View of Mont Blanc from Chamonix
 
 

MONT BLANC ASCENT

Adult Group Holidays Tough + Serious Adventure Special Interest Walking & Trekking

8 days from GBP1,629 to GBP1,639 including flights

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Tripcode: TWM

Climb Western Europe's highest peak - tough but hugely satisfying

Clients learning ice-climbing techniques on the Mer de Glace

The week is split between Chamonix and the mountain huts of the Mont Blanc Massif, spending a number of days practising skills and techniques on snow and ice before taking on Mont Blanc itself. After training on the Mer de Glace (the massif's largest glacier) there is a three-day expedition, overnighting in mountain refuges as the guide puts you through your paces in preparation for the summit attempt ahead. A rewarding lower peak will usually be climbed on this expedition which is not only designed to teach skills but to help aid acclimatisation. The climb of Mont Blanc (4810m) is attempted by either the Gouter or Cosmiques route depending on departure date: both are physically hard but hugely rewarding. However, as with any Alpine ascent, the prevailing weather conditions may force a change in the intended itinerary or route. Although experience of ice-axe and crampon techniques is an advantage, it is not essential for this climb as training is given.

MONT BLANC ASCENT
Day 1 Fly to Geneva; transfer to Chamonix.
Day 2 Warm-up day with skills training on the Mer de Glace.
Day
3 - 5
Three-day expedition to Glacier du Tour/Plateau du Trient area. Possible ascent of Tete Blanche or Petite Fourche. Return to Chamonix.
Day 6 Ascend to either the Gouter or Cosmique's Refuge (depending on route to be climbed).
Day 7 Early morning start for Mont Blanc summit attempt; return to Chamonix.
Day 8 Transfer to Geneva. Fly to London.

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View of Mont Blanc from Chamonix
Clients learning ice-climbing techniques on the Mer de Glace Client ice-climbing on the Mer de Glace View from summit of Mont Blanc Climbers on the Plateau du Trient Climbers heading towards the summit of Mont Blanc Climbers on summit of Mont Blanc

View of Mont Blanc from Chamonix

 
 

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