. The classic Gouter route
Day 1
Meeting in Chamonix (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc), accommodation at the campsite (apartments, hotel). Possible meeting in Geneva or Milan, negotiated separately.
Day 2 - 3
Acquaintance with the valley and the city of Chamonix. Purchasing, checking equipment and products. Directions for acclimatization exits are determined by location, group condition and weather.
Day 4
There are two options for starting our move to the top:
- catch a tram at the train station in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-les-Fays (or Le Fayet, 580 m)
- take the cable car to the village of Les Houches, and then transfer to the tram.
In both cases, we reach Nid d'Aigle (2380 m) in about 1 hour.
Then we follow through the hut at an altitude (2700 m) and further to the Tete Rousse, 3167 m. You need to book your stay in advance !!
Day 5
In the morning we cross the Grand Couloir, which is dangerous due to rockfalls, and further (all in cats) along a steep path, rocks and ice, in the upper part there are railings made of steel cables, letting groups of descendants go up to Guter shelter (Aigulle du Gouter, 3817 m) . You need to book your stay in advance !!
Day 6
An attempt to climb the summit or an additional acclimatization day.
Day 7
Reserve day
Day 8
Descent along the ascent path immediately to Chamonix or another overnight stay in any of the shelters
Day 9-10
Pleasant stay in the city of Chamonix. Discussion of further plans. Departure home
2. Cosmiques route or through the Three peaks (The Three-Mont-Blanc route, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc)
Day 1
Meeting in Chamonix (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc), accommodation at the campsite (apartments, hotel). Possible meeting in Geneva or Milan, negotiated separately.
Day 2 - 3
Acquaintance with the valley and the city of Chamonix. Purchasing, checking equipment and products. Directions for acclimatization exits are determined by location, group condition and weather.
Day 4
We sit on the cable car and follow the summit of Aiguille du Midi (3842 m). Admire the beauty, put on cats and alps gear, go down the ridge of the Aiguille du Midi to the du Tacul glacier on a plateau, and then a slight climb to the Cosmic Hut (Cosmiques, 3613 m.) Reservations must be made in advance !!
Day 5
An attempt to climb the summit or an additional acclimatization day. We will pass through the peaks of Mont Blanc du Takul (4248 m), Mont Mody (4465 m) and climb Mont Blanc (4810 m). Descent along the ascent path. In case of weather changes and other reasons, a descent through Guter's shelter is possible.
Day 6
Reserve day
Day 7
Descent along the ascent path to Chamonix immediately or another overnight stay in a shelter.
Day 8-9
Pleasant stay in the city of Chamonix. Discussion of further plans. Departure home
3. Route from the Italian side via the Gonella Hut (3071 m)
Please note: This is the longest route without using a cable car or train. The tour is available by prior arrangement only.
Attention!!!
- Reservation in huts made in advance. Empty seats very often do not exist !!! Or they just won’t let you in there !!!
- As a rule, with this tour, participants plan to climb the Matterhorn, from Switzerland or Italy