Climbing Grand Combin in Valais

2 days to climb Grand Combin, an awesome peak of the Valais, together with Yann, an IFMGA-certified guide.

Alps

+1 Days

Jul - Sep

Description

Grand Combin is the only summit of more than 4000 m between the Grandes Jorasses and the Dent-Blanche, which we can also climb. This is an iconic mountain of Bagnes Valley, which dominates all other peaks for miles around.

Grand Combin offers an exceptional flora and fauna, a wild atmosphere ideal for nature lovers and a genuine hospitality during the trip.

It’s less known than some four-thousanders in the Valais, and wrongly, mountaineers are less interested in it!

It’s a mistake, because the edge of Meitin offers a good and varied itinerary between snow, rock and ice. Discover this wild climb, away from the crowds!

The ascent takes about two days.

I invite you to contact me if this adventure sounds interesting to you. I’d be glad to lead you there!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting point

Itinerary

Day 1: Valsorey hut

Ascent to the Valsorey hut from Bourg-St-Pierre. It takes about 3-4hs walking.

Day 2: Grand Combin summit

Early morning and departure at headlamp light to the edge of Meitin, arrival to the Grand Combin summit at 4314m, and descent by the edge of Meitin or by the South face. Once back at the hut, and after a short break, it will be time to meet the plain by the path taken the previous day to climb to the hut.

Details

More info

Alternative route With good conditions and good fitness, it is possible to consider the crossing of the Grand Combin. Starting from Valsorey, ascent by the edge of Meitin or by the south side at the top. Then descent through the Aiguille du Croissant and Combin of Tsessette. Finally, we'll arrive to the Mauvoisin dam.

About the guide

Yann

5.0

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Mountain Guide

Attracted by the mountains since childhood, I started with climbing and alpinism. I then discovered my passion for ski touring.
I started a Young&Sport instructor training to lead young people in the mountain, accompanied by guides. This experience inspired me to become a mountain guide, and I got certified in September 2015.
I work in a guide's office with other guides friends as Stéphane, Raphael, Christian and Jean-Luc, mountain leader.
What I love the most: make people enjoy, allow them to discover a region, laughing, everything in a safe way.
So if there's something you wish, if you dream of exploring a region or country, don't hesitate to contact me.
See you soon for new discoveries!

Languages

German | French | English

What people are saying about Yann

2 jours fantastiques, avec un guide qui ressent bien jusqu'ou il peut pousser ses clients, qui explique beaucoup sur les techniques et la lecture du terrain (un grand plus!), et qui de plus est très sympa. A refaire chaque année! Bruno, Renaud et Mathieu

I often ski with Stephane. He is a very nice guide with a very good knowledge about security. He is always looking for the best spots which will combine excellent snow and safe conditions. He is very communicative and friendly.

Alexander

Yann is a Young, Energetic and Experienced mountain guide. We have been Touring for 4 days in the Jungfrau Region with very mixed weather conditions. Yann showed me his abilities to lead under very tough weather conditions. Although always looking for Adventure and Challenges, even under the tough weather conditions, he proved his experienced as a guide and knowledge of the region. Safety is always first and from there we strive for our limits. We had an amazing 4-days and future adventures with Yann have already been discussed! Definitely the guide i want to rely on high up the mountains!

Romain

Après avoir du changer d'objectif initial à cause de la météo, nous étions parti pour le Zinalrothorn. Malheureusement, la roche était givrée et nous avons du faire demi-tour juste en dessous de l'épaule (4017m). Grâce à Yann qui connait bien la région, nous avons pu rattraper la journée en allant faire le sommet du Blanc de Moming par l'arrête E ou arrête du Blanc, très esthétique, bien raide et effilée. Malgré la déception due à la météo, nous avons malgré tout passer une journée incroyable en plein coeur de la Couronne Impériale. Je recommande vivement Yann et Jonathan. Vraiment sympas et très pros, on se sent en sécurité en toutes situations. Et leur connaissance du terrain permet d'envisager des alternatives de qualité. Merci a Explore-share.com de nous avoir mis en contact!