Dent Du Geant, peak in the Mont Blanc massif – this is an amazing mountain with a rich history. The name of the peak is translated as “giant’s tooth,” which is not surprising, because this rock tower really resembles a tooth in its appearance. The top itself consists of two separate mount teeth connected by a sharp ridge.
Dent Du Geant amazes with its beauty and grandeur, and is also considered one of the most difficult four-thousanders in the Alps. It is not surprising that this peak was not conquered on the first attempt and for a long time was considered absolutely inaccessible by climbers. The first successful ascent was made by climbers Jean-Joseph Macignaz and his son Jean-Baptiste in 1882.
This tour is one of the varieties of climbing Mont Blanc. Climbing Dent Du Geant will be an exciting adventure both for those who are just taking their first steps in mountaineering and for experienced athletes. Plus, in good weather, the summit offers fantastic views of the Mont Blanc massif, which will definitely be worth all the effort.
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Climbing route Dent du Géant:
Geneva — Chamonix — Lake Gaillands — Aiguille d’Entrèves peak (3600 m) — Dent du Géant mountain (4013 m) — Chamonix
Route of the ascent to Dent du Géant by day
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Usually 1.5 hours journey depending on traffic conditions. Arrival time in Chamonix no later than 18:00. Meeting with the guide at the bus stop in Chamonix. Check-in to the apartment from 17:00. Discussion with the guide about questions about the program. Checking the availability of equipment and clothing required for the program. If necessary, the missing equipment can be purchased in numerous stores or rented at rental centers. Preparing to go out, collecting backpacks. Overnight in the apartment.
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In the morning, leave and transfer by regular bus to Lake Gaillands. Rock activities: rock climbing with top and bottom ropes, belay techniques, rope work. Overnight in the apartment.
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Transfer in the morning by regular bus through the tunnel under Mont Blanc to Courmayeur. Climbing the SkyWay cable car to Punta Helbronner, 3462 m. Climbing Aiguille d’Entrèves (3600m): SW >> NE traverse, also known as “Italian Cosmic”.
Overnight at Torino Hut, 3374m. Spending the night at an altitude of more than 3 kilometers will help you acclimatize well.
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Return to Torino’s hut. Descent to Courmayeur, transfer by regular bus back to Chamonix. Overnight in the apartment.
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Reserve a day for bad weather or for training on the rocks in Chamonix. Overnight in the apartment.
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Departure of participants home.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
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Cost and conditions for climbing Dent du Géant
Is this trip right for you?
To participate in the Dent du Géant climbing program, good physical fitness is required; mountaineering and climbing experience is not required. Before the climb, you will undergo a training cycle in order to safely climb the Dent du Géant.
We recommend starting active training no later than 2 months before the start of the program: running, swimming, cycling, cross-country skiing. A series of training video lessons will also be sent to your email.
The price includes:
- transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix upon arrival. Arrival time in Chamonix no later than 18:00;
- return transfer Chamonix – Geneva;
- till 5 nights in a comfortable apartment in the Chamonix Valley (3-room apartment, 6 – 8 people at a time, shower, kitchen, internet), as part of the program;
- accommodation in the mountain hut Torino Hut, 3374m. – 1 night;
- transfer by regular bus Chamonix – Courmayeur – Chamonix;
- guide work, 1 guide for 2 participants;
- cable car to Plan de l’Aiguille station;
- SkyWay cable car to Punta Helbronner;
- rental of public equipment (ropes, ice screws, public carabiners);
- group first aid kit with the guide.
Not included in the price:
- air travel to Geneva;
- visa;
- meals at the campsite/cafes and restaurants in Chamonix – from 20 € per day;
- additional nights in the Torino Hut in case of bad weather or if you did not manage to descend from Dent du Géant in time;
- food during the climbing period;
- meals in mountain hut cafes from 40 € per day;
- Accident and medical insurance coverage from 30,000 € (issued by ExtremeGuide), cost 3–10 €/day depends on the chosen insurance program and residence. Check the price;
- rental of personal special equipment (ice axe, helmet, system, crampons, carbines) – 25 € / day;
- phone calls;
- tips for the guide (optional);
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Participants number | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2100 EUR |
| 1 | 3300 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack 60-70 liters for own items;
- Backpack for mountaineering 35-45 l (More about choosing a backpack);
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.
- Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
- Camera;
- Trekking poles.
Additional Information
In Chamonix, there is a rental of climbing equipment and shoes; there is no rental of sleeping bags, clothes, or backpacks, so it is worth preparing your clothes according to the list in advance.
In Chamonix you can pay with Visa, MC and other plastic cards almost everywhere; even in shelters there is cashless payment. It is better to take cash with you €.
- The program takes place in France, to visit which you need a valid passport
- Visa to the Schengen area (for the duration of the trip)
Importantly, you can also apply for a visa for the country where you plan to enter for the first time. Usually we apply for a French visa, the purpose of the trip is tourism. We send you all the necessary reservations and visa confirmations in advance!
It is most convenient to fly to Geneva (distance 80 km), you can also fly to Milan or Lyon (distance 230-250 km).
Arrival time in Chamonix no later than 18:00.
Transfer Geneva – Chamonix – Geneva is a regular shuttle (minibus) of the transfer company; in the Chamonix Valley we will travel by tram and regular buses (run regularly).
Meet your guide at the bus stop in Chamonix.
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 long monotonous loads (on average 8-9 hours), on climbing days up to 12-14 hours. You should also understand that climbing Dent du Géant is associated with a certain discomfort due to the height (hypoxia).
We reserve comfortable apartments for the entire duration of the program.
Modern apartment with views of Mont Blanc, Les Houches
Spacious apartment of 85 m² with three bedrooms and a large terrace-balcony (50 m²) with panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the spires of Chamonix.
Equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, coffee maker), living room with dining area and balcony access, 3 bedrooms (2 double beds + 2 single beds), 2 bathrooms. Bed linen and towels are included, and the beds are made for your arrival.
Additional amenities: Wi-Fi, parking, and a ski storage room. The Prarion ski lift is 300 meters away, and the bus stop is 50 meters away. Professional cleaning is provided after each stay, with additional cleaning available.
On the mountain we live in high-mountain shelters.
Hut Rifugio Torino (3375 m)
The Rifugio Torino hut (3,375 m, Italy) is located near the upper station of the Punta Helbronner lift and serves as a convenient base for climbing routes in the Mont Blanc massif. It is staffed year-round. It accommodates approximately 160 beds in dormitories with blankets and pillows; guests must bring their own sleeping pad. Heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, and a gear dryer are available. Showers and hot water are available, and toilets are inside. Meals are plentiful—the restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and a snack bar during the day; vegetarian options are also available.
Meals are provided by participants themselves. Chamonix has many cafes of all price categories. In the apartments you can prepare your own food; usually we do a joint purchase of food, everyone chips in equally and cooks together. During the ascent, we cook ourselves from our own products under the guidance of guides or we order food from the shelter.
At the exits, the first aid kit is with the guide. You can contact rescuers almost anywhere by phone. You need to have individual medications.
Roaming is usually turned on automatically, in the valley the signal is good, in shelters there is an unstable mobile signal. There is always wi-fi in apartments and hotels. In restaurants and cafes you need to check immediately before entering.
Up to + 30ºС in the valleys, in the highlands – up to – 15ºС. Rain and thunderstorms are possible in summer. It’s snowing 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 participants comply with safety regulations.
The decision to stop climbing in conditions that threaten the safety of the participants is within the exclusive competence of the guide and is not subject to discussion.
No diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
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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