Climbing intro with ascent to Aiguille du Tour, Mont Blanc

Carlos, an IFMGA-certified guide, takes you to the summit of the Aiguille du Tour in the Mont Blanc massif, with this 2-day ascent (3540m), starting from Chamonix.

Private

Alps

2 Days

May - Sep

Highlights

* Climb the Aiguille du Tour via the technically easy normal route

* This is a great first summit to climb in the Mont Blanc massif

* Prepare yourself for more challenging ascents in the Alps

Description

Join me on this 2-day trip and reach the summit of the Aiguille du Tour (3540m), in the Mont Blanc massif. This is a great opportunity to venture yourself into mountaineering and to learn alpine climbing techniques.

The Aiguille du Tour is also a perfect first summit to climb in the Chamonix valley. The normal route to the top provides a technically easy and enjoyable path, ideal for beginner mountaineers.

We will meet in Chamonix and from there we will head to the village of Le Tour, where we will take the cable car to the top. From there, we will hike to the Albert Premier refuge, situated right next to the Glacier du Tour.On the first day, you will learn the basic mountaineering techniques, use of crampons and ice axe, among other alpine climbing techniques.

On the second day, we will have breakfast at the refuge and start the ascent to the Aiguille du Tour. Once at the summit, you will enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding mountains. We will have lunch there and return to the refuge at noon, where we will have a drink and descend to Chamonix in the afternoon.

A climbing program to the Aiguille du Tour is a great chance to enjoy a first mountain experience in the stunning setting of the Chamonix valley. It also works perfectly as an acclimatization trip before attempting more challenging ascents in Mont Blanc.

If you want to join me on this ascent, just contact me! Book your trip and come climb to Aiguille du Tour summit!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include cable car, refuge, meals and mountain guide's expenses.

Itinerary

Day 1: Chamonix - Le Tour - Albert Premier hut

We will meet in Chamonix and from there we will head to the village of Le Tour, where we will take the cable car to the top. From there, we will hike to the Albert Premier refuge, situated right next to the Glacier du Tour. You will learn the basic mountaineering techniques, use of crampons and ice axe, among other alpine climbing techniques.

Day 2: Aiguille du Tour summit - Chamonix

We will have breakfast at the refuge and start the ascent to the Aiguille du Tour. Once at the summit, you will enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding mountains. We will have lunch there and return to the refuge at noon, where we will have a drink and descend to Chamonix in the afternoon.

About the guide

Carlos

4.80

(37)

Mountain Guide

IFGMA/UIAGM Guide from Chile

I have extensive experience guiding in the Andes and Europe. I am a resident in Chile, Spain and Chamonix. I am very sociable and motivated. I am always available for projects in the mountains.

Languages

French | English

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What people are saying about Carlos

Susie

5.00

Carlos is a very accomplished rock climber, speaks great English, and is fun to be around. We felt very safe while climbing with him on the Sharks Fin, and learned a lot too.

Christopher

5.00

Hey, So I had a great time on this journey in the Atacama desert and up the the Ojos del Salado. Looking forward for other adventures of this kind :)

Florian

5.00

Carlos was a professional and committed guide! We had three great days. He was friendly and guided us savely up to mt blanc. i dont understand the one bad rating carlos got. In my opinion it think it was an bloody amateur which shouldnt have been on mt blanc in the first place. Let me say one thing. If you have no experience on higher mountains and in climbing in general, there is no place for you on mt blanc. train hard, prepare and come with the right expectation!

Gregory

5.00

The whole trip was excellent. Explore share did a great job coordinating. Carlos is an experienced guide and effective teacher. I felt safe with him the whole time we were on the mountain. The weather was terrific and we summited just as expected. I highly recommend Carlos Vasquez for Mont Blanc.

Arthur

5.00

El guía Carlos, siempre fue muy atento y responsable en lo que compete a sus funciones, nunca me sentí desconfiado o desprotegido. Posee un alto conocimiento técnico asi también como una gran experiencia como guía. estoy sumamente agradecido pues su perfil fue muy acertado para mi persona. 100% recomendados para cualquier otra persona que busque un guía. El servicio brindados por Uds. la organización Explore-share tambien esta bien bien puntuado, siempre me proporcionaron informacion clara, transparente y real. 100% recomendados