Stage Mont Blanc - The Highest Peak in Europe

Stage Mont Blanc – The Highest Peak in Europe

4 intense days where you can acquire the necessary tools to climb the highest peak on the continent, along the normal French route of the Trois Monts

2.340,00€

Add insurance for dangerous sports

5-day stage to allow the right preparation and the best timing to be able to climb Monte Bianca. Accompanied by a guide, this stage is for mountaineers who want to tackle Mont Blanc via the Trois Monts route

Schedule

The following program may be subject to change at the sole discretion of the instructor due to weather reasons or safety conditions on the glacier.

DAY 1

• Appointment in Courmayeur at approximately 11am, presentations and ascent via SkyWay to the Torino refuge.
• Afternoon on the glacier where we will review the rope maneuvers and progression technique on steep snow/ice.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

DAY 2

• Ascent to the Aiguilles des Marbrées preparatory to moving on mixed terrain. Difference in altitude 200 metres, length 1 km
• Move to the Refuge des Cosmiques

DAY 3

• Night departure to reach the summit of Mont Blanc (4810m) along the French route of the Trois Monts. Difference in altitude 1450 metres, length 7 km
• Descent along the same itinerary to the Refuge des Cosmiques
• Dinner and overnight stay

DAY 4

• Return to Courmayeur crossing the Combe Maudite and descent from Punta Helbronner via SkyWay

Participants

• 1 per guide

Dates

The expected duration of the internships is 4 days
• From 26 to 30 June 2024
• From 03 to 07 July 2024
• From 10 to 14 July 2024
• From 17 to 21 July 2024
• From 24 to 28 July 2024
• From 31 July to 04 August 2024
• From 07 to 11 August 2024
• From 14 to 18 August 2024
• From 28 August to 01 September 2024
• From 04 to 08 September 2024

Participants: Maximum 1 per guide

Required skills

Excellent physical condition. Trained person who practices sports even at a non-competitive level. Previous experience on steep terrain. Have successfully completed an Advanced internship with Adventure Dreamers or comparable mountaineering curriculum.

The price includes

The price does not include

All overnight stays in refuges;
Mountain guide lunches
Guide cable car expenses
Travel expenses
Snacks and any packed lunches or in the refuge;
Skyway cable car (Courmayeur-Punta Helbronner approximately €50 return);
Personal mountaineering equipment (can be rented – See FAQ below)
Possibility to rent boots (at Monturastore AlpStation in Aosta)
Supplementary accident insurance ► more information

Everything that is not listed in the “the price includes” section

IMPORTANT!!!

The shelters have already been booked by Adventure Dreamers. We also paid advance booking deposits.

The balance of the refuges must be paid no later than 1 month from the start date of the event.

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EXPECTED COSTS FOR SHELTERS
• 1 night at Rifugio Torino, half board (65€ non-CAI members)
• 2 nights at the Rifugio des Cosmiques, half board (144€)

Required personal equipment

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

WHAT TECHNICAL-MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS ARE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE?

I DON'T KNOW IF I'M TRAINED OR IN FIT ENOUGH FOR THIS EVENT

Obviously a good physical shape allows you to progress faster.
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

WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE FEE INCLUDE?

The registration fee includes:

– 4 days with a mountain guide
– The guide’s accommodation and half board costs – 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 nights and half board in the refuges, the guide’s lunches, travel to the places where the event takes place, the cable cars and the rental of ice axes, crampons and harnesses.

WHERE DOES THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?

The event will take place in the Mont Blanc massif in the locations indicated in the Programme. However, due to weather conditions or the state of the glaciers and in any case for safety reasons, the Alpine Guide reserves the right to modify the program at its sole discretion.

HOW DO YOU GET TO THE PLACE WHERE THE EVENT TAKES PLACE?

The appointment is at the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car around 11:00 am.

It is possible to organize yourself independently in cars shared between participants, via the WhatsApp group, created about a week before the event.

The precise time and location will be communicated via a WhatsApp group, approximately 2/3 days in advance, based on weather and snow conditions.

CAR
A5 Turin-Monte Bianco motorway. Exit at Entreves and reach the cable cars where there is a paid car park.
BUS/TRAIN
The closest train station is Pré Saint Didier with trains from Aosta. A scheduled bus service to/from Courmayeur is active (check independently for timetables and activation) for each train.
Several daily buses departing from Aosta. PLANE
Transfers are facilitated by the proximity to the international airports of Turin Caselle, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Geneva (CH). For transfers to and from the airports, there are various possibilities with buses, taxis and rental cars.

WHAT ARE THE TIMETABLES?

In the mornings the wake-up call is always around 5am (the time will depend on the temperatures). All itineraries will be undertaken at first light for reasons of safety and stability of the glacier.
The mountain guides will establish the time based on the weather conditions of the days, which are always subject to changes for your safety and that of others.

Meet at the Skyway Monte Bianco ticket office on the first day around 11am (time and location will be communicated on the WhatsApp group).

The WhatsApp group will be created about a week before the event!

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER?

In case of bad weather, which prevents the carrying out of one of the days of the internship, training activities will be proposed in a sheltered environment to learn and consolidate all the progression and safety maneuvers in a mountain environment.

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.

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE AND BRING WITH ME DURING THE EVENT?

Winter mountain clothing, “onion” clothing is recommended, i.e. with various layers to be adjusted based on the temperature:
– 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
– rigid waterproof boots (high ankle trekking boots without insert for semi or automatic crampons).
– Front
– Backpack 30/40 LT
– Sheet bag
– Telescopic poles (optional but very useful)
– Waterproof, rigid, high-ankle mountain boots (boots for universal crampons are also fine)
-bars/dried fruit/gel for the climb
-water bottle

– Mountaineering equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet) ► Possibility of rental or purchase of the 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

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

• BAD WEATHER: In case of bad weather predicted by the guide, the event will be canceled by the guide. If the guide decides to confirm the event because he considers a high success rate and sufficient safety conditions in relation to the weather, the climb will be confirmed and the cost of the event will not be refundable. Usually the dawn is stable in the mountains, to guarantee the success of the stage, the wake-up and ascent times may be changed.
• 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 THE MINIMUM NUMBER: if the group of participants does not reach the minimum number, you will be entitled to a refund or you can use the fee for any other event. It’s your choice!
• 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 • FAILURE TO REACH A PEAK: in case of failure to reach a peak foreseen in the program, no refund will be provided.
• 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.

OTHER INFORMATION

To consult all the information relating to our courses click HERE