The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office to meet your guide, check the equipment, and prepare the outing.
Day 1 – Snowshoe Glacier Hike (3,600 m)
Departure from Saint-Gervais to Entrèves in Italy (50-minute drive). Cable car ascent to Pointe Helbronner (3,462 m). Snowshoe glacier hike across the upper glaciers of the Mer de Glace, at the foot of the Tour Ronde. An ideal and accessible discovery of the high mountains. Return by gondola, descent to Entrèves, and drive back to Saint-Gervais in the late afternoon.
The guides may adjust the itinerary according to the weather, mountain conditions, and participants’ abilities.
The 3,600 m snowshoe glacier hike offers a first immersion in the high mountains in a magnificent setting. From Pointe Helbronner, you’ll travel across the glaciers of the Mont Blanc range, accompanied by a high-mountain guide who will teach you the basics of safe progression.
This route, with no technical difficulties, is ideal for discovering the atmosphere of high altitude: ice and snow landscapes, proximity to iconic peaks such as the Tour Ronde and the Dent du Géant, and spectacular panoramas over the south faces of Mont Blanc.
A unique experience, both accessible and unforgettable, for anyone wishing to savor the magic of the glaciers in winter.
Group outings: every Friday from December to mid-April, depending on conditions.
Private outings: daily from December to mid-April, depending on conditions.
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.
For people in good physical condition who practice snowshoeing. Elevation gain between 300 and 500 m. The high altitude may make progress more strenuous. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about the required level.
You will be traveling on a high-mountain route and must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (crevasses, serac fall, 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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