The day before – welcome in Saint-Gervais
Welcome at 6:30 pm at the Saint-Gervais Guides’ Office. Meet your guide, presentation of the course, and gear check. A phone briefing is possible if you are unable to attend in person.
Day 1 – Ascent to the Albert 1er Hut (2,702 m)
Early in the morning, ascent to the Albert 1er Hut (2,702 m), made easier by the Le Tour ski lifts (1 hr 30 min). In the afternoon: ice school on the Tour Glacier, where you will learn cramponing techniques. Overnight at the Albert 1er Hut. Elevation gain: +500 m
Day 2 – Summit ascent
Ascent of Tête Blanche (3,421 m) or the Aiguille du Tour (3,542 m). Glacier travel on snow to put into practice what you learned the day before. You will enjoy a magnificent panorama over the Trient and Saleinaz sides, facing the Aiguille du Tour. Return to Saint-Gervais. Elevation gain: +750 m / -1,250 m
Day 3 – Italy, Vittorio Emanuele Hut (2,732 m)
Departure from the village of Saint-Gervais in the morning, lunch in the hamlet of Pont in Valsavarenche (1,960 m). After a 2 hr 30 min ascent, we reach the Vittorio Emanuele Hut (2,732 m).
Elevation gain: +772 m – approximately 2 hr 30 min of hiking.
Day 4 – Ascent of Gran Paradiso (4,061 m)
Ascent of the Gran Paradiso summit (4,061 m), around 5 hours from the hut. Travel on snow-covered glacier terrain and a rocky summit. Lunch at the hut and descent into the valley. Elevation gain: +1,350 m / -2,100 m – Between 7 and 9 hours of hiking.
The guides may adjust the program according to the weather, mountain conditions, and the participants’ skill level.
The First 4,000 m Course is an outstanding immersion into the world of mountaineering. Open to hikers and athletes eager to take the next step, this program leads you to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4,061 m), your first peak over 4,000 meters.
Supervised by a high mountain guide, you will learn the essential skills: roped travel, cramponing on ice, and movement on glaciated and snowy terrain. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Mont Blanc massif and the Aosta Valley, this course will give you your first experience and allow you to calmly prepare for future ascents.
From the friendly atmosphere of the mountain huts to the magic of high altitude, each day is designed to combine learning, discovery, and the enjoyment of the mountains.
Group option: every Monday from mid-June to mid-September, depending on mountain conditions.
Private option: every day from mid-June to mid-September, depending on mountain 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 is to be paid 60 days before the departure date.
Maximum 4 people per guide. Group departures guaranteed from 3 participants. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
Good physical preparation is required for this ascent; it is intended for fit, endurance-oriented participants. You may be required to hike between 6 and 10 hours per day, 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 you will be walking 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:
€1,150 per person (departure guaranteed with a minimum of 3 participants)
Prices for the private options:
1 participant: €2,660
2 participants: €1,510 per person
3 participants: €1,200 per person
4 participants: €1,000 per person
5 participants: €1,350 per person
6 participants: €1,200 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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