MONT BLANC
MOUNTAINEERING COURSE ON GLACIER AND MIXED RIDGES
from 380€A two-day mountaineering course on Mont Blanc with an Alpine Guide to learn rope progression on glaciers and mixed ridges (snow and rock), and the correct use of ice axe and crampons.
GROUP COURSE
September 21-22, 2024
380 euro per person
PRIVATE COURSE
Possible every day
The Mont Blanc mountaineering course on snow and rock ridges can be organized for individual travellers and private groups
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price.
DURATION
2 days / 1 night.
On request, it is possible to either extend or shorten the Mont Blanc mountaineering course - glacier and mixed ridges program.
Check out our other mountaineering excursions and tours in the Alps of Aosta Valley!
LEVEL
Experienced hikers without cardio-circulatory or respiratory problems and with good physical fitness.
The program can be customized according to your experience and fitness level.
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
From early June to late September.
TOUR TYPE
Mountaineering course on glacier and mixed ridges (snow and rock), with lessons held by an expert Alpine Guide. Overnight stay in a mountain hut.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Two days of mountaineering course in the majestic environment of Mont Blanc, with lessons led by one of our expert Alpine Guides.
- The course is designed to teach techniques for progression on glaciers, slopes, and mixed ridges (both snowy and rocky), as well as safety systems necessary for secure mountaineering.
- Participants will learn how to proceed in a roped party, how to use ice screws and other systems to build belays, and how to navigate different terrain using ice axes and crampons.
- The goal of the course is to provide students with all the necessary knowledge to begin making easy climbs independently.
- Overnight stay in a cozy mountain hut, to rest after the lessons and taste the delicious local cuisine.
- On request, customize the Mont Blanc mountaineering course program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF - MONT BLANC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE
Day 1: Meeting with the guide in Courmayeur, cable car to Punta Helbronner - first lesson on the glacier
Day 2: Second day of mountaineering on mixed ridges - descent with cable car to Courmayeur in the afternoon
Contact us to receive the detailed program for the Mont Blanc mountaineering course on glacier, snowy and rocky ridges.
TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE
The program can be customized according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive a tailor-made price and itinerary based on your needs!
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 2-days with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
- 1 overnight stay in mountain hut, dormitory accommodation
- Round-trip ticket for the Skyway cable car Courmayeur-Punta Helbronner-Courmayeur
- Meals as listed in the detailed program
- Shared mountaineering equipment: rope and other safety gear
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
- Transfer to/from tour starting/ending point
- Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet), 60 euro per person - personal equipment not included, read our recommendations
- Private room accommodation (subject to availability at the hut)
- Extra overnight stays in mountain huts/hotels/B&Bs
- Extra mountaineering days
- Other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley
