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Mont Blanc 6-day mountaineering expedition

Mont Blanc 6-day mountaineering expedition
Mont Blanc 6-day mountaineering expedition
Mont Blanc 6-day mountaineering expedition
Mont Blanc traverse
Mont Blanc summit

Join Carlos, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this incredible week-long trip to the summit of Mont Blanc in the French Alps.

Alps

6 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Explore the world's best spot for mountaineering.
  • Discover Europe's most important summit.
  • Improve your mountaineering skills in the heart of the Alps.

Description

Join me on this incredible mountaineering adventure to the heart of the Alps. During this trip, we’ll spend a whole week exploring the Mont Blanc and Argentiere valley to reach the impressive Mont Blanc summit at an altitude of 4,810 meters.

We’ll meet at Chamonix, France and ascend through different routes to explore the whole area. On these 6 days, I’ll teach you about mountaineering, glaciar approaches, crampon use, chords and self-rescue. All this while visiting some beautiful places and enjoying stunning views. Some of the places we’ll visit include Aiguille de Midi, Bellevue, Aiguille Verte and Pointe Lachenal, among others. You can check the itinerary below for a more detailed description of what we’ll do each day. Keep in mind that the itinerary is subject to change for safety reasons,  weather conditions, participants’ skill level or hut availability.

This trip to Europe’s most important summit is ideal for all lovers of mountaineering. You’ll be able to enjoy some incredible views from the summit and learn the necessary skills for future trips.

So join me on this unforgettable experience! Book your trip now and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

I love exploring mountains around the world. Join me for other mountaineering trips in Huaraz, PerĂș, Cerro UniĂłn, Chile or Licancabur Volcano, Bolivia.

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Transport during the trip
  • Personal insurance
  • Transportation start and back

Price details

  • The price does not include the guideÂŽs expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
  • Price includes transfer from the Geneva airport to Chamonix.
  • Price does not include dinners at Chamonix or return trip from Chamonix.

Meeting point


Itinerary

Day 1: Mont Blanc tour

After breakfast in Chamonix, we’ll ride the cable car to Aiguille de Midi (3,810m). Then, we’ll take another cabelway through Mont Blanc towards Italy. From Refugio Torino we’ll begin our ascent. Night at Refugio Los Cósmicos (3,613m).

Day 2: Pointe Lachenal

After spending the day in the stunning Pointe Lachenal, we’ll take the cablecar back from Aiguille de Midi. Night at Chamonix.

Day 3: Petite Aiguille Verte

First, we’ll take a train to the Argentiere town. Then, we’ll take a cablecar to Montets (3,200m). We’ll ascend to the summit of Aiguille Verte. Night in Chamonix.

Day 4: Refugio TĂȘte Rousse

Cablecar to Bellevue (1,794m) from Les Houches. Mont Blanc train to Nid d’Aigle (2,380m). Night at Refugio TĂȘte Rousse (3,165 m).

Day 5: Refugio TĂȘte Rousse - Refugio de GoĂ»ter

First, we’ll go to Refugio de GoĂ»ter to have lunch. We’ll go by DĂŽme de GoĂ»ter (4,304 m). We’ll reach the Mont Blanc summit (4,810 m) and descend towards Refugio de GoĂ»ter, where we’ll spend the night.

Day 6: Last day

On our last day, we’ll descend to the train at Nid d’Aigle.

If we can’t reach the summit the day before due to weather conditions, fatigue or altitude sickness, we’ll try to do so very early on the last day in order to reach the train on time.

 

About the guide

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Carlos

4.7

(51)

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


What people are saying about Carlos

Carl

Carlos and Omar were both excellent guides and really helped push us to the summit.

Nicholas

Amazing guide and had an excellent climb!

Anne-Marie

Very good guide! We enjoy our trip! Thanks to Carlos !!

ARNAUD

Great support from Carlos all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc. I had a really good time and learned a lot of things that were useful not only at the time but also for the future. Thanks again for your advice and see you soon

Urban

Carlos was awesome - provided a great sense of security, handled the rope really well, is in great shape and made the whole experience seem much more effortless than it seemed. Highly recommended and hope to do more outings with him!


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