Mountaineering on Dent de Geant / Rochefort Arete

Follow Kenichi, IFMGA-certified guide, on a 2-day mountaineering trip in two classic Chamonix routes: Dent de Geant and Rochefort Arete.

Alps

2 Days

Jul, Aug

High

Advanced

Description

Dent de Geant and Rochefort Arete are two very classic mountaineering routes in Chamonix. Join for an incredible 2-day trip!

Dent de Geant (4013 m) is a peak in the Mont Blanc massif with a noticeable spear sticking out. The ridge line on the east of this peak is known as Rochefort Arete, and it's one of the most beautiful snow ridges in the Alps.

These climbing routes have a difficulty grade of AD (Alpine grading system), which means they are slightly technical. Because of this, you should have climbing experience at 5c or so, as well as 4 to 5 years of experience in mountaineering on snow mountains.

Furthermore, it's better if you've done some other climbing route in the Alps, like Cosmique Ridge or Pointe Lachenal.

As regards your fitness level, you should be able to move for 10 hours with a 7 kg backpack on snow ridges, including some rocky sections.

There are two options for our itinerary:

Start from Aiguille du Midi, stay overnight at Torino hut and do the route on day 2.
Drive over to Courmayeur, do the route on day 1 and stay overnight at Torino hut after the climb.

This will depend on the conditions and weather. If we were to start from Aiguille du Midi, then we should start very early on day 2, whilst it’s still dark. Then, after summiting, we can descend by Helbronner and go back to Chamonix.

Do you want to be a part of this 2-day trip on Mont Blanc massif? Please, contact me! I have available dates between 27 July and 8 August.

You can also take a look at other mountaineering trips, like a 1-day trip in La Tour Ronde or alpine climbing in Petite Aiguille Verte.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Meeting point

Aiguille du midi. At 6 am if driving over to Courmayeur. If taking the Aiguille du midi lift, we'll meet in time for the first lift.

Details

More info

Equipment: mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, poles, harness, helmet, belay device, long sling, safety lanyard, screw gate carabiner x2, gloves, hat, insulating clothes, sunglasses, drinks, food / snack, windproof jacket (hardshell / goretex) etc. | I can introduce rental shop if necessary. | You need to cover expenses including the following: guide’s Torino hut cost, Mont Blanc tunnel cost, rental car expense (including petrol) EUR 40, helbronner (lift on Courmayeur side) expense.

About the guide

Kenichi

5.0

(11)

Mountain Guide

I am an IFMGA mountain guide as well as a specialist in mountain rescue. As a guide, I constantly work towards increasing the standards of mountaineering skills in Japan with an emphasis on risk and safety management, whilst training and coaching mountaineering clubs and rescue teams.

I started climbing in my 20s, and since then have enjoyed all-round mountain activities including alpine climbing in Mt Tanigawa (on which I’ve climbed over 360 times), Hodaka, Tsurugi areas as well as rock climbing, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, sawanobori, and high altitude climbing in the Himalayas.
In addition to numerous and notable climbs in Japan, I have an extensive climbing experiences abroad both personal and for guiding; in the Himalayas (Lotse etc.), Eiger, Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Grands Jorasses north face, and New Zealand (Aspiring, Cook).

My current interest is in training people mountain skills in order for them to enjoy the mountains better and in a safer manner. I run a mountain guide academy where I have been training future mountain guides with a strong focus on safety and elimination of accidents for a number of years. At the same time, I very much enjoy teaching and running skills courses for beginners who are just getting into the mountains but are keen on learning and/ or improving their skills for their next project.

Please contact me if you’re looking for a guide to train you to accomplish your dream project, to help you progress in your mountain skills, or to help you gain introductory skills for first time mountaineering / ice climbing / rock climbing / ski mountaineering! I’d be very happy to assist you to achieve your wishes!!

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

What people are saying about Kenichi

Wanwisa

We had an amazing experience learning basic mountaineering with Kenichi. Since we weren’t familiar with winter and snowy landscapes, having him as our guide made all the difference. He was incredibly detailed and attentive the entire time - not only teaching us how to walk safely on snow and survive in winter conditions, but also showing us how to properly organize our gear and make the most of life in a mountain hut. His discipline, knowledge, and professionalism were beyond our expectations. Kenichi constantly watched out for us, patiently correcting our mistakes as we went, which helped us improve quickly and feel much more confident. At the same time, the whole experience was genuinely fun. We learned so much and enjoyed every moment. Loveeeee it - 10 stars! Highly recommended 🥰

Gabrielle

Kaff

Would like to have more trip details and equipments details in advance.

Cheah

Ethan

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