3-day Mont Blanc climbing ascent
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Join certified guide Valeriy on this guided 3-day Mont Blanc climb and push your limits to accomplish this adventure like a pro!
Group
Alps
3 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Push your limits on the highest peak in the Alps.
- Build physical fitness, agility on rocky terrain, and glacier confidence.
- With preparation, training, and expert guidance, succeed in this incredible climb.
Description
This exciting 3**-day Mont Blanc climbing course** is a great option for those bold and experienced climbers who want to push their limits!
Mont Blanc (4810 m) is a demanding climb. It’s the highest peak in the Alps and very popular among climbers all around the world. As the crown jewel of the Alps, it is a peak that has captivated adventurers for centuries. Its first ascent in 1786 marked a milestone in mountaineering history and transformed the Chamonix valley into a hub for mountain enthusiasts from around the world.
While Mont Blanc’s fame is unmatched, reaching its summit is no small feat. It demands excellent physical fitness, agility on rocky terrain, and confidence on glaciers. This iconic peak continues to command respect as one of the most physically demanding and challenging climbs in the Alps.
However, with proper physical preparation, a well-structured training and acclimatization program, and the guidance of an experienced mountain guide, you can turn this challenge into a truly rewarding experience.
So, are you ready for a unique adventure in the Alps? Then contact me to participate in this Mont Blanc climbing journey!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- The price includes:
- Services of a UIAGM-certified mountain guide.
- Pre-trip consultations.
- Local transportation required during the course.
- Group equipment.
- Not included:
- Accommodation in Chamonix
- Mountain Hut Costs
- Travel to Chamonix
- Cable Car Passes
- Food and Drinks
- Individual Equipment
- Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Ascent to Refuge du Tête Rousse
The ascent begins at the Nid d’Aigle station (2372m), accessible via the Bellevue cable car from the village of Les Houches, followed by the Tramway du Mont-Blanc.
From Nid d’Aigle, the trail leads to Refuge du Tête Rousse (3167m). The hike typically takes around 3 hours.
Alternative route: If the Tramway du Mont-Blanc is closed (usually before mid-June and after mid-September), the hike starts directly from the Bellevue cable car station (1750m). In this case, the journey to Refuge du Tête Rousse takes approximately 4 hours, with an elevation gain of +1417m.
Overnight stay at Refuge du Tête Rousse.
Day 2: Ascent to Mont Blanc Summit
After an early breakfast, we depart Refuge du Tête Rousse at 4:00 AM - from this point, we'll rope together for safety.
The ascent to Refuge du Goûter starts on snow and transitions to simple rocky terrain, with some sections equipped with metal cables.
At Refuge du Goûter, we take a short break to leave extra gear, rest, and eat before continuing the climb.
- The route to the summit passes through:Depending on the year, the ridge may have sections of exposed ice.
- Dôme du Goûter (4304m)
- Refuge Vallot (4362m)
- A steep ridge leading to the top.
- Reaching the Summit: The summit of Mont Blanc (4810m) is typically reached by midday, offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
The ascent from Refuge du Goûter to the summit takes about 4-5 hours, with an elevation gain of +975m.
- Descent to Refuge du Goûter: After taking in the views, we begin the descent along the same route. The descent to Refuge du Goûter takes about 2 hours.
Overnight stay at Refuge du Goûter.
Day 3: Descent to Chamonix
On Day 3, after an early breakfast at 6:00 AM, we leave Refuge du Goûter and begin the descent. The hike down to the Nid d’Aigle station (2372m) takes approximately 3-4 hours, with an elevation loss of -1463m.
From Nid d’Aigle, we board the Tramway du Mont-Blanc, followed by the Bellevue cable car, which takes us back to Les Houches. From there, transportation will return us to Chamonix, marking the end of the journey.
Details
Disclaimer
This program is specifically designed for those with a basic to intermediate technical level in using crampons and an ice axe on icy and snowy terrain. Good physical fitness is also essential.
If you’ve already acclimatized in the mountains in the days leading up to the program, it will give you a significant advantage.
Season after season, the effects of global warming are causing significant changes to glacier morphology, and the iconic Gouter Route is no exception. The upper section of the route, located at an altitude of approximately 4600 meters, has become steeper and now requires excellent crampon skills to navigate safely.
More info
To avoid potential challenges that can arise from bringing strangers together, we recommend registering as a duo.
Meeting point
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
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Joshua
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