Mont Blanc in 3 days
Nel 1786 Jacques Balmat & Michel Paccard conquered Mont Blanc, this date marks the beginning of mountaineering. Until then, the people of the valley had always been afraid of venturing onto the glaciers at high altitudes. Only a few seekers of quartz crystals dared to challenge the prejudices and popular beliefs that held those places cursed. Today the ascent of Mont Blanc is often unfairly trivialized, many mountaineers venture without any preparation and knowledge of the high mountains. Reaching the top of the roof of Europe is still a beautiful adventure that gives joy and gratification to those who step on it. Even if the climb does not present particular difficulties, attempting the climb without ever having worn crampons is an ascent doomed to failure. A preliminary day of school and practice in the use of crampons and ice axes, allows you to acquire a certain confidence, which helps to better manage situations and to appreciate the climb more, avoiding unnecessary insecurities that generate tension. On the day of preparation, the guide will tell you if you have the technical and physical level necessary to achieve your dream with sufficient confidence. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you can agree on an additional additional day of training or an alternative climb, in order to avoid frequent failures for these reasons.
Program
- Day 1
Meeting at 8:30 in Courmayeur, transfer to Chamonix. Ascent with the Montenvers train. It takes about 30 minutes on foot to reach the Mer de Glace glacier. Lessons and topics covered: Knowledge of technical material used on ice and mixed routes, how to join in roped-off on a glacier, progression techniques in roped-off on ice, climbing and climbing techniques in piolet traction. Packed lunch. Return to Courmayeur at 4.00 pm. - Day 2
From Chanonix Les Houches by cable car to Bellevue 1770m, from here by train to Nid d'Aigles 2372m. From Nid d'Aigles in 2 hours' walk you can reach the Tete Rousse refuge at 3167m. after a short stop, continue to the Gouter refuge 3.817 m. which can be reached in about 3.30 of climbing on easy rocks and some stretches of via ferrata. Dinner and overnight. - Day 3
2:15 am wake up and breakfast. At about 03:00 departure in the night for the climb. After 2 hours of walking you will reach the Dome del Gouter 4.306 mt. continue through the hill of the same name and reach the Vallot hut at 4.362mt. From here begins the final ridge, past Les Bosses in about 1 hour to reach the top of Mont Blanc. The descent usually takes place on the same route, 2 hours to the Gouter Refuge and another 2 hours 30 minutes to the Nid d'Aigle train.
The price includes
- Assistance of the mountain guide, commonly used material.
- Insurance that covers the emergency intervention in the event of an accident.
The fee does not include
- Board and lodging at the refuge for the participants and the guide (60 € per person + Guide)
- Chamonix Les Houches- Bellevue Cable Car Tickets (€ 13.50 + Guide)
- Bellevue- Nid d’Aigles return train tickets (€ 12.70 + Guide)
- Car transfers and anything not specified in the entry “The price includes”
PERSONAL TECHNICAL MATERIAL
- harness
- Maximum ice ax 60 cm
- Classic crampons with anti-cocoon
- High mountain boots
- Helmet
- Telescopic ski pole
- Harness, ice ax, crampons, ski pole and helmet missing will be provided by the guide.
CLOTHING TO WEAR
- High mountain / glacier sunglasses
- Sun cream and cocoa butter
- Cap
- High mountain gloves
- Breathable t-shirt
- Sweet life
- Windstopper or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Shoeller mountain pants
- Mountain socks
- Leggings
INSIDE THE BACKPACK
- A tights
- Ski mask
- Lightweight spare gloves
- A front lamp with new batteries
- Small personal pharmacy (compeed, aspirin, high protection sunscreen)
- Waterproof over trousers
- Camera
- 1 liter bottle or Thermos
- Energy bars, dried fruit, chocolate, sandwich
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Paper towels
- Sun hat
- Fleece or goose down gillet
- Ear plugs (useful in shelter)