The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office. Meet your guide for the briefing
Day 1 – 3,600 m Glacier Hike
Early morning departure to reach Entrèves (Italy), then cable car ascent to Pointe Helbronner (3,462 m). Glacier trek through the Combe Maudite at the foot of the Tour Ronde. Introduction to moving in a rope team and exploring glacial terrain. Return by gondola in the afternoon.
The guides may adjust the itinerary according to the weather, mountain conditions, and participants’ abilities.
The 3,600 m glacier hike is an ideal outing to gently discover the high mountains. From Pointe Helbronner, you’ll travel across broad, easily accessible glaciers, accompanied by a high-mountain guide who will introduce you to the basics of moving in a rope team and using crampons.
With minimal elevation gain and no technical sections, this day is suitable for any active person looking to enjoy a first experience on a glacier. You’ll move through the heart of the Mont Blanc range, surrounded by iconic peaks in a spectacular and unforgettable setting.
Accessible, fun, and friendly, this hike is an excellent introduction to mountaineering, perfect to share with friends or family before considering more committing routes.
Group outings: every Tuesday from May to August and from December to April, depending on mountain conditions.
Private outings: daily from May to October and from December to April, depending on mountain conditions (prefer early in the week, as traffic through the Mont Blanc tunnel increases from Thursday onward in July–August).
Directly on our website or using the dated and signed registration form, accompanied by a 40% deposit and any optional insurance fees. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
Maximum 6 people per guide. Group departures are guaranteed from 3 participants. You will be supervised by a high-mountain guide.
Good preparation is essential for this ascent; it is intended for active, fit participants. Endurance sports: cycling, running, hiking.
You will be traveling on an unmarked high-mountain route and must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (crevasses, serac falls, rockfall, avalanches, very low temperatures).
We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Price for group option:
€265 per person (departure guaranteed from 3 individual participants)
Price for private options:
1 participant: €620
2 participants: €360 per person
3 participants: €280 per person
4 participants: €240 per person
5 participants: €215 per person
6 participants: €190 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
Repatriation
Having “assistance–repatriation” insurance is mandatory to take part in our trips: it must cover you in high mountains for search and rescue by helicopter. If you do not have “assistance–repatriation” insurance, we can provide one at a rate of €5/day.
Cancellation
We also offer optional “cancellation” insurance at a rate of €12/day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our trips. It must be purchased at the time of registration to take effect.
As a reminder, cancellation insurance covers you from the moment you register until the start of your trip if something happens and you cannot attend. We apply cancellation fees as specified on our registration form and in our terms of sale. These fees may be reimbursed by the cancellation insurance if your reason for cancelling is covered.
If you pay by credit card, feel free to check the insurance included with it.
As a reminder, in the event of cancellation you must file your claim with the insurer within 5 days of the accident or reason for cancelling, otherwise it will not be valid (then check whether the reason for cancellation is covered).
Insurance fees are non-refundable.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment is available for rent from our partners:
For Saint Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ www.unlimited-saintgervais.com,
For les Contamines : www.intersport-lescontamines.com/
Clothing
Essential accessories:
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know if you cannot attend; the briefing can be done by phone.
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