Classic All-In Mont Blanc Climb with Acclimatization
Reach the Mont Blanc summit, the highest peak in Europe, via the Goûter Route accompanied by a local and experienced IFMGA/UIAGM-certified guide from the Peakshunter team.
Private
Alps
3 Days
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Fit
Intermediate
Highlights
- 3-days ascent guarantees the highest chances to reach the summit!
- The extra day gives 2 big advantages: it reduces the risks on the route and gives more opportunities to the summit in case of bad weather!
- 3-days ascent is the best option for acclimatization and time management.
Description
Join an expert and local Mountain Guide in this 3-day adventure to the Mont Blanc summit via the Goûter Route. This trip is a good option for customers with proven mountaineering experience (including high confidence in the use of crampons and ice axe on iced and steep slopes) and a good fitness level.
By taking 3 days, you can afford the ascent without stress and time pressure, as well as provide good acclimatization. Most importantly, by choosing this program, you will reduce the risks of rock falling during the crossing of the “Grand Couloir” passage, the most dangerous stretch of the itinerary.
This crossing requires good general conditions in terms of visibility and low temperatures: the 3-day ascent will allow you to hike this part of the itinerary in the safest hours, reducing the stress due to the risks of rocks falling on the route.
This trip starts at Les Houches, near Chamonix. Here we take the cable car to Bellevue station (the Nid d'Aigles train is temporarily closed). On the first day, we climb to the Tête Rousse refuge (3,167 m) in about three hours.
On the second day, we’ll move to the Goûter Hut (3,814m), the final 600 meters will be quite demanding in terms of effort and technical skills.
Regarding the third and most important day, you must be fit enough to walk on a glacier and hike uphill for about 12 hours to finally reach the famous Mont Blanc summit.
Although the Goûter Route is considered the most straightforward way to the Mont Blanc summit, it requires a big physical effort, so a very good fitness level is mandatory. For these reasons, the previous acclimatization is also very important. Prior mountaineering experience and solid confidence with crampons, progression on the rope, and ice-axe technique are necessary before tackling this demanding ascent!
If you are not sure whether your fitness level and experience are enough to climb Mont Blanc in 3-days, we strongly recommend adding an extra 4000m summit as training by joining our Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso 6-day tour.
For more details about the next departures or booking process, please contact us: we will be happy to give you our professional suggestions, to carry out this experience with the highest chances of success and best conditions.
We will be very happy to guide you up to the highest peak in the Alps!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Lift tickets
- Mountain guide expenses
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Harness
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice axe
Price details
INCLUDED:
- Guiding fee
- Liability insurance
- Accommodation at the refuge, half board
- Dinner and breakfast
- Lift tickets for customers and Guides
- Hiring of technical gear (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, trekking poles)
- Loan of shared safety material
- Info and support for refuge booking
- Booking assistance service (including refuges and lifts)
- Customer care support for logistics and planning
- Dedicated chat with Guide and Customer care to define the last details before the trip
- Shared photos and video of the trip
- Administrative fees
Price DOES NOT INCLUDE extra meals and beverages, private transfer to the meeting point, and anything that is not mentioned under Price includes.
EXTRA services (on demand):
- Booking assistance service for accommodation before and after the trip
- Customer care support for transport/private transfer
- Video call for extra information and customized suggestions by a mountain professional for training and preparation for the trip - 50€
- Summit certificate (signed by the Mountain Guide - pdf format) - 30€
Please keep in mind that there is an 8% of the fee that is non-refundable regardless of the cancellation conditions due to hut charges and administrative fees.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tête Rousse Hut (3,167 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,450 m
Ascent time: 2-3 hours
Meeting point: meeting in Courmayeur for equipment checking and short briefing.
Transfer to Les Houches by car. Then, we’ll take the Bellevue cable car to the rail station and the train to Nid d’Aigle. Ascent to the Tête Rousse Hut (3,167 m) in approximately 2 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Day 2: Goûter Hut (3,814 m) and Mont Blanc summit
Difference in altitude: 600 m
Ascent time: 3-4 hours
From Tête Rousse refuge we start around 3.00 am: we go up to the Goûter Hut (3,817m) for a short pause. In order to take advantage of the sunlight, we’ll leave the hut around 3.00 am. After that, we will face a glacial plateau before arriving at the Dôme du Goûter, at 4,250 meters of altitude. From there, we’ll keep ascending up to the Vallot Hut, where we usually take a short break to drink something and rest. Resuming the climb, at the end of the stunning Bosses Ridge, we’ll finally reach the summit of Mont Blanc, at 4,810 meters of altitude. Then, we'll descend back to the Goûter hut.
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
D+ 1,650m
Day 3: Return to Les Houches
Wake up at Goûter refuge: we start early in time to reach the Tête Rousse and have breakfast there, before returning to Les Houches, hiking down on the same itinerary of the first day. The last cable car run from Bellevue to Les Houches is around 5.30 pm.
When we arrive at the parking area, we will have time for a good lunch and a beer to celebrate the summit with the Guide.
We suggest to the customers planning to stay overnight in Chamonix, to avoid the risk of losing transport (train or flight) in case of late arrival back after the trip.
D- 2,050m
Details
Accommodation 2 nights in half-board in mountain huts (Tête Rousse Refuge and Goûter, breakfast, and dinner included) included in the price. |
More info In case of bad weather on the starting day, the extra day of this program allows us to reduce the risks on the route and gives you more opportunities to reach the summit, having the attempt to summit on the third day if needed! In any case, the 3-day ascent is the best option for acclimatization and time management! In case of last minute changes on plans, due to any unexpected reasons (forecast, changes of conditions, restrictions on the way to summit, closing of way of access and similars) or in case of inadequate technical preparation or physical unfit of anyone of the customers that do not recommend the Mont Blanc ascent, we are available to move the program to Monterosa massif, guaranteeing the ascent (depending on the customers level) of 2 or 3 or all the 4000m summits in that area. This plan-B (Monterosa 4K summits) could have changes on prices, due to the differences on tariff for the refugees accommodations, transport or lift ticket costs: these changes will be defined before the start and discussed with the customers, to avoid the risks of misunderstandings on the payment of possible extras, not included in the original program. Keep in mind that: ● The Mont Blanc ascent is NOT SUITABLE for customers without any kind of previous experience in mountaineering with crampons and rope: Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua trekkings ARE NOT CONSIDERED as previous experiences to the Mont Blanc or to any other 4000m mountaineering ascent that requires basic skills with crampons and rope on steep slopes and glacier itineraries. ● Mont Blanc ascent CANNOT BE MANAGED AS A LAST MINUTE BOOKING: reservations must be made at latest by March 30th, to guarantee the refugees availability. ● Rules concerning the reservation and booking of refugees are defined by the huts managers and can differ from one to the other and change from one year to the other. Neither Peakshunter can be responsible for the introduction of new rules concerning limitations or special permissions to be obtained before the trip. Peakshunter will provide the information on the booking modality and will not be responsible for hut rules and general laws concerning the access to Mont Blanc area and glacier: in case of advanced closures, the costs paid as deposit won’t be refunded and must be covered by the customers. ● Peakshunter Mountain Guides can support clients with information and mailing lists, but refuge booking will be guaranteed ONLY BY PAYMENT CONFIRMATION, sending in advance all the participants personal information (NAME, SURNAME, PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH, NATIONALITY, ADDRESS, MAIL, MOBILE CONTACT) and a copy of ID CARD or PASSPORT. ● Search and rescue insurance with IFMGA coverage is recommended but not included: the cost of this insurance is €5 per person for 3 days and has to be cover directly by the customers. ● The mountain guide’s expenses for all beverages, extra meals (lunches and breaks) and transfers ARE NOT INCLUDED and must be covered by participants. ● Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by their respective owners, without any liability attributable to Peakshunter Mountain Guide. |
Meeting point Courmayeur |
Equipment you will need to bring
Other gear: EQUIPMENT mountaineering boots backpack 30 l climbing helmet harness ice-axe standard crampons with anti-balling plates collapsible trekking poles sleeping bag liner (mandatory in mountain huts) mineral salts water bottle (1 l min) or thermos energy bars or dried fruit/nuts sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balm personal first aid kit headlamp (with new batteries plus spares as backup) CLOTHING wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat buff sun hat ski goggles mountaineering/glacier sunglasses down jacket (optional) waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, etc.) (4th layer) insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer) wicking turtleneck (2nd layer) breathable T-shirt (1st layer) 2x light backup gloves, 1 pair heavy insulated gloves 1 pair shoeller climbing pants thermal leggings or tights hiking socks (2 pairs)
Frequently Asked Questions
How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?
What happens if we are 2 for the ascent and the 2nd climber can't make it to the summit? Will we turn back?
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that we need to consider before the tour?
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
Who will take care of booking the huts?
What happens in the event of bad weather?
Can I join a group?
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
Am I ready to climb Mont Blanc if I have only trekking experience in high altitude or have already successfully reach summits, as Kilimanjaro?
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
How much experience do I need to be carry this program out? What are your requirements to join this adventure?
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
What gear do I need? Will you provide part of it? Where do you recommend to rent the equipment that I don't have and that you don't provide?
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
What's included in the price I'm paying for this tour? What extra costs will I need to cover?
About the guide
Giving and receiving smiles, seeing the satisfaction on the faces of our customers, seeking opportunities for growth, stimulating authenticity in personal and group relationships, in sharing mountaineering disciplines, fears, efforts, and moments of difficulty, which are part of the integrated with experiences, essential ingredients of every summit climb: these are our focus, our beliefs, and our most important results, as outdoor Professionals and as people who love the mountains and their work as Alpine Guides!
Founded in 2013 by Elis and Silvia, PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides is a team of IFMGA-certified Mountain Professionals and outdoor activities experts, based in the town of Aosta, not far from Courmayeur-Chamonix, on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif.
We live and work in the beautiful Aosta Valley region, very close to French and Swiss borders near to Geneva, Milan, and Turin international airports.
Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Dufourspitze, Pyramide Vincent and Regina Margherita Hut, Gran Paradiso, Breithorn, Lyskamm, Castor and Pollux are only a few of several 4000 Alps summits you can climb with us: most of our team of Guides were born and grew up close to these mountains and they have explored the ascent routes several times during different seasons, with skis or crampons!
- We love our work: we plan all our trips with great commitment and deep respect for the Alpine environment, for its inhabitants, and its territories. Including local traditions in different valleys and Alpine areas.
- We love Mountain, Nature, and Outdoor activities, that we like to share with people from all around the world. We are enthusiastic to meet like-minded adventurers and share new experiences and memorable emotions with the support of our Mountain Guides.
- Safety and Risk Management are essential for us, as elements of fundamental importance during every single trip we plan and carry out with our customers: for this reason, we offer introductory courses to the different alpine disciplines (Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Ski mountaineering, Freeride, Rescue Crevasse, and Avalanche) to convey awareness and responsibility to our customers.
- We offer solid Experience, with several years organizing outdoor disciplines around mountain and wild areas, in many different countries of Italy and Europe, for individuals or groups, including 7-day customer support for booking, logistics, and personal assistance for planning and reservations.
- As certified Mountain Guides, we offer training courses, to improve technical skills and to learn basic knowledge about mountaineering in the Alps, which is essential to explore and climb the Mountains safely in any situation or conditions.
- We are happy to provide customized programs for every customer's demand: our Experience is synonymous with Professionalism and Customer Care to guarantee unforgettable emotions and beautiful smiles!
Fulfill your dreams, discover breathtaking views or simply enjoy an extraordinary day: you just need to use your imagination and we will carry out your trip as you desire to live it!
Let’s plan your next mountain project together!
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