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Mixed Aiguilles Marbrées
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 Marbrées traverse (3535m) is a fun and varied route within the majestic setting of the Glacier du Géant at the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif. The traverse that takes place along the French Italian border begins near to the Dent du Géant in the Col de Rochefort (3385m) after an easy glacier hike on gentle slopes.
The scattered summits present ideal opportunities for great climbing and spectacular scenery. Depending on the snow conditions, crampons may be required. The Marbrées traverse is ideal for people wishing to discover mountaineering and learn more about mixed route climbing. No previous mountaineering experience is required.
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 (group booking) :
- 355€ per person based on a minimum of 2 participants
- 420€ per person in September (with Aiguille du Midi + Panoramique lift ticket)
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
- transfer to Italy
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
- picnic
A private formula is the historical relationship that binds a mountain guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain guide 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 - 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
Location : from the Skyway lift in Entreves (Italy)
Ability level : The Aiguilles Marbrées traverse is intended for people who practice regularly a sporting activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required
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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