The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office. Meet your guide, briefing, and equipment check.
Day 1 – Gonella Refuge (3,071 m)
Taxi transfer to Visaille (Val Veny, Italy). Ascent to the Gonella Refuge via the Italian Miage Glacier. Overnight at the refuge.
Day 2 – Mont Blanc Ascent (4,808 m)
Ascent via the Piton des Italiens, then join the normal route to cross the Bosses Ridge. Reach the summit of Mont Blanc. Descent via the French side to the Goûter Refuge. Overnight at the refuge.
Day 3 – Return to the Valley
Descent from the Aiguille du Goûter via the normal route. Return to the valley with the Mont Blanc Tramway. Lunch at the refuge or in the valley.
The guides may adjust the itinerary according to the weather, mountain conditions, and participants’ abilities.
The Mont Blanc ascent via Gonella is a wild and technical alternative to the classic route via the Aiguille du Goûter. From the Val Veny, the route crosses the Italian Miage Glacier before reaching the Gonella Refuge (3,071 m).
Le deuxième jour, la course mène au sommet par le Piton des Italiens, puis rejoint la voie normale pour franchir l’arête des Bosses, dernier passage aérien avant d’atteindre les 4808 m du Mont Blanc.
This ascent stands out for its isolated alpine atmosphere and commitment. It is aimed at experienced mountaineers capable of managing effort, altitude, and the changing conditions of high mountains. A rare experience, guided by a professional, offering the opportunity to explore the Italian side of the roof of Europe.
Private outings: to be arranged together depending on availability at the refuges.
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.
1 person per guide. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
A very good physical and technical preparation is required for this ascent. It is intended for individuals in excellent physical condition who have already completed mountaineering routes. 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:
€3,000 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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