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Hello,
I just wanted to say that our guide Nanika Stahringer was very very good and competent. Both me and Alexander were very happy and impressed with him. 10/10 guide.
Sincerely,
Frans Eriksson
This 3 day climb Mont Blanc course is designed for people who have previous mountaineering experience with ice axe & crampons (alpine grade F / PD), and are very fit ( be in good physical shape and practice sports regularly).
You must have previous alpine climbing experience (e.g. Grand Paradiso), or have climbed other peaks using Ice Axe & Crampons (with or without a mountain guide) before you aim for the 3 day Mont Blanc course. Please note that there is no training / no acclimatization, we go straight to the summit!!!
We take the classic "Gouter" route, via the tramway to the Nid d’Aigle (Eagle’s Nest), from where we will climb up to the Tete Rousse hut.
The Mont Blanc summit bid will either be from here or the Gouter hut.
You will need to bring an identity card or passport.
Please use the tabs above to read about the day by day itinerary, and other useful information.
Telephone appointement with your guide for a program briefing, plus gear check, and confirm meeting time in the morning of Day 1, around 8-9 AM.***
Night in the hotel (2 or 3 *** depending availability) in shared twin room on Bed & Breakfast base. Dinner is at your charge.
*** Have no worry, you will have enough time Day1 to go over the gear check and leave afterwards in the mountains. The guide will bring you the gear, if you have requested from us.
Departure either from les Houches, Bellevue cable car (accessible by free shuttle bus from Chamonix). Or from TMB train, Le Fayet (accessible by free train with your guest card from Chamonix).
Take the tramway up to the Nid d'Aigle (Eagle’s Nest) at 2300m, followed by a 3-4 hour hike up to the Tête Rousse glacier.
Dinner and night in the Tête Rousse hut (3167m).
Altitude covered: +700 m

The longest day of around 10 - 12 hours. A very early morning start (depending conditions) through the Tete Rousse glacier, to reach the famous Gouter couloir.
Rock scrambling will be required on the aiguille du Gouter until the Gouter hut where you will have a short rest.
Following then climb towards the Dome de Gouter and continue up to the Vallot Hut. From there the first technical steep part starts towards the Mont Blanc summit.
The second slope is easier technically, nevertheless you need to remain focus to counteract the effects of the altitude and fatigue before climbing the final ridge to the Mont Blanc summit.
At the summit you will have enough time to take photos, catch your breath, enjoy a 360° view over the Western Alps, and congratulate each other! (unless it is really windy)
Please note the Gouter and Tete Rousse huts are interchangable, depending on when we are able to get reservations.
Altitude covered: + 1700 m / - 1000 m
Diner and night in Gouter hut (3800m).

After a restful night, time to descent the whole path. Breakfast at 7am.
Brief stop at the Tete Rousse hut for a drink before heading down to the Nid d'Aigle train. Cable car to les Houches or train to le Fayet. Upon the pace of your walk, you should be back in Chamonix for mid-afternoon, around 2-4 pm.
2 SLOTS FOR THE SUMMIT
This means that your guide will choose the best weather window to get to the summit: either Day 2 from Tête Rousse hut, or Day 3 from the Goûter hut. If you make an attempt and don't reach the summit, for whatever reason, there is no second attempt. EXCEPT if you reach to an agreement with your guide, for an additional fee to be paid directly to him. This is subject to be discuss with the guide on the moment, he is the one that knows on the moments, the ability and physical strength of the clients. Keep in mind that : the way up it is only half way, the way down often is more strenuous.
Altitude covered: - 1400 m

We strongly suggest, that you plan an extra day in Chamonix, in case we have to shift our summit day due to weather.


Please click here to see the required equipment list, which includes the rental price list.
We will be climbing snow and ice up to 40 degrees. Basic rock climbing (grade II and III) in some sections.
The climb to the Goûter hut can be described as a rock scramble. Rock climbing experience is a real advantage.
It is obligatory to have previous moutaineering experience, including use of crampons and ice-axes, in order to choose the 3 day program. If in doubt, choose our 5 days program!
Our guides will be very strict about your technical and physical level and in case of technical inadequacy will not hesitate to turn back and stop the course. There won't be any refund or compensation.
The guide’s decision is final and he’s the sole judge of whether you are capable of can attempting to climb Mont Blanc or not.
There will be 6 to 8 hours of walking per day, 10-12 hours for Mont Blanc summit day, with vertical climbs of between 800 and 1700m.
Excellent fitness is therefore required. Please arrive fit; you cannot get in shape on the mountain!
Option if bad weather forecast on day 2:
We will also propose you the following options:
Change in the program which implies travelling to Italy, for Grand Paradis and Monte Rosa : we get organized in between clients and guide's car for traveling. If there is not enough space for all the participants, we must book a taxi, which requires extra costs to be paid by the participants
In mountain huts, and a 2 or 3*** hotel in Chamonix ( Pointe Isabelle upon availability). If you require accommodation the night before or after your tour, just let us know.
There is no tap water in the huts, so please budget for the purchase of bottled water. (6-8 € a bottle). Bring a silk sleeping-bag liner for the refuges. Blankets and pillows are provided.
For the Gouter and Tête Rousse huts, due to intense demand, the accommodation are reserved in advance, usually by mid-April. On the moment, if weather changes, with the hut keeper, we do our best to move dates ( upon availability).
In Tête Rousse you may sleep in tent at the Base camp if we don't get places inside the hut, (2 persons in a 3 places tent, fitted with confortable mattress and very warm sleeping bag). These tente are settled on a wooden platform. Diner and breakfast will be taken in the refuge, 200 m from the camp.
Half board (dinner and breakfast) provided in the huts.
Hearty packed lunches are provided, which you carry.
You can bring your own extra snacks, e.g. energy bars, dried fruit and nuts. Don't bring anything heavy, or things which might squash, leak or spoil.
Vegetarian options available on request.
| Course Date | Price (per person) | Status | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-31 May 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 30 May - 01 June 2026 | 2300€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 01-03 June 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 05-07 June 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 06-08 June 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 08-10 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 10-12 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 13-15 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 15-17 June 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 19-21 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 22-24 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 24-26 June 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 25-27 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 26-28 June 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 27-29 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 28-30 June 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 29 June - 01 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 01-03 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 02-04 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 03-05 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 3 places | |
| 04-06 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 05-07 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 08-10 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 10-12 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 11-13 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 13-15 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 14-16 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 15-17 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 16-18 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 17-19 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 22-24 July 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 25-27 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 27-29 July 2026 | 2350€ | All places filled | |
| 31 July-2 August 2026 | 2350€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 04-06 August 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 06-08 August 2026 | 2300€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 07-09 August 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 11-13 August 2026 | 2300€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 12-14 August 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 13-15 August 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 15-17 August 2026 | 2300€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 19-21 August 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 21-23 August 2026 | 2300€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 22-24 August 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 25-27 August 2026 | 2300€ | All places filled | |
| 26-28 August 2026 | 2250€ | All places filled | |
| 29-31 August 2026 | 2250€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 01-03 Sep 2026 | 2250€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 02-04 Sep 2026 | 2250€ | All places filled | |
| 04-06 Sep 2026 | 2250€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 06-08 Sep 2026 | 2250€ | All places filled | |
| 07-09 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 09-11 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 1 place | |
| 11-13 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 15-17 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 16-18 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 19-21 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 20-22 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 21-23 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 22-24 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 4 places | |
| 23-25 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 2 places | |
| 25-27 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 3 places | |
| 26-28 Sep 2026 | 2200€ | Available - 2 places |
The cost is based on a group of 2 people.
If you book now be ready to move form 1 or 2 day backward or forward and don't buy your flight now.
There will be a 2:1 client to guide ratio for this course.
If you would like a 1:1 client to guide ratio (i.e. a private course) then the additional cost will be 1240 €. In this case you can choose your preferred dates (depending on huts availability).
If you are a group of 3 people and want to saty together the price will be 2650€ per person with two guides.
Our planning is changing constantly - GET IN TOUCH directly by mail or phone / Whats app + 33 6 95 04 23 02 as we have other different dates/ program / routes available too.
Please don't book any flight before we have received your Alpine questionnary and approuved your booking. In case you missed of alpine experience with crampons and ice axe we will suggest you to take a 5 day course.
Our guide are very strict regarding your technical level and will not hesitate to turn back if it's insufficient.
SPECIFIC CANCELLATION COSTS: there is a 120 € per person deposit included in the price for the booking of the huts. In case of cancellation of the course, this amount is non-refundable.
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