6-day Mont Blanc Ascent with Acclimatization

I can provide you with the harness, crampons, helmet, and ice axe. You'll need to bring the rest or rent it in Chamonix. I recommend you to go to Concept Pro Shop in Chamonix if you need to rent anything (mountaineering boots, specific mountaineering clothes, etc.).

I'll book the 2 nights in the huts (Refuge du Gouter and Refuge de Tête Rousse). I'll do the booking and you'll pay me back. For the other nights in Chamonix, you have to make the booking yourself. I recommend the following places (Hotel de l'Arve, Hotel Faocigny, La Croix Blanche, etc.).

You are booking me for 6 days with the aim of climbing Mt Blanc. The program is given as an indication. It might change because due to weather conditions. If we can't carry out the initial program as planned, another one will be proposed. It could include a mountaineering tour in the Monte Rosa range, on the Gran Paradiso, some rock climbing and/or via ferrata in the Chamonix area, etc. Canceling because of poor conditions won't be possible as my dates will be blocked for you.

I'll take a maximum of 2 climbers. If you plan to come with a larger group, I'll ask one or several of my colleagues to join us, and this is for all programs. The cohesion between the guide and the climber is key to making the adventure a success.

I recommend to make it from June to mid of July or in September. In August, because of the heat caused by the global warming, the conditions are too risky. My top priority is always to bring back everybody home safe!

I only work with private requests. The cohesion between us is key to making the adventure a success. Mixing together climbers who don't know each other doesn't work and often leads to issues.

You should book as early as possible. After February, the huts are usually fully booked, as well as my planning.

Unfortunately not. I have a lot of experience climbing Mt Blanc and the best way to do it is to be well prepared and don't rush for it.

The objective of the first 3 days is to get prepared: technically (using crampons, ice axe, climbing with mountaineering shoes, etc.), and physically (acclimatisation). We'll also take this time to learn each other, to get confident in climbing together in order to have the best team's cohesion possible for the last 3 days. This is key to overcome such a challenge! We'll then have 3 days to climb Mt Blanc. Having 3 days allow us to make is safely (eg. passing by the risky sections during the right time windows) and have some flexibility if the weather is difficult.

What you pay here is my guiding service. On top of this, you'll need to pay for:

• 1/ Your accommodation in Chamonix (here are some recommendations: Hotel de l'Arve, Hotel Faucigny and La Croix Blanche)

• 2/ Your lift pass for the 6 days ("Mont Blanc Unlimited", around 130€ per person. I have mine already)

• 3/ the 2 nights & the food in the huts (Refuge du Gouter and Refuge de Tête Rousse) for you and me (around 120€ per night per person, -50% for me)

• 4/ Your personal climbing equipment besides the crampons, helmet, harness and the ice axe that I can provide. The rest you'll have to bring it or rent it one of the shops in Chamonix ("Concept Pro Shop" is a great one).

You need to be fit and sporty. You need to be able to cope with doing an intense effort for several hours. It's important that come physically prepared. I can give you training tips if you wish. For the technical part, you don't need experience, we will be learning the different technics during the first 3 days (walking with crampons, using the ice axe, etc.).

Alternative options like Monte Rosa climbs or Chamonix adventures may be offered if the weather conditions are not optimal for the ascent or if the skills level of the group is insufficient for a successful climb to the summit. Do note that reserved dates limit cancellations due solely to weather, but we'll craft a memorable experience regardless.