Mont Blanc Guided Ascent

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Mont Blanc in the French/Italian Alps dominates the Chamonix valley with its white majestic dome. Some say it is the most visited natural attraction in the world! Climb the highest peak in the Alps Moderate snow-climbing in spectacular, history-steeped terrain Led by friendly, experienced and qualified guides Mont Blanc is Europe's highest peak...political Europe that is, since Elbrus in Russia is higher and is a fine ascent for mountaineers of all levels. There are a variety of routes on Mont Blanc to suit your experience and enthusiasm as well as current conditions. This trip includes an ascent of another high peak in the region to acclimatise prior to attempting Mont Blanc.

Itinerary

Day
0	Arrive Chamonix, hotel night.
1	Meet your guide for an early morning briefing and gear check. Either take the Aiguille du Midi lift and Le Panoramique or travel through the Mont Blanc tunnel and ascend via the Skyway Monte Bianco to Point Hellbronner (3,462m/11,358ft). Climb the Aiguille de Toule (3,534m/11,594ft) and then spend the afternoon going over crampon and rope skills and travelling over glaciated terrain. Overnight at the Torino Hut (3,375m/11,073ft).
2	Climb the Aiguille d’Entrèves Traverse then either return via the Panoramique lift or head back down the Skyway Monte Bianco and descend to Chamonix for the night.
3	Take the Bellevue Lift and Mont Blanc Tramway Lift (2,380m/7,800ft) and hike up to Tête Rousse (3,187m/10,377ft, 4hrs), or take the Aiguille du Midi Lift and trek to Cosmiques Hut (3,613m/11,854ft, 1hr). Enjoy an early night.
4	Very early start for the climb of Mont Blanc (4,807m/15,771ft – 8 hrs from Tête Rousse, 7 hrs from Cosmiques) and descend to Goûter (3,863m) or Tête Rousse Huts (3,187m), or return to Cosmiques Hut (4 to 5 hrs). Sometimes it will be possible to descend to Chamonix the same day.
5	Descend to Les Houches, transfer to Chamonix. Debrief and hotel night.
6	Breakfast and departure. Airport transfers are not included but we can arrange this for you.

Inclusion

Qualified mountain guide
Group technical equipment
Lifts as per the scheduled itinerary
Huts as per the scheduled itinerary
Transport as per the scheduled itinerary
Hotel B&B during trip dates as per schedule, including first night and last night of trip
Breakfast and dinner during mountain component of the trip

Exclusions

Any lift, hut, hotel or transport costs additional to the programme due to weather or logistics (any changes will be actioned only after you have been consulted by your guide)
Personal mountaineering clothing and equipment
Evening meals during hotel nights in Chamonix
Lunches
Extra additional meals, snacks or drinks purchased from huts or hotels
Insurance for travel and climbing in Europe
Transport to and from Chamonix
Gratuity

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Expedition Information

$5,457

Q2, Q3

Mont Blanc

Mountaineering

Fitness Level

Technical Level

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1:1