The day before – Arrival in Saint-Gervais
Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Guides’ Office. Meet your mountain guide and prepare for the ascent.
Day 1 – Durier Hut (3389 m)
Departure from the Miage alpine pastures. Ascent to the Plan Glacier Hut, then climb to the Col de Miage via an already technical route.
Arrival at the Durier Hut for the night.
Elevation gain: +1840 m.
Day 2 – Traverse of the Aiguille de Bionnassay (4052 m)
Early start. Ascent of the Aiguille de Bionnassay via its sharp ridges. Traverse to the Piton des Italiens, then continue along the Italian normal route of Mont Blanc to the Dôme du Goûter (4304 m).
Descent via the Aiguille du Goûter and return with the Mont Blanc Tramway.
Duration: about 12 hours of walking.
The guides may adjust the program according to weather conditions, mountain conditions, and participants’ skill levels.
The Bionnassay is an iconic summit, renowned for the purity of its ridge and its unique alpine atmosphere. Reserved for experienced mountaineers, its traverse is among the finest in the Mont Blanc massif.
Over two days of climbing, you will follow sharp, technical snow ridges, negotiate airy passages, and progress through a high-altitude environment on the doorstep of Mont Blanc. The remoteness of the route and the technical nature of certain sections make it a rare adventure, where trust and teamwork with your guide are essential.
From the summit, an exceptional panorama opens before you: the Dômes de Miage, Aiguille du Goûter, Mont Blanc, the Grandes Jorasses, and the Swiss ranges. A demanding experience reserved for seasoned mountaineers seeking a legendary route.
From mid-June to September 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 1 person per guide. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
A sustained ridge climb requiring solid mountaineering experience. Good preparation is essential for this ascent; it is intended for very fit individuals. You may be walking for up to about 12 hours per day, so you must prepare by doing long-duration cardio training. Endurance sports: cycling, running.
And remember that for 2 days you will be walking with an 8-kilogram backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so during your training outings practice hiking with this additional weight.
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.
€2100 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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