3-Day Mont Blanc Traverse by Tacul & Maudit Summits, Chamonix Mont Blanc

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 to the Aiguille du Midi and night at the Cosmiques hut (3610m-45mn).

Day 2:

• Ascent of Mt Blanc du Tacul
• Ascend the shoulder of Mt Maudit (4280m), the Brenva pass and the summit of Mt-Blanc (5/7h).
• Please note depending on the risk of ice or snow avalanches this route is sometimes impossible during some summer period.
• Overnight stay in Gouter 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, ideal 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 available for rent in sports shops and discounts are available in their partner shop in Chamonix).
• Accommodation: During the ascent you will be staying in a mountain hut like Cosmiques or Goûter, 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 10-12 hours climbing at high altitude. Therefore they advise you 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.