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Mixed Aiguilles d'Entrèves
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.
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.
The departure is from the Pointe Helbronner (3462m), reached by the Sky Way cable car in the Val d’Aosta, Italy, the Aiguilles d'Entrèves traverse (3600m) is a fun and varied mixed ridge route within the majestic setting of the Glacier du Géant. The traverse that takes place along the French Italian border begins at the Col d´Entrèves (3527m) reached by a magnificent glacier hike in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif. The traverse of the Aiguilles d'Entrèves is a combination of rocky terrain, short sections of climbing and abseiling. The final ridge leading to the summit has a few aerial passages, a great way to show off your balancing skills! Depending on the snow conditions, crampons may be required.
You will return by the same route to the Pointe Helbronner. Throughout the day you have an absolutely magnificent view of the Tour Ronde and the South face of the Mont Blanc. The Aiguilles d'Entrèves traverse is an alternative to the Cosmiques arete or the Pointes Lachenal. It is for people wishing to learn about mixed ridge routes and requires previous rock climbing experience: ability to climb French grade 4a minimum.
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) : Maximum 2 people per guide. Minimum 15 years accompanied by a parent
Departure (group booking) : The departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 registered participants
Price 2025 : 355€ per person based on a minimum of 2 participants
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
- transfer to Italy
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
- lunch and snacks
Private formula is the historical relationship that binds a guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in a group of friends where your guide can organise your trip to your specific needs.It is undoubtedly the ideal formula to realize your projects because it guarantees you the maximum 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 - 2 people per guide. Minimum 15 years accompanied by a parent
Price 2025 (private booking) :
1 person : 430€
2 people : 460€
The price includes :
- mountain guiding services
The price does not include :
- technical equipment
- lift passes
- transfer in Italy
- picnic & snacks
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 6 to 7 hours in total (estimated times)
Location : Take the Skyway lift in Entreves (Italy) then starting from the Pointe Helbronner in the upper basin of the Géant glacier.
Ability level : Aiguilles d'Entrèves is for people wishing to learn about mixed ridge routes and requires previous rock climbing experience: ability to climb French grade 4a minimum.
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
Id is compulsory
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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
- Mountaineering boots with a rigid sole
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Helmet
- Gaters if your trousers require them
Clothing
- Suitable clothing adapted to mountaineering
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
- A pair of warm gloves
Accessories
- Sunglasses catagory 4
- Suncream
- Gourde at least 1.5L
- Picnic, 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: 9 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 9 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
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