Blitz climb Mont Blanc (4810 m), 3 days

This shortened version of the Mont Blanc ascent program will be of interest primarily to those who have little time, athletes and those who already have preliminary acclimatization (overnight stays above 3000 m) or a long stay at these altitudes.

Available dates:

June 21 - June 23

July 5 - July 7

July 19 - July 21

August 2 - August 4

August 16 - August 18

August 30 - September 1

September 13 - September 15

September 27 - September 29

Complexity:

difficult

Duration:

3 days

Height:

4810 m

This shortened version of the climbing Mont Blanc program will be of interest primarily to those who have little time, athletes and those who already have preliminary acclimatization (overnight stays above 3000 m) or a long stay at these altitudes. Or, for example, you have completed a hiking program, trekking around Mont Blanc or Mountaineering in Chamonix and want to finish your trip with this bright peak.

This type of ascent is suitable for people with previous experience of hiking and climbing in the mountains or. We highly recommend taking the Mountaineering in Chamonix program. From 2016 to 2024, 250 people climbed with us, most of them reached the summit, the average percentage of successful ascents is 96%.

  1. To participate in this program you must:
    – arrive in the area in advance and undergo acclimatization;
    – have previous experience in mountaineering;
  2. Limited number of places in Gouter shelter, difficult to book in advance, they may be booked for your group starting from May 2024, or free places may appear 2 days before the day of the ascent.
  3. According to the requirements of local guide associations, the guide-client ratio on Mont Blanc is 1:2. We respect the standards of local associations, and we value your safety and the safety of our guides. Therefore, during the ascent of Mont Blanc (from the Tet Rus refuge), there are no more than 2 participants per guide.

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Climbing route to Mont Blanc:

Chamonix — Mont Blanc (4810 m) — Chamonix

Your Mont Blanc Climbing Guides

Route of climbing Mont Blanc by days

01

day

Shelter Gute/Tet Rus

Meeting with the guide in the center of Chamonix before 8:00. Transfer to the village of Les Houches.
We take the cable car in the village of Les Houches, then transfer to the mountain tram, which takes us to the station of Nidd’Aigle, 2372 meters. Then we make the transition (about 3 hours) to the refuge Tete Rousse, 3167 meters. After a short snack, we continue the ascent.
Crossing along the Guet couloir to the refuge duGuter, 3800 meters. Accommodation in the refuge.
Important! If the Güte refuge is full and there are no free places (July-August are the months when there are the maximum number of climbers on Mont Blanc), an additional day of acclimatization is possible and the start of the ascent from the Tête Rousse refuge, altitude 3200 m. On average, the ascent from Tête Rousse to Güte takes 2-2.5 hours.

02

day

Climbing Mont Blanc (4810 m)

We begin the ascent to the summit at night. The ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc from the refuge takes approximately 4-6 hours, the descent – up to 3 hours.
Overnight at the duGuter or TeteRousse refuge (depending on the group’s condition and availability at the Guete hut). It is also possible to descend to Chamonix on the same day.

03

day

Descent to Chamonix/Reserve

Reserve day in case of bad weather, for additional acclimatization, training, rest.
Spare days can be used for walks in Chamonix, exploring the local mountaineering museum, cheese shops, outdoor equipment stores, etc. Descent to Chamonix.
Festive dinner, celebrating a successful ascent.

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Cost and conditions for climbing Mont Blanc

Is this trip right for you?

To participate in the Mont Blanc Blitz program, you need good physical fitness and experience in mountaineering ascents.

We recommend that you begin active training no later than 2 months before the start of the program: running, swimming, cycling, cross-country skiing. You will also receive a series of educational video lessons by email.

We recommend taking one of the programs  Mountaineering school in Georgia, Chamonix granites, Mountaineering School in the Carpathians: Climbing Mount Spice and Mountaineering School in the Tatras: Climbing Mount Kežmarský štít.

The price includes:

  • guide work: 1 guide per group of 2 people;
  • second guide if the group is 3 or more people;
  • transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix and back;
  • GPS navigator per group;
  • mountain tram to the foot of Mont Blanc;
  • rental of special equipment (ropes, ice screws, public carabiners);
  • group first aid kit from the guide;
  • overnight stay in the Güte/Tet Rousse hut;
  • ascent certificate.

Not included in the price:

  • flight to Geneva;
  • equipment rental – 60 euros/for the entire program;
  • accommodation apartments/hotel in Chamonix – from 70 €/per day;
  • meals in the cafe of the TetRus and Güte shelter (60 € for half board);
  • accident and medical insurance (mandatory) – we will help with insurance (we will advise);
  • payment of the guide’s expenses related to the use of reserve nights in the Güte or Tet Rousse shelter (cost of accommodation and meals in the shelter’s dining room);
  • tips for the guide (optional);
  • other expenses not specified in the program.

The cost of additional expenses, excluding airfare and equipment rental, is 350 – 450 €.

Cost depending on the number of participants

Participants numberCost per 1 participant
21800 EUR
12800 EUR
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Necessary equipment

Basics:

Shoes and clothing:

  • Mountaineering boots (It is important that shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5-2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
  • Light trekking sneakers (to walk to Chamonix and for approaches);
  • Flip flops (useful for camping);
  • Gaiters (shoe covers) for climbing boots;
  • Insulated jacket (down, primaloft, etc. If it’s very thin, it’s better to take two for climbing Mont Blanc);
  • Membrane jacket (preferably without insulation, to protect from wind and rain. It is better to choose from climbing brands. Ski clothes are not very suitable for mountaineering – too heavy and warm);
  • Membrane pants (same as with jacket);
  • Fleece shirt;
  • Thermostat: top and pants;
  • A few T-shirts;
  • Lightweight trekking pants (for trekking);
  • Fleece pants (if thermostat is too thin);
  • Socks 3 pairs (thermal socks or other thick ones);
  • Overnight socks (preferably wool or down);
  • Warm gloves (ski or fleece);
  • Warm mittens (down or synthetic insulation);
  • Hat;
  • Buff or balaclava;
  • Sun cap;
  • Rain cape (in case your main clothes get wet);
  • Change underclothing.

Additionally:

  • A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
  • Mug, spoon, bowl, knife (if you plan to feed yourself in huts);
  • Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
  • Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
  • Documents;
  • Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
  • Mountaineering goggles (protection category 3-4);
  • lip balm chapstick ;
  • Sunscreen ointment (with SPF 30-50);
  • Water bottle ( 1-2 l.);
  • Lighter;
  • Mobile phone.

Special gear:

  • Belay system (for safety);
  • Self-belaying lanyard – 1 pc.;
  • carabiners 3 pcs (2 medium);
  • Climbing helmet (ski helmet will not work!);
  • Classic ice ax;
  • Crampons (that match your boots).
Review and list of equipment for Mont Blanc

The amount of special gear depends on the specific event; here is the most extensive list. Also, depending on the specific event, this equipment is either included in the price or not included, in which case you do not need to buy it, but can rent it from us.

Equipment rental from ExtremeGuide.

  • Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
  • Camera;
  • Trekking poles.

Additional Information

In Chamonix you can pay with Visa, MC and other plastic cards almost everywhere, even in the shelters you can pay cashless. It is better to take cash with you €.

  • The program takes place in France, to visit which you need a valid passport
  • Schengen visa (for the duration of the trip)

Important! You can also apply for a visa for the country where you plan to enter for the first time. We usually do a French visa, the purpose of the trip is tourism. We send you all the necessary reservations and confirmations for the visa in advance!

The most convenient way to fly is to Geneva (distance 80 km), you can also fly to Milan or Lyon (distance 230-250 km).

Transfer Geneva – Chamonix – Geneva regular shuttle (minibus) of the transfer company.

Meet your guide in the center of Chamonix before 8:00.

In the Chamonix Valley we will travel by tram and regular buses (they run regularly).

To an active acclimatization program, which will take place in one of the picturesque gorges of Chamonix, where you will gain the necessary mountaineering experience, to daily transitions of 5-10 km, to the fact that you will need to carry your backpack and personal belongings (usually up to 5-7 kg), to long monotonous loads (on average 8-9 hours), on climbing days up to 12-14 hours. Also, the climbing route to Mont Blanc takes place in a high-mountainous area where rocky terrain alternates with access to ice slopes and a glacier with cracks; part of the climb goes along a narrow ridge, where in places you will need insurance. You should also understand that the ascent to Mont Blanc is associated with a certain discomfort due to the altitude (hypoxia).

For the entire duration of the program, we book comfortable apartments, accommodating 2-4 people.

On the mountain we live in high-mountain shelters – rooms for 10-20 people, the shelters are very comfortable and clean, there is a recreation area, a dining room where you can order food. There is no shower, there is electricity, toilet and heating.

Participants take care of their own meals. There are many cafes in Chamonix of all price categories. In the apartments, it is possible to prepare meals on your own, usually we do a common food purchase, everyone pitches in equally and cooks together. During the ascent, cooking is done independently from your own products under the guidance of guides or we order food in the shelter. In the Tête Rousse and du Goûter huts, there is a bar with a small selection of dishes, drinks and products.

At the exits, the guide has a first aid kit. You can contact rescuers almost anywhere by phone. You must have personal medications.

Roaming is usually turned on automatically, the signal is good in the valley, in the shelters there is an unstable mobile signal. In apartments, hotels there is always wi-fi. In restaurants and cafes you need to check right before going in.

Up to + 30ºС in the valleys, up to – 15ºС in the highlands. Rain and thunderstorms are possible in summer. Snow in the mountains.

This program is potentially dangerous to the health and life of any of the participants.
Guides provide the necessary safety, provided that the participants comply with safety regulations.
The decision to stop the ascent in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is the exclusive responsibility of the guide and is not subject to discussion.

Note:

The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.

We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.

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Note:

The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.

We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.

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