The day before – Arrival in Saint-Gervais
Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Saint-Gervais Guides’ Office to meet your guide and prepare for the two days of climbing.
Day 1 – Col de la Fenêtre
From the top of the Signal gondola, we head up to the Col de la Fenêtre (2245m), then follow the ridge toward the Tête de la Cicle (2552m). The start is an easy grassy and rocky ridge, followed by a few steeper steps and a traverse of small towers leading to the summit. After a picnic break, a fairly steep path brings us down to the Col de la Cicle and the end of the difficulties. The very comfortable Refuge des Prés is just below, where we will spend the night.
Day 2 – Cicle Spur
From the hut, we follow the same path as the day before to reach the start of the Cicle Spur. It is climbed via a beautiful sequence of about ten short pitches graded 4b–4c. The descent follows the same path as the previous day back to the hut, then traverses beneath the Aiguille de Roselette to reach the top of the gondola.
Les guides peuvent adapter le programme en fonction des conditions météorologiques, des conditions de la montagne et du niveau des participants.
This introductory rock climbing trip takes place in the protected environment of the Contamines-Montjoie nature reserve, at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif. The itinerary combines two complementary styles: a ridge route ideal for discovering movement on varied terrain, followed by an accessible multi-pitch climb offering the opportunity to climb pitches in rock shoes on high-quality gneiss.
The Roches Rouges ridge offers a gentle, panoramic atmosphere, with small steps and towers that are perfect for learning how to move on rock. The Cicle Spur, steeper but still accessible, introduces the basic techniques of multi-pitch climbing: managing belays, communication, and pacing through the pitches.
Around the Refuge des Prés, this program introduces the full range of rock mountaineering, with steady progression and guidance from a mountain guide who teaches essential techniques with clarity and precision.
For groups: every Tuesday from 13 June to 17 September.
For private bookings: daily from early June to late September.
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 2 people per guide. Group departures guaranteed from 2 people. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
Good physical preparation is necessary for this ascent. It is intended for active individuals with regular physical activity who are capable of managing elevation gain in the mountains (about 800 m of ascent and 7 hours of walking).
We will be traveling on a mountain route; you must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (rockfall, sometimes harsh weather).
We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Group rate:
€690 per person (departure guaranteed from 2 individual participants)
Private rates:
1 participant: €1250
2 participants: €690 per person
3 participants: €890 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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