Mont Blanc Ascent
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- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 6
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-16363
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- Opportunity to climb to the summit of Mt Blanc, with 2 opportunities for a summit attempt with our carefully planned itinerary
- Learn basic mountaineering skills and acclimatise on our 3 day training course prior to the climb
- Climb the spectacular Aiguille du Tour and Petit Fourche as part of your training
- Exhilarating walking & climbing in the French Alps
- Time to experience Chamonix staying in a 3 star hotel, the world capital of mountaineering
- Two to one ratio of guides to climbers on Mont Blanc
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A classic ascent of Mont Blanc (4810m) - the highest peak in the European Alps. Anybody with a high level of fitness contemplating a more active visit to Europe could not resist the proposal of climbing the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc (4810m / 15,771 feet). Whilst the range has attracted the attention of world class alpinists worldwide for its challenging routes for centuries, there are also many options available to the novice climber under the guidance of our experienced guides. Please be aware that the training and the ascent of Mont Blanc involve long challenging days at altitude and is only suitable for very fit, strong walkers that are capable of climbing at a consistent speed with short breaks over long periods. If you are in doubt about your level of fitness then please contact your nearest office to discuss.
Acclimatisation and basic technical mountaineering training are our main focus of the first 3 days. This trip is designed with the experienced trekker, winter walker and beginner mountaineer in mind and these days are spent learning or brushing up on the basics of travel on snow and ice to help prepare you for the tough climb ahead. Pre trip fitness preparation is absolutely vital if you wish to get the most out of this expedition and you must arrive in Chamonix on day one in excellent condition as the first 3 days are certainly not fitness training, but demanding preparation for Mont Blanc.
Our summit strategy:
In this itinerary which includes 3 days on Mont Blanc, we have the flexibility in our program to make a longer summit attempt from the Tete Rousse Refuge (on day 6) and staying overnight in the Gouter Refuge on the descent or to make a summit attempt from Gouter (on day 7) and descend to Chamonix. This flexibility gives our groups a significant advantage of 2 windows of opportunity to attempt the summit on either day 6 or day 7 depending upon the weather conditions or forecast. But please note that after attempting & failing the summit it is important to realize that it is not possible to make a second attempt on the summit on the following day. Over recent seasons our preference has been to attempt the summit from Tete Rousse, which means we cross the Grand Couloir early in the morning on both the ascent and descent when it is frozen. Your guides will be well aware of the forecast and will make a decision on when to attempt the summit.
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Day 1 : Join Chamonix
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Day 2 : Introduction to mountaineering, overnight at Albert 1er Refuge
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Day 3 : Mountaineering training, overnight at Trient Refuge
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Day 4 : Ascend Petite Fourche
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Day 5 : Climb to Tete Rousse Refuge (3167m)
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Day 6 : Ascend to summit at 4810m and return to Gouter Refuge (3800m)*
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Day 7 : Descend to Nid d'Aigle and to Chamonix
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Day 8 : Trip concludes in Chamonix
- 3 nights accommodation in a 3-star Chamonix hotel on a twin-share basis (sometimes we would use triple or quad share to avoid single rooms)
- 4 nights full board accommodation in mountain huts
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners
- Internal transfers in Chamonix Valley
- Qualified UIAGM high altitude mountain guide (ratio of 1 guide to 2-6 climbers from Days 2-4 and 1 guide to 2 climbers on Days 5-7)
- Pre-departure guide to assist you with preparing for the climb
- All common climbing gear (ropes etc)
- Telepherique and ski lifts
- Any flights
- dinners in Chamonix
- Rental of climbing gear or clothes (to be paid directly in Chamonix)
- Bottled water
- Aerated or alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Airport and departure taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mont Blanc Ascent tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceMont Blanc Ascent tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Mont Blanc Ascent tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.