Mont Blanc
Classic Mountaineering Course with Alpine Guides
1.470€Classic alpine mountaineering course with an Alpine Guide to learn mixed terrain progression techniques and safety systems. Five days spent on rocky and snowy ridges, and glaciers of Mont Blanc.
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
On request, it is possible to either extend the Mont Blanc mountaineering course program.
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LEVEL
For experienced hikers in good shape.
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
From July to September.
TOUR TYPE
Mountaineering course with mountain guide, accommodations in mountain huts and hotels, cable cars included.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A classic mountaineering course with a UAIGM certified mountain guide to learn the techniques of progression on rock, snow and ice terrains and the related safety systems.
- The unique and majestic location of the Mont Blanc massif: 5 days on mixed terrains, usually on easy as rocky II and III grade ridges, snowy ridges and glaciers.
- Learn how to proceed in roped party, use the protections and how to move properly using ice axes and crampons.
- Last lesson to learn the rescue techniques on the glacier and recovery in case of a fall in crevasse.
- Overnight stays in cozy mountain huts on the Mont Blanc glacier.
- On request, customize the Mont Blanc mountaineering course program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF - MONT BLANC CLASSIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE
Day 1 : Meeting in Courmayeur and ascent to Torino Hut with cable cars. Day on the glacier
Day 2 : Day of mountaineering lessons on the glacier
Day 3 : Day on the glacier and descent to Courmayeur
Day 4 : Ascent to Monzino Hut and day on the rock
Day 5 : Mountaineering lesson on rocky ridges, departure
Contact us to receive the detailed program for the Mont Blanc mountaineering course.
TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE
The program can be customized according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive a tailor-made price and itinerary!
PRIVATE COURSE
Possible every day
1.470 euro per person
With 2 participants
The classic mountaineering course with an Alpine Guide can be organized for both individuals and private groups of 2 or more people. For 3 or more participants, one guide is provided for every 2 people to ensure the best teaching and safety.
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GROUP COURSES
No planned departures yet. View our tours and excursions calendar for other tours in Aosta Valley and other destinations.
For private groups we can organize the tour with tailor made itinerary and services.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 5 days of mountaineering classes with certified English speaking UAIGM mountain guide and his/her expenses (1 every 3 participants; other languages available on request)
- 1 overnight stay in 3* mountain hotel, accommodation in double room
- 3 overnight stays in mountain huts, accommodation in shared room
- Breakfasts and dinners as indicated in the detailed program
- Shared mountaineering equipment
- Cable cars tickets from/to Courmayeur to Punta Helbronner
On request, it is possible to either add or remove services from the ones listed above
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
- Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
- Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, crampons and ice axe)
- Extra overnight stays in hotel or mountain hut
- Extra mountaineering days in Aosta Valley
- Other outdoor experiences in Aosta Valley
Prices on request
