6-day Climbing Trip in Mont Blanc, Roof of the Alps
A certified mountain guide wants to invite you to climb the most astonishing massif in the Alps. Join this 6-day climbing trip in Mont Blanc and live a unique adventure.
Group
Alps
6 Days
May - Sep
High
All levels
Highlights
- Climb Mont Blanc via the legendary Goûter Route
- Acclimatize on Gran Paradiso with two to three days of glacier travel and hut stays
- Small guided groups, expert planning, and included technical gear
Description
Stand on the highest peak in Western Europe and turn a lifetime goal into reality. Mont Blanc is an iconic, high-altitude mountaineering objective that rewards proper preparation with unforgettable views and an immense sense of achievement.
Our 6-day program pairs smart acclimatization on Gran Paradiso (4,061 m) with a guided ascent of Mont Blanc via the classic Goûter (French Normal) Route — a balanced plan that maximizes your success rate while keeping safety front and center. Gran Paradiso is an excellent first 4,000 m peak to build confidence and altitude tolerance before the Mont Blanc push.
Mont Blanc is more than a number: expect long hours, glacier travel, exposed sections and the effects of high altitude. Good endurance, prior alpine experience or training, and respect for the mountain are essential — the fitter you are, the safer and more enjoyable your summit attempt will be.
We run small groups, adapt plans to conditions, and emphasize safe, sustainable guiding. Our approach combines local route knowledge, individualized pacing, and proven acclimatization to give you the best possible chance of standing on the roof of the Alps.
Ready to join the climb? Contact us right now to reserve your spot and start your Mont Blanc ascent!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Group equipment
- Transport to the start of the trip
- Half-board meals during trip
- Mountain guide's expenses
Price details
- Included:
- * Mountain huts with halfboard (2 nights at Gran Paradiso, 2 nights on Mont Blanc)
- * Transportation from Chamonix to Gran Paradiso and back
- * Transport from Chamonix to Bellevue (start of the Mont Blanc climb) and back
- * Lift ticket to Bellevue and tramway to the Mont Blanc train
- * Technical gear: harness, crampons, helmet, ice axe
- Not included:
- * Personal expenses at the huts
- * Insurance
- * Travel to and from Chamonix before and after the trip
- * Accommodation in Chamonix before and after the trip, plus one night in Chamonix between Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc (we can help arrange this if needed)
- * Personal clothing, backpack, and other personal gear (except the technical equipment listed above)
- * Personal training before the trip
- * Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Hike to Chabod Hut
Meet in Chamonix and drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel into Italy. From there, a steady 2–3 hour hike takes us through forests and alpine meadows to the Chabod Hut, with sweeping views over the Laveciau Glacier.
Day 2: Gran Paradiso Summit (4,061 m)
Summit day on Gran Paradiso. We start before dawn, following trails across moraines until the glacier opens before us. Roped up, we ascend gradually through the icy terrain to reach the rocky ridge near the top. A short scramble leads us to the summit beside the Madonna statue, our first 4000 m peak and an ideal warm-up for Mont Blanc. We descend with stunning views back to the hut.
Day 3: Descent & Return to Chamonix
A relaxed descent to the valley, often with chances to spot ibex in the morning light. We then return to Chamonix for a hotel night and some well-earned rest.
Day 4: Approach to Tête Rousse Hut
We take the train and hike for about 2 hours up to the Tête Rousse Hut. The afternoon is spent quietly: eating well, hydrating, and preparing mentally for the climb ahead.
Day 5: Mont Blanc Summit Push (4,810 m)
Summit push. From the hut, we cross the Grand Couloir and ascend the rocky slopes to the Goûter Hut (3,815 m). After a short rest, we continue onto broad snowfields leading to the Dôme du Goûter (4,304 m), descend to the Col du Dôme, and pass the Vallot shelter. Here the true challenge begins as the Bosses Ridge rises—an elegant, narrow line of snow and ice leading to the top.
Step by step, we reach the summit of Mont Blanc at 4,810 m (15,781 ft), the highest point in the Alps. After taking in the incredible views, we descend carefully back to the Goûter Hut for the night.
Day 6: Descent to the Valley / Reserve Summit Day
If the summit was reached on Day 5, we descend calmly via Tête Rousse to the valley. If weather delayed our attempt, this day serves as our summit opportunity before returning to Chamonix.
Details
Accommodation
In the valley, you will stay at a hotel of your choice, while during the mountain ascent we will stay in mountain huts with half-board
Disclaimer
Groups require a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 participants. The Mont Blanc summit climb will be done at a ratio of 1 guide for every 2 clients.
Reservations must be made during this autumn. To secure hut bookings, a non-refundable deposit of €200 per person is required.
According to the huts’ policies, all participants must have valid insurance that covers any costs in case of cancellation.
More info
Mont Blanc can be a great choice for your first summit above 4,000m, but it does require a solid level of fitness. The ascent involves scrambling at the start, followed by walking across high-altitude glaciers. Overall, it is more demanding than many higher trekking peaks found in other regions of the world.
The bottom line: the better shape you are in, the more enjoyable and safe the experience will be — both for you and for the group. Our goal is to make this a fun, rewarding, and safe adventure. If you’d like, we can also provide training tips to help you prepare.
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Sunglasses
Goggles
Gear list will be provided after the reservation.
About the guide
Nordic-Trend
Languages
English | Norwegian
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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