Over the years we have had many guests climb Mont Blanc on skis and on foot some have even paraglided from the summit.
At Alpine Ascent we will do our utmost to give you a unique experience using our hand picked mountain guides and 20 years of experience in the Chamonix and Mont Blanc area. Our 6 Day programme is designed to give you the required skills to get you to the summit of Mont Blanc acclimatised and in good spirits.
Your safety comes first and our guides have an excellent safety record and are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the business.
The route is designed to give you a unique experience away from the crowds and on routes that will give you the confidence and skill to take on Mont Blanc by the end of the programme. The route to the summit is Yves Detry’s unique route which offers you the best possible chance to reach the summit and enjoy the entire experience.
Your fitness is important and any fit hill walker will be able to take on the challenge.
The Alpine Ascent way – summit programme.
Flight to Geneva and transfer from Geneva to Chamonix, ideally to arrive mid afternoon. Transfer time 1 hr.
16.00 arrival at our Chalet Les Jumelles.
16.30 Afternoon tea and you will meet your mountain guide.
17.00 Kit check and down to Chamonix to pick up any kit that is needed.
19.00 Pre dinner drinks.
19.30 3 course dinner in the chalet.
Day 1
Aiguille du Midi Cable car
Traverse of the Vallee Blanche 8.8kms and +500m altitude/climb, Aiguille de Toule 3534m, Helbronner 3462m, return to Chamonix on the Cable car.
Accommodation in Chalet Jumelles
Day 2
Chamonix to Champex Switzerland by Alpine Ascent minibus, chair lift La Breya to 2188m then walk to Orny Hut/refuge, lunch at 2811m on to the Cabane de Trient at 3170m, where you stay the night.
Total walk 8.8kms with height gain of +1060m
Day 3
Glacier De Treint to the Tete Blanche 3429m Or
Glacier De Trient across to the Aiguile du Tour 3542m, walk down to Le Tour and collection by mini bus and return to relax and rest aching muscles in Chalet Jumelles.
9.5kms and height gain of 400m+
Day 4
Quite Unique Route without using lifts from the bottom of the Valley floor.
Minibus to village of Bionnassay at1400m walk up to Refuge Tete Rousse 3167m a 1767m vertical. Nights stay in the refuge
The more typical route
Les Houches Bellvue Cable car and then tramway de Mont Blanc to Nid d’Aigle 2372m a 795ms vertical climb to the Refuge Tete Rousse.
Day 5
Refuge de Tete Rousse at 3167m, then climb to the summit of Mont Blanc a heigh gain of 1640m.
Return to Tete Rousse
Day 6
Descent from Tete Rousse to Bionassay 1400m and home to Chalet Jumelles, showers massages and relax.
This programme is feasible assuming the mountain and weather conditions are good. It is important to have a good level of fitness before you start as it makes it easier to recover quickly, but the programme is about acclimatisation, and learning the required skills.
Our guides will find the best options and the programme may vary.
In case of bad weather on the French side of the massif we have the option of going to the Italian side where frequently it is better on the other side. We would consider a number of options to ensure you get the most out of your time. For example:
Through the Mont Blanc Tunnel by car onto the Rifugio Vittorio Emmanuele 11 in Italy. 8kms walk + 760m vertical, stay the night in the refuge.
Day 2
Becca di Monicar 3545m, 8kms and +900m vertical. Stay the night in the Refuge Vittorio Emmanuele
Day 3
Grand Paradiso 4061m, 18.5kms + 1350m.
Return to Chamonix and the comfort of Chalet Jumelles.
