3-Day Mont Blanc Ascent, Chamonix Mont Blanc

This 3 day ascent is only possible if the guide in charge of the ascent judges that the conditions of the mountains (temperatures and snow coverage) allow this ascent with good security.

The ascent is a relatively simple snow route, but requires a high level of physical fitness for a long high altitude ascent! On the summit day, the ascent and descent require a full day of continuous effort! Climbing Mont-Blanc is not only hiking but Alpinism!

Itinerary as follows:

Day 1:

• Cable car from Les Houches to Bellevue train station, then take the TMB train to Nid d’Aigle, followed by Hiking to Tête Rousse Mountain Hut.
• Dinner, Night & Breakfast at Tête Rousse.

Day 2:

• Early start for Mont-Blanc ascent.
• Climb the Gouter ridge and cross the dangerous 'Gouter Corridor’ early morning when the conditions are at their best to avoid as much as possible the risk of rock avalanches.
• Mont-Blanc ascent followed by descent with a night at Gouter Mountain Hut.

Day 3:

• Early start from Gouter Hut to climb down the Gouter ridge and cross the dangerous 'Gouter Corridor’ early morning when the conditions are at their best to avoid as much as possible the risk of rock avalanches.
• Hike down to Nid D’aigle to take the TMB train to Bellevue Station, followed by gondolas to Les Houches

You will require a high level of fitness to take part in this climb!

Requirements:

• Physical condition: The ascent of Mont Blanc should be taken seriously with the necessary physical training and preparation, ideally at least 2 or 3 months before.
• Experience: Experience in mountaineering (summer or winter) and skills & experience using crampons and an ice axe is compulsory!
• Technical Equipment: Real mountain boots with rigid soles suitable for crampons, gaiters, harness, ice axe, crampons, helmet, head lamp, good sun glasses high protection, goggles (all equipment is available to rent in sports shops and you can get a discount through their partner shop in Chamonix).
• Accommodation: During the ascent you will be staying in the Goûter mountain hut where blankets are provided, with dinner and breakfast. Don’t forget drinks, picnic, and energy bars for 2 days.
• Fitness: To make a successful ascent of Mont Blanc you need good acclimatisation, cardiovascular fitness and plenty of stamina as the summit day will involve a full day of climbing at high altitude. You are advised to prepare well in advance with 5-7 full days out in the mountains and other regular exercise to ensure you are fully acclimatised ready to make a summit bid.