8-Day Mont Blanc Climbing Expedition via Courmayeur and Chamonix

About This Tour

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Courmayeur

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What's Included

• Services of a certified mountain or mountaineering guide
• All guide expenses related to the programme
• Meeting in Courmayeur
• All ground crossings according to the programme
• Accommodation in mountain huts
• Meals (breakfast + dinner) in mountain huts
• Cable cars and mountain tram

Not Included

• The road to Courmayeur and back
• Accommodation in Courmayeur
• Meals in Courmayeur, in populated areas, in restaurants or cafes
• Lunch during the transitions. During day trips and ascents, a light snack should be organised independently, though there is an opportunity to buy lunch in mountain huts.
• Insurance covering the cost of rescue work in the mountains
• Equipment rental
• Tips for the mountain guide (200 Euros per group)
• Any costs caused by changes to the programme

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 01

   Arrival in Courmayeur and Group Briefing

   Arrival of participants. The most convenient airport for arrival is Geneva Airport. Alternatively, Milan or Turin airports can also be considered depending on travel plans. Transfer from the airport to Courmayeur in Italy. Dinner with the group followed by an introductory briefing from the guide. Accommodation in a hotel, apartment, or similar lodging in Courmayeur.

2. 2
   Day 02

   Aiguille de Toule Acclimatisation Ascent

   Preparation for upcoming ascents, including acclimatisation and equipment fitting. Morning meeting with the guide for an equipment check and completion of formalities. Transfer to the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car station. Ascent to Rifugio Torino at 3375 metres. Glacier approach and ascent to Aiguille de Toule at 3534 metres. From the summit, in good weather, enjoy excellent views of Mont Blanc. Descent back to Courmayeur. Total walking time: 3 to 4 hours. Total ascent on foot: 159 metres.

3. 3
   Day 03

   Guide del Cervino Acclimatisation and Training

   Acclimatisation training and guided activities near Rifugio Guide del Cervino at 3489 metres. Transfer to Valtournenche Valley towards Breuil Cervinia at the foot of the Matterhorn region. Ascent by cable car to Plateau Rosa upper station. Short 5-minute walk to the hut from the cable car station. After accommodation in the hut, acclimatisation ascent up to 3900 metres. Preparation for the next day's activity. Overnight stay in a mountain hut. Total walking time: 3 to 4 hours. Total ascent on foot: 411 metres. Total descent on foot: 411 metres.

4. 4
   Day 04

   Breithorn Summit Training Climb

   Climbing the Breithorn at 4164 metres. Early start for the ascent as training before the main Mont Blanc climb. Technically simple ascent with spectacular views of the Western and Central Alps. Descent back to the hut and then by cable car to Breuil Cervinia. Transfer back to Courmayeur. Training day completed before the main ascent of Mont Blanc.

5. 5
   Day 05

   Rest and Recovery in Courmayeur

   Full rest day before the Mont Blanc ascent. Time for recovery and preparation. Overnight stay in Courmayeur.

6. 6
   Day 06

   Approach to Gouter Hut via Chamonix

   Transfer from Courmayeur to Chamonix. After breakfast, transfer to the French side via Les Houches. Ascent using cable car and mountain tram to Nid d'Aigle station at 2372 metres. Start of pedestrian ascent from Nid d'Aigle. Easy walk to Tête Rousse Hut. From here, roped ascent over rocky terrain to Gouter Hut at 3835 metres. Overnight stay in a mountain hut. Total walking time: 6 to 7 hours. Total ascent on foot: 1458 metres. Height descent: none.

7. 7
   Day 07

   Mont Blanc Summit Attempt and Descent

   Summit attempt of Mont Blanc at 4810 metres. Most demanding and responsible day of the programme. Early departure at around 3 AM in darkness. Ascent begins on a wide snowy slope towards Dome du Gouter at 4304 metres. Short descent followed by another ascent towards the final ridge. Final section involves a narrow and steep snow ridge leading to the summit. Descent via the same route back to Gouter Hut. Continue down to the mountain tram station and cable car system. Return to valley and transfer back to Courmayeur. Total walking time: 8 to 10 hours. Total ascent on foot: 980 metres. Total descent on foot: 2423 metres.

8. 8
   Day 08

   Departure and Transfer to Geneva Airport

   Transfer from Courmayeur to Geneva Airport. Departure for onward journey and return home.

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