Grand Paradiso and Mont Blanc guided ascent

Extra Expenses: The whole program in a 1 guide / 2 alpinist ratio is 700 Euro apox.

Recommended Gear:

Body Wear:  Waterproof shell jacket  Waterproof shell pants  Down or insulated jacket  Lightweight fleece top  Softshell jacket/Windshirt  Softshell climbing pants  Base layer top and leggings x 1 set  Underwear

Head Wear: □ Sun hat □ Warm hat □ Sunglasses □ Ski goggles □ Scarf, bandana or Buff

Hand Wear:  Liner gloves  Leather gloves  Mountaineering gloves

Foot Wear:  Socks (2-3 pairs)  Mountaineering boots (Can be rented locally)  Snow gaiters (only required, if your boots do not have an integrated gaiter)  Lightweight shoes/boots  Rock shoes (Optional - can be rented locally)

Packs & Bags:  Mountaineering pack (30-35 litres)  Small duffel/travel bag Accessories Headlamp and spare batteries  Water bottle x 1 (1 litre)  Thermos flask  Sleeping bag liner (A requirement for all huts)  Personal first aid kit and medications  Personal toiletries  Sun block and lip balm  Wet wipes (Optional)  Ear plugs  Stuff sacks  Camera and spare batteries (Optional)  Collapsible ski/trekking poles  Pocket knife/Leatherman/tool kit (Optional)  Additional snack food

Climbing Equipment:  Ice axe (Can be rented locally)  Crampons (Can be rented locally)  Climbing harness (Can be rented locally)  Climbing helmet (Can be rented locally)  Locking carabiners x 2  60cm sling