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Glacier hiking Hike in the Vallee Blanche
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 340€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 600m or routes above 3500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 900m or routes above 4000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 1300m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
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Technical Level 1: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route is not very steep and is well-marked, or the activity may also take place in beginner-friendly areas.
Technical Level 2: For experienced hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route includes short, steep sections and may involve scree or rocky ridges, requiring surefootedness.
Technical Level 3: For occasional mountaineers (2 to 5 recent outings). The route includes steep sections requiring prior climbing experience at a French grade 3c level and/or mastery of crampons and ice axe use.
Technical Level 4: For regular mountaineers (5 to 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing at a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and an ice axe, as well as basic roping and belaying techniques.
Technical Level 5: For experienced mountaineers (more than 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing above a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, as well as advanced roping and belaying techniques.
General information
The Vallee Blanche hike is a glacier hike in the heart of the mountains from the Aiguille du Midi (3842m) to the Pointe Helbronner (3462m). At more than 3500m, you will be immersed in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Glacier du Geant’s upper basin. As soon as you reached the Pointe Helbronner, you will be enjoying, on your way back, a breathtaking view of your journey with the Mont Blanc panoramic cable car. You will be able to admire the Combe Maudite’s crevasses and the different summits nearby as the Mont Blanc du Tacul, the Tour Ronde and the Dent du Geant.
The Vallee Blanche hike is for people aiming to discover glaciers environment. It does not require a previous experience in mountaineering but the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an aerial passage requiring a certain ease.
Group booking
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Dates (group booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (group booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (group booking) : up to 4 people per guide. Minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Departure (group booking) : The departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 3 registered participants
Price 2025 (group booking) : 340€ per person based on a minimum of 3 participants
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
Private booking
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain leader to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain leader who will meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula realise your projects because it guarentees you a maximum amount of comfort.
Dates (private booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (private booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private booking) : Between 1 - 4 people per guide. Minimum 12 years old accompanied by a parent
Prices 2025 :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 430€
Group from 3 to 4 people : 460€
The price includes :
- mountain guiding services
The price does not include :
- technical equipment
- lift passes
- lunch & snacks
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 4 - 5h of high altitude hiking on a glacier (3600m)
Location : In the Vallee Blanche. Depending on weather conditions, your guide may choose to take the Hellbroner cable car on the go and walking back to the Aiguille du Midi. In this case you will do the route in the other direction
Ability level : The Vallee Blanche hike is intended for people who practice regularly a sporting activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required but the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an aerial passage requiring a certain ease.
Formality : Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
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Equipment
We recommend that you take special care in choosing your equipment because it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. As alpine conditions can be highly variable with sudden changes, it can get very cold in altitude, it is preferable to have numerous layers rather than one thick piece of clothing.
Equipment
- Back pack 25/30 liters
- High mountain boots with a rigid sole
- Crampons adapted to your boots
- Ice axe & telescopic poles
- Harness
- Helmet
- Gaiters if your trousers require them.
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for hiking in altitude
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
- A pair of warm gloves
- A hat
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Snacks
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet, Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for this activity & journey(s) = 0 kgIn order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually., or 0.3€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
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