The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office. Meeting with your guide, presentation of the program, and gear check.
Day 1 – Ascent to the Robert Blanc Hut (2,750 m)
Departure from the Lanchettes parking area in the Chapieux Valley. Ascent via a superb trail beneath the walls of Mont Tondu. Settle into the Robert Blanc Hut, perched on a promontory. In the late afternoon, optional introduction to cramponing techniques or snow travel near the hut.
Day 2 – Ascent of the Dôme des Glaciers (3,592 m)
Early departure to ascend the moraines of the Dôme des Glaciers Glacier. Depending on conditions, the ascent will either follow the Lanchettes Ridge or go directly up the glacier to the summit. Exceptional panorama over the Tré-la-Tête basin and the Italian Mont Blanc. Descent via the glacier, returning to the hut in the afternoon.
Elevation gain: +900 m / loss: -900 m | Duration: approximately 7 hours
Overnight at the Robert Blanc Hut.
Day 3 – Pain de Sucre of Mont Tondu (3,169 m)
Ascent to the Col du Tondu via the equipped ledges, then up to the Pain de Sucre via the Tondu Glacier or, depending on the group, via the wild East Ridge. For smaller groups, the ridge leading to the main summit of Mont Tondu (3,196 m) can be climbed in an out-and-back route. Descent to the hut for lunch, then return to the valley in the afternoon.
Elevation gain: +450 m / loss: -1,200 m | Duration: 6 to 7 hours
The guides may adjust the program according to the weather, mountain conditions, and the participants’ skill level.
On the border between Savoie and the Aosta Valley, the Robert Blanc Hut (2,750 m) offers an ideal starting point for a mountaineering stay away from the busy routes of the massif. From the Chapieux Valley, the ascent follows a high-altitude trail leading to a viewpoint overlooking the Glacier Valley and facing the Tarentaise massif.
Over these three days, you will move across varied terrain—snow, ice, and rock—roped up with your high mountain guide. The Dôme des Glaciers (3,592 m), an elegant and panoramic summit, can be climbed via the Lanchettes Ridge or by its glacier. The Pain de Sucre of Mont Tondu (3,169 m) offers a more airy ascent, punctuated by equipped sections and easy ridges.
A complete and wild itinerary, ideal for deepening your mountaineering skills while discovering the richness of the southern side of Mont Blanc. Three days of effort and shared experience in the heart of an authentic mountain environment.
Group option: every Tuesday from mid-June to late September, depending on conditions.
Private option: every day from mid-June to late September, depending on conditions and hut availability.
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.
A maximum of 3 people per guide. Departure guaranteed for the group option with a minimum of 2 participants. You will be guided by a high mountain guide or an aspirant guide.
Some prior high-mountain experience is a plus, but this program can also suit beginners. Very good physical preparation is required for this ascent; it is intended for fit, endurance-oriented participants. You may be required to hike for up to around 8 hours per day at a sustained pace, so you should prepare by practicing long-duration cardio activities. Endurance sports such as cycling, running, or long hikes are recommended. Do not forget that over the 3 days you will be hiking with an 8 kg backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so during your training outings, practice hiking with this additional weight.
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 the group option:
€1,110 per person (departure guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants)
Prices for the private options:
1 participant: €1,950
2 participants: €1,140 per person
3 participants: €880 per person
4 participants: €1,210 per person
5 participants: €980 per person
6 participants: €880 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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