Mont Blanc (4808 m) β the highest peak of the Alps, the highest mountain system in Western Europe, spanning 8 countries. The Alps amaze travelers with their beauty and grandeur. In addition, these mountains are considered the birthplace of mountaineering. And the date of the first ascent of Mont Blanc (August 8, 1786). is considered to be the beginning of the history of mountaineering. The classic route through the GΓΌthe hut is 2A difficulty category.
Matterhorn (4478 m) β An iconic mountain, every climber dreams of climbing it. The mountain attracts with its pointed shape and inaccessibility. The most popular routes are the route from Italy along the Leon ridge and the route from Switzerland along the Hernli ridge and are considered the simplest. Route complexity 3Π-4Π difficulty category.
We invite you to climb to the top of Mont Blanc along one of the most popular routes, passing through the refuge du Goutet and climbing the Matterhorn along the Hernli ridge. All this in one tour in 12 days.
Also during this program we will make acclimatization climbs to the peaks of Aiguille du Belvedere (2965 m) and Aiguille du Midi (3842 m), visit the picturesque mountain lake Lac Blanc, which offers a wonderful view of Mont Blanc, ride the famous mountain tram and, of course , we will conquer the highest peak of France and Italy – Mount Mont Blanc.
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Climbing route to Mont Blanc and Matterhorn:
Geneva β Chamonix β mount Aiguille du Belvedere (2965 m) β glacier Aiguille du Midi (training) β hut Tete Rousse (3167 m) β hut du Gouter (3817 m) β Mont Blanc, radial β Chamonix β Aiguille du Midi (3842 m), radial β Zermatt β hut HΓΆrnli Hut (3250 m) β Matterhorn, radial β Zermatt β Chamonix
Route climbing Mont Blanc and Matterhorn by day
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Group travel from Geneva airport to Chamonix by bus (regular shuttle). Arrival time in Chamonix no later than 18:00. Usually 1.5 hours journey depending on traffic conditions. Meeting with the guide either in Geneva or at the end of the Geneva-Chamonix bus stop. 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.
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Day 2 – There are two program options today at the discretion of the guide.
Training on natural rocks.
Wake up at 7:00. At 8:30 a.m. departure and transfer by shuttle bus to Lake Gaillands. Rock activities: rock climbing with top and bottom ropes, belay techniques, rope work.
Or the ascent
Early rise and departure from Chamonix to catch the first cable car, Grands Montets. Today we will be climbing Mount Petite Aiguille Verte, 3512 m. The route is at the discretion of the guide, PD / AD category of difficulty. Start from the top station of the Grands Montets cable car. In the evening descent to Chamonix. Rest.
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Transfer in the morning by regular bus through the tunnel under Mont Blanc to Courmayeur. Ride the Sky Way cable car to Pointe Elbronner. Climbing Aiguille dβEntrΓ¨ves (3600 m) : SW >> NE traverse, aka βItalian Cosmicβ.
Overnight in the Torino Hut, 3374 m. Spending the night at an altitude of more than 3 kilometers will help you acclimatize well.
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Climbing Dent du GΓ©ant (4013 m) along the route βSW Face by the Burgener Slabsβ. Return to Torino’s hut. Descent to Courmayeur, transfer by regular bus back to Chamonix.
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Holidays in Chamonix. Walks, excursions, via feratta.
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Early in the morning we take the cable car in the village of Les Houches, then transfer to the mountain tram, which takes us up to the NiddβAigle station, 2372 meters. Next we make the trek (about 3 hours) to the Tete Rousse shelter, 3167 meters. After a short snack we continue our ascent. Trekking along the Guete Couloir to the refuge du Guter, 3800 meters. Accommodation in a shelter.
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Climbing Mont Blanc. We begin our climb to the top at night. The climb to the top of Mont Blanc from the shelter takes approximately 5-7 hours, the descent – about 3 hours. We spend the night in the du Guter or Tete Rousse hut (depending on the condition of the group and the availability of places in the Guter hut).
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Reserve day for climbing Mont Blanc.
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Today we will move by train with transfers or by rental car to the village. Zermatt, from where we will take the Schwardsee cable car up to a height of 2500 m, and walk another 2-3 hours to the Hernli Hut. Overnight and preparation for the ascent.
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Climbing the Matterhorn (4478 m). Get up 1:00-2:00, leave the hut no later than 3:00. Typically, the ascent usually takes 5-7 hours one way and the same amount for the descent. It is very important to reach the summit before 12:00 in order to descend in safe weather conditions. On the same day, if possible, descent to Zermatt, or an additional overnight stay in the Hernli hut.
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Reserve day in case of bad weather and other circumstances.
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Departure for Geneva. Note, if the participant is not ready to climb the Matterhorn, the guide may recommend an alternative climbing program. The decision is made based on the results of the training ascent to Aiguille dβEntrΓ¨ves and Dent du Geant.
Alternative program days 9-11
If, based on the results of acclimatization ascents, the participant is not ready to climb the Matterhorn, then on days 9-11 the guide will offer training climbing ascents to the peaks: Brevent, PlandelβAiguil, Index. The route will be agreed upon with the participant locally.
If your Hernley Hut booking is cancelled, it will not be refunded!
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Cost and conditions for climbing Mont Blanc and Matterhorn
Is this trip right for you?
The program is recommended for those who have experience of previous ascents in the mountains of Kazbek. We recommend taking one of the programsΒ Mountaineering school in Georgia, Chamonix granites,Β Mountaineering School in the Carpathians: Climbing Mount Spice and Mountaineering School in the Tatras: Climbing Mount KeΕΎmarskΓ½ Ε‘tΓt.
The price includes:
- transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix (on arrival), arrival time in Chamonix no later than 18:00;
- work of a guide trained according to international standards (1 guide per 1 participant). During training and acclimatization, 1 guide per 2 participants is possible;
- booking huts for acclimatization Cosmic, Tet Rousse/ Gouter, Hornli hut, Torino hut;
- lifts according to the program;
- transfer Chamonix β Zermatt;
- rental of group special equipment – ropes, bookmarks, friends, loops, carabiners;
- group first aid kit for emergency first aid (located by the guide);
- means of communication and navigation for the guide;
- climbing certificate.
Not included in the price:
- air flight to Geneva (from 200 β¬);
- accommodation in Chamonix and Zermatt (on average one night costs from 50 β¬ apartment/hotel), you can live in a campsite – you need a tent;
- food in Chamonix and Zermatt β a total of 200 β¬, if you cook yourself;
- meals in the cafΓ© of the Cosmic/TetRus shelter Hornli hut, Torino hut β up to a total of 150 β¬;
- accident and medical insurance β 40-100 β¬;
- rental of personal special equipment (ice axe, helmet, system, crampons, carabiners) β about 100 β¬ per set + rental of mountain shoes + 80 β¬;.
- moving Zermatt β Geneva, by train β 95 β¬;
- additional nights in mountain huts;
- payment of the guide’s expenses associated with an additional night at the Hernley shelter (accommodation cost);
- phone calls;
- tips for the guide (optional);
- other expenses not specified in the program.
The amount of additional costs excluding international air travel and equipment rental can be 1000-1200 β¬).
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4600 EUR |
| 1 | 5700 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:Β transfers, hotelΒ accommodation,Β guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Trunk/bag 60-70 l;
- 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);
- Insulated jacket (down/primaloft);
- Membrane jacket (softshell);
- Membrane pants (softshell, windstopper);
- Fleece jacket;
- A set of thermal underwear (top and bottom);
- T-shirt;
- Light trekking pants/shorts (for trekking);
- Hat;
- Socks 2 pairs (thermal socks or other thick ones);
- Overnight socksΒ (preferably wool or down);
- Liner (sheet for an overnight stay in a shelter);
- Warm mittens/ski mittens (down or synthetic insulation);
- Warm gloves (ski or fleece);
- Work gloves (for working with rope);
- Change underclothing;
- Buff or balaclava;
- Sun cap;
- Rain cape (in case your main clothes get wet).
Additionally:
- A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- 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).
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
To participate in this program, previous climbing experience in the Caucasus, etc. is required. 1B-2A, etc., experience with insurance.
The program takes place on the territory of France and Switzerland, which are Schengen countries, it is necessary to have insurance in case of emergency and medical coverage is mandatory for the entire period of the program for climbers (can apply for βExtremeGuideβ for citizens of any country).
Geneva Airport, Switzerland, group gathering until 14:00 or Chamonix (independent check-in is possible).
Arrival time in Chamonix no later than 18:00.
You can also fly to Zurich or Milan (check with the organizers about the possibility of meeting in these cities in advance).
Traveling along a closed glacier in crampons and in bundles, moving along steep rocks, spending the night in tents and shelters during the ascent, autonomous treks with a backpack of up to 10 kg. During the climbing period, early rises at 1:00 and long and intense walking days up to 14-16 hours (climbing the Matterhorn). Actively assist the guide in bivouacs and insure the guide in difficult areas.
In Chamonix you can choose from a tent camp/apartment/hotel. Zermatt – in a tent camp/apartment/hotel. On days 4-7, 11-12 cozy mountain huts (common room with bunks, toilet on the floor)
Meals are provided by participants themselves. Chamonix has many cafes of all price categories. At the campsite you can cook your own food using a gas burner. During the ascent, you cook yourself using your own products under the guidance of guides.
The TΓͺte Rousse and du Goutet huts have a bar with a small selection of food, drinks and groceries.
No more than 8-10 kg.
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.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases. If there is insufficient physical, technical, moral and psychological preparation for the safety of you and other participants, the guide has the right to refuse the final ascent of the Matterhorn, without compensation for the cost of the tour and other expenses.
Up to +30ΒΊΠ‘ in the valleys, in the highlands – up to -10ΒΊΠ‘
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.
Chartered minibus or taxi (depending on the size of the group), regular shuttle from Geneva airport and back, transfer by regular bus/chartered bus/taxi from Chamonix to Zermatt and back to Geneva. Cable cars under Mont Blanc and Matterhorn.
The best way to watch flights is www.skyscanner.com, tickets.ua/ Low-cost airlines also fly to Geneva wizzair.com, jetairways.com .
Cross-country running at least 8-10 km, 2-3 times a week, general physical training, see more details
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
The card holder has a 50% discount on Swiss Railways, valid for 1 month (or one year at the highest price) and costing approximately CHF 120, receives a 50% discount on almost all train and gondola rides in Switzerland, including the Klein Matterhorn Gondola ( Saving CHF 50 per person) and the Gornergrat train to Zermatt (saving CHF 21 on the return trip to Zermatt from Rothenboden).
The savings on gondola/train rides on this trip are typically over 60% of the purchase price, and especially if you plan to travel to and from Zermatt by train, the Half Fare Card gives you the opportunity to save.
You may be asked to show your passport as the 1 month card is not available to Swiss residents, which also explains why it is so difficult to find on the official Swiss Rail (SBB) website.
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 Β«PriceΒ» 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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