Climb Mont Blanc in 3 Days, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

You will take the classic "Gouter" route, via the tramway to the Nid d’Aigle (Eagle’s Nest), from where you will climb up to the Tete Rousse refuge. The Mont Blanc summit bid will either be from here or the Gouter refuge.

Itinerary 
The Night before, meet with your guide at the hotel Pointe Isabelle in Chamonix for a briefing and gear check.

Your guide will bring you any equipment you have requested, or accompany you if you need to purchase or rent boots or any additional items. 

Day 1: Hike up to Tete Rousse glacier
Take the tramway up to the Nid d'Aigle (Eagle’s Nest) at 2300m, followed by a 3-4 hour hike up to the Tête Rousse glacier. Dinner and night in the Tête Rousse hut (3167m). Altitude covered: +700 m

Day 2: Ascent of Mont Blanc, back down to the Gouter hut
This is the longest day of around 10 hours. A 5am start over the Tete Rousse glacier, to reach the famous Gouter couloir. Rock scrambling will be required on the Aiguille du Gouter until the Gouter hut where you can have a short rest.

You then climb the Dome de Gouter and continue up to the Vallot Hut. From here you will arrive at the first technical steep slope on the Mont Blanc. The second slope is easier technically, but you will need to be motivated to counteract the effects of the altitude and fatigue before climbing the final ridge to the Mont Blanc summit.

At the summit, you will be given enough time to look at the view over the Western Alps, take photos, catch your breath, and congratulate each other!

Please note the Gouter and Tete Rousse huts are interchangeable, depending on when they are able to get reservations. 

Altitude covered: +1700 m/- 1000 m, Diner and night in Gouter hut (3800m).

Day 3: Descent of Mont Blanc
A relatively easy day with breakfast at 7am.

You then start your descent of the Aiguille du Gouter; a straightforward descent having well rested the night before.

A brief stop at the Tete Rousse hut for a drink before heading down to the Nid d'aigle train. Cable car to Les Houches and back to Chamonix for mid-afternoon.

Presentation of your Mont Blanc achievement certificate over a well-deserved drink!

It is also possible to do a second attempt of the Mont Blanc if you have not succeeded on day 2 (for reasons such as weather).  This involves a much earlier start (approx 2am) and you will be back in Chamonix late afternoon.

Altitude covered: - 1400 

It is recommended that you plan an extra day in Chamonix at the end in case they have to move the summit day due to weather.

Changes to the Itinerary:

Options if bad weather is forecast on the summit day, the itinerary may change as follows:

• Day 1: Tete Rousse hut
• Day 2: Gouter hut ascent. Sleep in Gouter hut
• Day 3: Mont Blanc ascent and descent to Tete rousse and Chamonix valley

In case of bad weather on the Mont Blanc range at the time of your course, your guide will choose between these options:

• Gran Paradiso (4060m) in Italy if there is a bad weather on Mont Blanc Range, with no refund (if you have not already previously climbed the Gran Paradiso)
• Staying in Chamonix a few extra days while waiting for better weather. We highly recommend you to take an extra day in case of bad weather, to be able to move one day. This option is available only if we can get place in the refuges. Extra expenses at Chamonix will be at your charge (hotel, meals)
• Cancel the course, and receive a credit towards your next attempt.