5 days on Mont Blanc 4,810 mt. from the Gonnella refuge
A program for those who love to take little-frequented itineraries, who have five days to climb in a way “different” the roof of Europe. This program will make you appreciate hidden corners of Mont Blanc outside the tourist masses. When you walk along the Miage glacier, you realize how vast Mont Blanc is and you have the feeling of being in a small Himalayas. The new Gonnella refuge, which will come into operation this summer after many years of closure, will once again allow the ascent to Mont Blanc along the historic route of “Papa”. In fact, on 1 August 1890 the Pope Achille Ratti with the guide of Courmayeur Alexis Proment, in descent, followed this itinerary for the first time. Among the normal routes of Mont Blanc it is certainly the most suggestive, the environment is grandiose, very wild and the route is not very popular. Reaching the top of Mont Blanc from this side certainly has a “flavor” different; you will realize this at the Dome del Gouter pass, when you leave via Italiane and the track joins the crowded normal French road that climbs from the Gouter.
Program
- Day 1
From lake Combal 1959 mt. in about 4 hours and 30 minutes of walking on the grassy slopes of the Aiguille de Combal you will reach the Rainetto bivouac (3,047 m) overlooking the Le Blanche glacier. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac. - Day 2
Ascent to Petit Mont Blanc via an easy snowy ridge. Continue to the eastern peak of Tré la Tete from which you can enjoy an exceptional view of the Miage basin and the west face of Mont Blanc. The descent takes place on the same route to the bottom of the valley. Accommodation in hotel in Courmayeur for the night. 8-9 am round trip to the valley. - Day 3
Rest day at your disposal - Day 4
From Lake Combal 1959 mt. you go up the left moraine of the glacier through wild landscapes, and the imposing west side of the Bianco in about 5 hours of walking on you reach the Gonnella refuge at 3071 meters. Dinner and overnight at the refuge - Day 5
00:30 wake up and breakfast. At about 01.15 am departure in the night for the climb. Through impressive crevasses you reach the Aiguilles Grises pass, then the climb continues on the ridge. After the Piton des Italien some sharp sections on the watershed between Italy and France of a short mixed passage, the route leads to the Gouter pass. Then the itinerary joins the French one and after passing the Bosses you reach the summit. It takes 6-8 hours to reach the top of Mont Blanc. The descent can be done on the same route or on the French side (4-5 hours). For the descent to Chamonix there are several possibilities depending on the mountain conditions.
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.
- Possible tickets for the cable cars for the descent to Chamonix.
- 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)