Mont Blanc – French Normal Route from the Refuge du Goûter
Ascent to Mont Blanc via the French side
1.400,00€
Add insurance for dangerous sports
Conquer the highest peak in the entire Alpine range. Mont Blanc will give you unique emotions and limitless satisfaction. Add this climb to your mountaineering resume!
Schedule
Day 1
Appointment in Courmayeur (to share the trip) or directly in Chamonix in the early morning. We will take a train to reach Nid d’Aigle. In 5-6 hours of walking you arrive at the Gouter Refuge (3815 m). Half board accommodation (1450m D+).
Day 2
Departure around 01.30-2.00 in the morning and ascent to Mont Blanc (4810 m) along the Bosses’ ridge (1000m D+). Descent and return to Chamonix (2450 D-). Total walking hours 12-13.
NOTE:
maximum 2 participants per guide.
The price is for one person. The cost for two people is €750 each
Dates
Everyday
NOTE: it is advisable to book well in advance to guarantee the availability of beds in the refuge.
Required skills
Excellent training, good resistance to fatigue and altitude differences, and basic knowledge of using an ice ax and crampons.
The price includes
- Mountain Guide Instructor for 5 days;
- Accommodation for the mountain guide half board included;
The price does not include
• Private transport costs
• Les Houches / Bellevue cable car: €19.00 per person return ticket
• Bellevue / Nid d’Aigle rack railway: €25.50 per person return ticket
• Room and board (Gouter refuge: €116 half board excluding drinks)
• Snacks and any packed lunches;
• Everything not included under “the price includes”
Note:
The expenses of the Guide are borne by the participant(s) (facilities and refuge. Approximately €120.00)
RISE FROM COSMIQUES
Cosmiques refuge expenses (if you decide to change itinerary due to crowding in the Gouter refuge)
– Chamonix / Aiguille du Midi cable car: €65.00 per person return ticket
– Half board at Rifugio des Cosmiques (dinner, bed and breakfast): €67.00 per person, drinks not included
– The expenses of the Guide are borne by the participant (facilities and refuge approximately €80.00)
Note:
This itinerary will be tackled by 1 participant per guide!
Required personal equipment
• Layered clothing suitable for high mountains
• Helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, two pairs of gloves, mountaineering backpack
• Mountain shoes
A detailed list will be provided once the event is confirmed
The Guides
AD collaborates exclusively with UIAGM certified Alpine Guides
Over the years, an excellent relationship of collaboration, trust and friendship has been established with all the guides chosen for our events. We are a guarantee of a professional service carried out safely thanks to the experience of our guides.
FAQ
Domande frequenti
Progression above 4000m is more tiring than at low altitude, this is due to the lack of oxygen.
If you have mountain experience even in the winter season and have already reached another 4000m of intermediate difficulty you will be able to participate
– 2 days with a mountain guide
– Accommodation costs and personal and guide half board
– Personal and guide cable car expenses
– Membership in the Adventure Dreamers group in your region, being able to participate in free self-organised activities of our members throughout the year.
However, it does not include travel to the places where the event takes place and the rental of ice axe, crampons, harness and helmet.
Meeting point in Courmayeur on the first day at 11am (the precise location will then be indicated by the guide). By car you will go to Chamonix.
– thermal underwear
– pail or soft shell type layer – waterproof shell + warm down jacket or similar
– Trousers in soft-shell or goretex shell or similar
– Hat or headband
– two pairs of snow gloves (one warm and one lighter and more sensitive)
– fog mask and sunglasses
– UV rays protective cream
– Front
– Backpack 30/40 LT
– Sheet bag
– Telescopic poles (optional but very useful)
– Cramponable mountain boots (crampon insert at least in the heel)
-bars/dried fruit/gel for the climb
-water bottle
– Mountaineering equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons) ► Possibility of rental or purchase of ‘equipment in agreement!
– Boots can be rented at the Alp Station shop in Aosta (you have to arrange the rental yourself)
Common equipment such as ropes, webbing, carabiners etc. available from the mountain guide.
RENTAL The request for rental equipment must be communicated in good time, at least one week before the start of the event.
However, we recommend communicating this when purchasing the event. The guide will bring all the equipment directly to the event.
You can book your equipment from HERE
NOTE: We do not provide boot rental. Boots can be rented at the Monturastore AlpStation shop in Aosta (you have to arrange the rental yourself, the shop is located in Saint-christophe, Aosta, tel. 0165 267898) Useful links for choosing equipment and clothing:
Clothing and equipment for mountaineering, ski touring and ice climbing
• FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE: if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons it will not be possible to receive a refund.
• FAILURE TO REACH A PEAK: in case of failure to reach a peak foreseen in the program, no refund will be provided. • INAPPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT: it is not possible to receive a refund if you do not have the mandatory technical equipment and/or unsuitable clothing. In this case the guide may decide not to let you participate in the climb • OTHER CAUSES: for any other cause of cancellation on our part you are entitled to a refund.
• COVID OR OTHER ILLNESSES/INJURIES: there is no refund due to COVID, various injuries or other illnesses. No refunds will be given if a member of the group is unable to reach the summit or if the guide decides to descend due to reasons due to the group’s abilities or the weather. The group agrees to respect the unquestionable judgment of the Alpine Guide and that nothing is owed by the organization.
