Ascent Mont Blanc Express
Reach Mont Blanc quickly and efficiently with the Express Ascent, guided by David Pérez, a certified mountain guide from UIAGM, UIMLA, and AEGM. This express route is designed for climbers looking to summit Europe’s highest peak in a shorter timeframe while still experiencing the thrill and challenge of the ascent. David Pérez will ensure your experience is safe and rewarding, tailoring the itinerary to your skill level and conditions. Get all the details on required gear, rates, and tips to make the most of this exciting and efficient Alpine adventure.
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Day 0: Afternoon reception in Chamonix.
Around 17h we will meet in Chamonix to introduce ourselves, solve the last doubts of the program and check your technical equipment.
Day 1: Approach to Tete Rouse hut 3.165m
We will meet mid-morning in the nearby Chamonix village of Les Houches to take the Bellevue cable car and connect with the legendary Mont Blanc train that will take us to Nid D’Aigle at 2,372m altitude.
From here, the starting point of our ascent to Mont Blanc, we begin the quiet and spectacular ascent to the Tete Rouse refuge at 3,165m. This day is physically and technically calm because we only have to climb to this refuge in about 2 or 3 hours maximum walking on the trail. L’Aiguille de Bionassey and its impressive glacier will be the protagonists of the day.
Activity schedule approx. : 2-3 hours
Approx. positive difference in altitude: 800m
Approx. negative difference in altitude : 0m
Overnight stay : Tete Rouse hut 3.165m
Day 2: Ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc 4.810m and night in the refuge of Gouter 3.835m
We will start in the early evening to cross the Couloir de Gouter at the best time and climb the 700m that separate one refuge from the other. This part of the ascent is the most technical because we will have to overcome stretches of climbing up to IIIº, equipped in some sections with “ferrata” type cables to help us a little in the progression. After overcoming these difficulties we will arrive at the Gouter refuge, where if time permits we can leave some things, have a snack and continue the ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc. Here in the Gouter refuge the most important technical difficulties end but the real physical difficulties begin, because we will have to face the effects of the altitude and the cold that usually reigns from 4,000m onwards.
About 2 hours of glacier walking without any technical difficulty up to the Vallot hut located at 4,362m and another 2 hours from here to the summit.
The last part of the ascent we climbed the well-known Bosses ridge. A real snow ridge, easy, but aerial in some sections. With one foot in France and the other in Italy, this part of the ascent transports us like a dizzying dream to the summit. A real test of overcoming and patience to be able to fulfill a dream and step on the most coveted summit of the Alps…
Activity schedule approx. 8-10 hours (5-6 hours of ascent and 2 hours of descent).
Approx. positive difference in altitude: 1.645m
Approx. negative difference in altitude : 960m
Overnight stay: Refuge of Gouter 3.835m
It is mandatory for the client to bring this complete list of material at the time of starting the contracted program.
- Hiking boots and gaiters
- GoreTex jacket and pants equipment
- Thick and thin Sof shell or trekking pants
- Fleece lining (thin and thick)
- Down or primaloft jacket
- Thermal T-shirt and spare
- Thin inner thermal tights
- Thin and thick socks and spare
- Thin and thick gloves and mittens
- Hat and cap with visor, sunglasses and goggles
- Mask or Buff
- Mountaineering backpack from 35 to 40L with holders for carrying ice axes and poles
- Classic ice axe 60cm maximum length (included in the price )
- Crampons with anti-boots compatible with the boots (included in the price)
- Harness, two safety carabiners (included in the price)
- Folding poles
- Headlamp with battery replacement
- Protective creams for lips and face
- Water bottle of at least 1,5lt and isotonic salts
- Thermos (optional)
- Climbing shoes (optional)
- Helmet (included in the price)
- Sleeping bag (shelter)
Price per person:
- 1 person 1.800€.
- 2 people group 900€/person.
Not Included:
- Mountain guide service and advice.
- Reservations in refuges.
- Accident insurance.
- Guide’s accommodation in the valley on the days he/she sleeps down.
- Guide’s ski pass on all the ski lifts in the Chamonix valley.
- Although we recommend that participants have their own equipment, this program includes all the technical equipment necessary for the ascents: Harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet, rope, screws, carabiners, first aid kit, GPS, maps, etc….
Does Not Include:
- Travel and internal transportation derived from the program
- Lodging of guide and clients in lodges and your lodging in the valley during the program.
- Cable cars and ski lifts derived from the program.
- Drinks in the refuges or extra meals.
- Personal technical equipment such as backpacks, boots, technical clothing, poles, etc…
