Mont Blanc voie normale du Goûter: first ascent in 1786, Mont Blanc's altitude and its role in the history of mountaineering make it a must-see mountain in the Alps. You can see it from all sides, towering above you with its terrible glaciers on the north side, the 3 Monts on the east side and its steep walls on the Italian side. Try a 3-day ascent via the normal route, staying in the Goûter and Tête Rousse refuges.
Climbing Mont Blanc is a long and demanding endurance effort at high altitude, in an environment that can quickly become hostile. You need to be used to working in the mountains in technical terrain (snow, sharp ridges, scree, scree slopes, desecalades) to be able to climb to and from the summit with sufficient margin.
If you've never done any mountaineering, and we've never been on a mountain together, I will systematically offer you a compulsory mountaineering discovery course, either earlier in the season or the year before.. You will discover the activity, the environment and the equipment, and together we will assess the coherence of the project, your physical and moral aptitudes, and your reaction to altitude.
Important information: Reservations for Mont Blanc refuges are very complicated, even if you book early. Contact me well in advance.
Depart in the morning for the Tête Rousse refuge, taking the cable car and then the Mont Blanc tramway to the Nid d'Aigle. From here, the approach and ascent begin. Overnight at the Tête Rousse refuge (3167m).
Climbing Mont Blanc is not a simple hike. You need to be in good physical shape, have good stamina, and ideally have some previous experience of the high mountains. Before the ascent, I always offer technical preparation and acclimatisation days.
The ideal season is from mid-June to early September. Outside this period, conditions are often too technical or dangerous.
Altitude can cause headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping... These reactions are normal and vary from person to person. To limit these effects, we always plan to acclimatise gradually in the days leading up to the summit. As your guide, I keep a close eye on your condition throughout the ascent. If necessary, we adapt the pace, take longer breaks, or come back down - safety comes first.
Yes, you need to be able to walk 8 to 12 hours at altitude, with more than 1,500 metres of ascent on the day of the summit. Good physical preparation beforehand is highly recommended.
I offer both. There is 1 guide for a maximum of 2 people for the summit.
I'll provide you with a full list before you leave. You'll need basic mountaineering equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, mountaineering boots), warm clothing and mountaineering gear. Technical equipment can be loaned or hired.
As early as possible! The high season (June to September) is very popular, and places in mountain huts are limited. Ideally, you should contact me between 3 and 6 months in advance to give yourself time to plan your preparation, book accommodation and organise acclimatisation. This also allows us to talk calmly about your objectives, your level and possible options.
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A flexible framework for devising the most appropriate itinerary or activity for each day, depending on the group and the conditions.
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