MONT BLANC SKI MOUNTAINEERING

MONT BLANC SKI ASCENT WITH GRANDE COURSE MOUNTAIN GUIDES.

At 4,810 metres, Mont Blanc is one of the great classic ascents in the Alps and one of the world’s most iconic ski mountaineering objectives.

Due to the altitude, we recommend undertaking the programme with several days of acclimatisation beforehand, although it is also possible to complete the ascent as a fast-paced 2-day programme for participants who are already acclimatised.

Duration:

• Depending on the programme chosen.

4-Day programme:

• Day 0: meeting and equipment check. Overnight in the Chamonix Valley.

• Day 1: acclimatisation day.

• Day 2: acclimatisation day.

• Day 3: approach to the Grands Mulets Hut. Take the cable car to Plan de l’Aiguille.

  Elevation gain: 850m.

• Day 4: ascent of Mont Blanc from the hut and descent to Chamonix on skis.

  Elevation gain: 1,750m. Elevation loss: 2,600m or 3,500m if descending all the way to Chamonix.

2-Day programme:

• Day 0: meeting and equipment check. Overnight in the Chamonix Valley.

• Day 1: approach to the Grands Mulets Hut.

  Elevation gain: 850m.

• Day 2: ascent of Mont Blanc from the hut and descent to Chamonix on skis.

  Elevation gain: 1,750m. Elevation loss: 2,600m or 3,500m if descending all the way to Chamonix.

*In both programmes, it is possible to add an extra day to spend the night at the hut after reaching the summit and descend at a more relaxed pace. Additional cost: €200 per person.

Number of participants:

• Maximum 2 participants per guide.

Difficulty:

• Challenging. This activity is aimed at skiers with a high level of technical ability and previous experience in ski touring and winter mountaineering. Participants must also be confident using crampons and an ice axe on glaciated terrain.

Price 4-Day programme:

• 1 participant: €2,450

• 2 participants: €1,350/person

Price 2-Day programme:

• 1 participant: €1,600

• 2 participants: €900/person

Included

• Qualified mountain guide.

• Technical advice and preparation.

• Shared safety equipment.

• Crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet for participants.

• Avalanche safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

• Professional liability insurance.

• Cable cars for the guide.

Not included

• Accommodation, meals and transport costs for participants in the valley.

• Half-board hut accommodation for participants and guide.

• Cable cars for participants.

• Personal accident insurance for participants.

• Cancellation insurance for participants.

• Any other unforeseen expenses.

Equipment required

• Clothing suitable for ski touring and adapted to the weather conditions, including spare clothing.

• Ski touring boots (in good condition).

• Ski touring skis + skins + ski crampons (in good condition).

• Avalanche transceiver + shovel + probe.

• Certified helmet (in good condition).

• Lightweight certified climbing harness.

• Mountaineering ice axe and classic crampons.

• Safety lanyard with locking carabiner.

• Cap/beanie, sunglasses, ski goggles, sun cream, water and food.

• 2–3 pairs of gloves.

• 30L ski touring backpack.

• Headlamp with spare batteries.

• Lightweight sleeping-bag liner for the hut.

• Emergency blanket.

• If you do not have any of the required equipment, please let us know and, where possible, we can lend it to you or advise you on purchasing it.

Contact

We offer tailor-made mountain experiences while always maintaining the high standards of quality that define us. Tell us what you would like to do, and we will put everything together for you as quickly as possible.

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