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Ski Touring Mont Blanc
Duration:
3 days
Price from: 1 635€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 600m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 900m or ascents to altitudes above 3500m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1300m or ascents to altitudes above 4000m.
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 occasional off-piste skiers who want to discover ski touring along the edge of pistes.
Technical Level 2: For regular off-piste skiers, capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes, and who want to discover ski touring.
Technical Level 3: For occasional ski tourers (2 to 5 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes.
Technical Level 4: For regular ski tourers (5 to 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied slopes with some technical sections, mastering kick turns, and possessing basic knowledge of using crampons and an ice axe.
Technical Level 5: For experienced ski tourers (more than 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied and exposed slopes with technical sections, mastering kick turns and the use of crampons and an ice axe.
General information
Skiing Mont Blanc is a dream shared by many skiers; this exceptional journey takes you through glacier-covered landscapes, promising unforgettable moments. Ski touring to the summit of Mont Blanc in spring demands far more effort than a summer climb. It requires serious physical preparation and expert skiing skills. To ensure the best conditions for your ascent, we offer a 3-day trip with two overnights at the Grands Mulets hut. This option, which breaks up the descent, allows you to better manage both physical exertion and the effects of altitude. A 2-day ascent is also possible, depending on conditions and your experience. We also offer a one-day ascent; please contact us for more information. Regardless of the option, reservations can only be made by phone or email.
Day 1 : Ascent to the Grands Mulets hut
Departure for the cable car of the Aiguille du Midi - we stop on the first stretch: the Plan de l'Aiguille (2 310m). We begin the crossing on the old trail in the direction of the old “glaciers cable car”. We continue our progress until the junction between the glacier of Bossons and the glacier of Taconnaz. The refuge of the Grands Mulets appears in this majestic setting, nestled on a rocky promontory in the heart of the high mountain. Overnight at the Grands Mulets refuge (3 051m). Vertical ascent: 950m
Day 2 : Summit then back to the Grands Mulets hut
At first light, we start from the hut. Classic route "Des plateaux" or depending the conditions, the north face of Dôme du Goûter (slopes up to 40º) to reach the normal route. Ski up until Abri Vallot (4 362m). From there, depending on conditions, go and back by foot to reach the summit through Arête des Bosses. If the conditions are good, we can be skied on the north face. Then, in any way, we continue to go down through Grand & Petit plateau to reach the hut. Vertical ascent:1 750m - Vertical descent: 1 750m
Day 3 : Second part of the descent
We have a late start and go back to Plan de l’Aiguille or ski down to the Mont-Blanc tunnel if snow is sufficient. Vertical descent: 850m or 1 750m
Private booking
Dates 2025 : On request from April to early June, depending on weather and snow conditions. In recent years, the best conditions have often been observed around mid-May.
Prices 2025 : On 3 days : 1635€ for 1 pers, 1800€ for 2 pers
This prices includes :
- IFMGA English speaking mountain guiding service
- rental of full safety kit (avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe)
This price does not include :
- half-board in Mountain hut (dinner, breakfast and night)
- take out lunches and daily snacks
- ski lift access
- personal drinks and other personal expenses
- personal technical equipment
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor (contact details above).
Fitness level : For individuals regularly engaging in intensive endurance activities. Vertical ascents of up to 1800m per day. Expect 9 to 10 hours of exercise daily. Backpack will include mountaineering equipment (crampons and ice axe) along with carrying skis. Altitudes will exceed 4000m.
Technical level : For experienced ski tourers. Includes several technical sections and short exposed passages (slopes up to 40º). Requires excellent technique in all snow conditions, as well as mastery of basic mountaineering skills, such as walking with crampons and an ice axe, and executing kick turns.
Guiding policy : 1 to 2 persons per guide depending on conditions
Accommodation : 2 half-board in hut (les Grands Mulets). Before & after the trip: We have some hotel partners in Chamonix with special prices for our customers.
Preparing for the trip : One week before the trip, the mountain guide will be in contact to answer any questions you may have.
Documents available for download
Equipment
We recommend you to pay particular attention to the choice of your equipment. It contributes greatly to the success of your stay. Weight is decisive: you always have to evaluate the ratio weight/comfort, to find the best compromise.
Equipment
- Comfortable frameless rucksack of 35l on which you could fix your skis & ice-axe,
- Ski touring skis & shoes,
- Adhesive climbing skins & ski knifes adapted to your skis,
- A pair of poles with large discs,
- A security pack including harness, DVA, shovel & probe - this pack will be lend by your guide.
- A pair of light crampons & an ice-axe.
Clothing
- Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated parka with hood (Gore-tex or equivalent),
- Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated pants,
- Thick polar-pile fleece jacket or equivalent,
- A light down jacket,
- 1 long-sleeve shirt,
- Medium weight thermal underwear (top + bottoms, silk or polypro, double as pyjamas),
- Warm ski socks,
- Warm ski hat and light sun hat with brim,
- Warm ski gloves or mittens,
- A pair of adjusted gloves (in leather or fleece),
- Neck protection,
- Spare thermal underwear (for sleeping and change).
Accessories
- High-altitude sunglasses (grade 4 is recommended),
- A goggle,
- 1.5 quart water bottle,
- An isotherm bottle,
- A mini toilet bag including: sun block for face and lips, aspirin, elastoplast, 2nd skin kit, earplug, toilet paper,
- A headlamp with spare batteries,
- A cotton or silk sleeping sheet: compulsory in every hut. - Hut provide blankets, slippers or clogs
- A plastic bag contains your ID card & Euros for extras.
Partners : There is the possibility to rent your equipment at a preferential price from one of our partner sports shops. Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 40 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 40 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 4€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
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