The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office. Meet with the mountain guide, check the equipment, and briefing.
Day 1 – Grands Mulets Refuge (3,051 m)
Departure from Chamonix. Cable car ascent to Plan de l’Aiguille, then glacier travel to reach the Grands Mulets refuge.
Elevation gain: +1,000 m – approx. 3.5 hours of ascent. Overnight at the refuge.
Day 2 – Mont Blanc Ascent
From the refuge, ascent via the north ridge of the Dôme or the Grand Plateau. Stop at the Vallot refuge (4,362 m), then final push to the summit of Mont Blanc.
Descent via the ascent route or, depending on conditions, via the north face, down to the Grands Mulets, then to Plan de l’Aiguille.
Elevation gain: +1,760 m / elevation loss: -2,500 m – approx. 12 hours of effort.
The mountain guides may adjust the itinerary according to the weather, mountain conditions, and participants’ abilities.
Skiing the Mont Blanc is considered one of the great classics of ski mountaineering. Accessible only at the end of the season, when snow conditions are optimal, it is a true reward for experienced skiers.
From the Grands Mulets refuge, the route leads to the Dôme du Goûter and then to the summit of Mont Blanc, with steep and demanding sections where mountaineering skills are essential. The descent, long and impressive, features large snow slopes at high altitude, offering a magnificent backdrop of the Alpine peaks.
It’s an exceptional adventure, demanding and highly sensitive to weather conditions, where prior experience in ski touring and mountaineering is essential. Being supervised by a mountain guide ensures safety and proper management of the route in this unique environment.
From April to June, depending on snow conditions and availability at the refuge.
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 2 people per guide. You will be supervised by a mountain guide. We do not form rope teams of 2: either you come alone, or you come with someone you know who has the same level as you.
Difficult level, for excellent skiers (on all snow types and terrain) and experienced mountaineers. The person must be confident in sections ranging from 35° to 45°. It is essential to be acclimatized, which is why previous ski touring/mountaineering routes must have been completed during the winter season (please provide the summits and routes you’ve completed in ski touring and crampon use to validate your level). Strong commitment and exposure corresponding to the risk in case of a fall or in the event of bad weather.
Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about the required level.
You will be traveling on a high-mountain route, and you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (crevasses, serac falls, rockfalls, avalanches, very low temperatures). We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Price for private options:
1 participant: €1,980 per person
2 participants: €1,130 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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