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Traversée Royale Mont Blanc Ascent from Chamonix

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Traversée Royale Mont Blanc Ascent from Chamonix
Traversée Royale Mont Blanc Ascent from Chamonix
Traversée Royale Mont Blanc Ascent from Chamonix
Traversée Royale Mont Blanc Ascent from Chamonix
Traversée Royale Mont Blanc Ascent from Chamonix

Join Hannes, IFMGA/UIAGM-certified mountain guide, on this Mont Blanc ascent (4810 meters) from Chamonix and reach the highest peak in Europe!

Private

Alps

+1 Days

Jul, Aug

High

Advanced


Highlights

  • Embark on the legendary Traversée Royale
  • Navigate diverse alpine terrain
  • Expert-guided ascent – ensuring a safe and unforgettable experience

Description

Join me on this Mont Blanc ascent (4810 meters) from Chamonix and reach the highest peak in Europe! 

The Traversée Royale is one of the most spectacular and rewarding routes on Mont Blanc. This journey takes you across the Dômes de Miage, the Aiguille de Bionnassay, and finally to the highest peak in the Alps (4,810m).

Experience a mix of long snow ridges, technical climbing sections, and sublime panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

For experienced alpinists, this route offers the perfect balance of challenge, beauty, and adventure, demanding both physical endurance and technical skill—but delivering an experience like no other.

You will find a more detailed itinerary below!

If you're ready to conquer the Traversée Royale and stand atop Mont Blanc's legendary summit, request to book your adventure today!

Price includes

    Price details

    • Included in the Price:
    • Guided leadership by a state-certified mountain and ski guide
    • Leity armor (climbing harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe)
    • Not Included:
    • Lift pass
    • Accommodation
    • Mountain guide’s expenses

    Meeting point

    We meet in Chamonix in the morning and drive to Les Contamines, where we begin the long approach to Refuge Conscrits.

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Meeting in Chamonix

    We meet in Chamonix in the morning and drive to Les Contamines, where we start the 1,600m ascent over 10km, taking 5-6 hours to reach Refuge Conscrits.

    Day 2: Refuge Conscrits to Refuge Durier

    From Refuge Conscrits, we ascend Aiguille de la Bérangère (3,425m) via a short rock section, then continue along the stunning Firngrat ridge of the Dômes de Miage (3,673m) before reaching Refuge Durier.

    Day 3: The Royal Traverse – A Classic Alpine Challenge

    Today, we take on the legendary Royal Traverse. Departing early from Refuge Durier (3,369m), we begin with light climbing to the Aiguille de Bionnassay (4,052m). From there, we follow an exposed ridge to the Dôme du Goûter (4,304m), then ascend via the normal route to the summit of Mont Blanc (4,810m).

    Our descent passes Mont Maudit and Mont Blanc du Tacul, leading either to Refuge Cosmique or directly to the Aiguille du Midi cable car.

     

    Details

    More info

    Requirements

    • Excellent acclimatization and endurance (12-15 hours, 2,000m ascent)
    • Strong crampon skills on rock and ice (up to UIAA Grade IV)

    About the guide

    Guide profile image

    Hannes

    Mountain Guide

    Languages

    German | English

    Certificates

    IFMGA


    What people are saying about this trip

    Anonymous

    3 days for beginners, 2 days for more experimented .. and depending on the logging, difficulty increases ... should be more visible .. Booking was made personally but not by the organization team Pros: - Andreas’s skill as a guide, impressive - knowledge of the mountain - calm and patience Cons : - preparation required from Tete Rousse vs Goûter .. better information needed - extra costs related to the summit .. food, lift, trains , ....

    Maz

    We were very satisfied with the whole experience. Our guide Matteo was very experienced and taught us a lot during the short trip. He looked after us and made sure that we felt secure even on the most dangerous stages of the ascent and descent. I cannot express enough how happy we were with Matteo's support and guidance. He was very professional during the whole trip and also very jovial and kept us a good company. His knowledge of the mountains and mountaineering is exceptional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone wishing to climb in the Alps.

    Vladimir

    We were a bit unlucky with the weather, so we didn't summit. But given the conditions, I think we did the best we could, we've scaled some smaller peaks and practiced our spline skills. Matteo is great guide, highly recommend.


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