The evening before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 PM at the Saint-Gervais Guides’ Office to meet your guide, check your equipment, and prepare for this ski touring outing in the Mont Blanc massif.
Day 1 – Argentière Glacier Basin and Albert 1st Refuge
Depart in the morning from Argentière to access the Plan Joran and Bochard lifts. The route begins with an ascent to the Col des Rachasses, followed by a beautiful descent that reaches the vast Argentière Glacier. At the heart of this glacial basin, dominated by the major faces of the Mont Blanc massif, the ski tour resumes toward the Col du Passon (3,028 m). Skis are then carried over a short, steeper section to cross the col. From there, the route descends into the Tour basin and reaches the Albert 1st Refuge, situated at the foot of the Aiguille du Chardonnet. This stage allows you to explore a spectacular glacial environment and observe the major alpine climbs that tower above the refuge.
Elevation gain: approximately 900 m – Elevation loss: approximately 600 m
Day 2 – Tête Blanche (3,487 m)
From the Albert 1st Refuge, the ski touring route continues across the Tour Glacier. The consistent slopes allow a gradual ascent to the Tête Blanche. This summit offers a remarkable panorama over the Trient Glacier and the major peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn on clear days. After a break at the summit, the descent follows the left bank of the Tour Glacier before reaching the village of Le Tour. This long descent of nearly 1,700 meters is one of the most beautiful in the Mont Blanc massif.
Elevation gain: approximately 750 m – Elevation loss: approximately 1,700 m
The guides may adjust the itinerary according to the weather, mountain conditions, and participants’ abilities.
The Tête Blanche is located on the border between France and Switzerland, in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif. This peak overlooks the Tour and Trient glaciers, two major glacier basins of the Alpine range.
The route provides an excellent introduction to high-mountain ski touring. The itinerary allows you to traverse multiple glaciers, cross cols, and practice glacier travel techniques. The overnight at the Albert 1st Refuge, situated opposite the impressive faces of the Aiguille du Chardonnet, deepens the immersion in the alpine environment.
From the summit of the Tête Blanche, the views extend widely over the Swiss Alps and the peaks of the Valais. The long descent to the village of Le Tour, via the glacier of the same name, concludes this glacial traverse in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif.
From early April to early May, depending on snow conditions and the refuge opening.
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 of 4 participants per guide. Group departures are guaranteed from 3 participants. You will be guided by a high-mountain guide.
For strong skiers in good physical condition with solid experience in all-snow, all-terrain skiing. Col crossing requires basic mountaineering techniques. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about the required level.
You will be traveling on an unmarked high-mountain route and must be aware of the risks inherent to this activity (crevasses, serac fall, rockfall, avalanches, extremely low temperatures).
Price for the group package:
€570 per person.
Private package rates:
1 participant: €1,290 per person
2 participants: €740 per person
3 participants: €585 per person
4 participants: €480 per person
5 participants: €645 per person
6 participants: €585 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. If you cannot attend, please let us know — the briefing can be done by phone.
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