5-Day Mont Blanc Ascent | All-Inclusive Package

On the first day, we will begin our acclimatization process with a carefully planned ascent. The specific activity will depend on the current mountain conditions and your level of experience. Some of our favorite acclimatization climbs include the Arête des Cosmiques or Aiguille du Tour. We will start our adventure with a cable car ride to the Aiguille du Midi, where we will spend the night in a high-altitude mountain hut.

After breakfast at our mountain refuge, we will embark on our daily climbing activity, which will occupy most of the day. We will then descend via cable car and return to Chamonix. Please make your own accommodation reservations for the second night in Chamonix.

On the third day, our rendezvous point is either Chamonix or the Bellevue cable car parking in Les Houches. The morning is yours to pack your backpacks and do any last-minute shopping. Following a thorough gear inspection, we'll board the cable car to Bellevue (1,794m), where we'll transfer to the Mont Blanc rack railway bound for Nid d'Aigle (2,362m) – the starting point of our expedition.

Leaving Nid d'Aigle behind, we'll embark on a 2 to 3-hour ascent with an elevation gain of 800 meters, leading us to the Tête Rousse refuge situated at 3,165 meters. This refuge rests adjacent to the glacier bearing the same name. The presence of snow along this route can vary depending on the season, with it either beginning at the train's terminus or remaining snow-free until we reach the refuge.

After a brief night's rest, we set off on our demanding ascent of Mont Blanc at 4am. Fully equipped with essential gear, we navigate the glacial landscape, passing key landmarks such as the Dôme de Goûter and Les Bosses peaks, until we reach the towering summit of Mont Blanc at 4,810 meters. We retrace our steps on the descent, returning to the Goûter refuge at 3,815 meters for the night.

On our final day, we'll rise early to begin our descent. It's important to descend quickly, reaching the "bowling alley" as soon as possible to minimize risks. Once we're past this challenging section, the level of danger decreases significantly. We'll pass close to the Tête Rousse refuge, where we can take a break or continue on to the Nid d'Aigle train station (2,362m).