From the date of the first ascent to the summit, 8th August 1786, and for all subsequent eras, the history of mountaineering has taken inspiration from this complex and fascinating mountain, which is now in every mountaineer’ bucket list. A must-do that cannot be missed!
2/3 days
Medium
Max. 2
from June to September
Long mountain route at high altitude, it requires excellent physical condition and good training. From a technical point of view, although it is not difficult, a strong familiarity in using crampons and ice axes is necessary.
Each Guide can take a maximum of 2 people.
2 DAYS
1 person: 1200€
2 people: 700€
3 DAYS
1 person: 1500€
2 people: 850€
Included in the fee: Guidance and teaching by the mountain guide, Use of common equipment, Equipment rental (ice-axe, crampons, harness, helmet).
Not included in the fee: Round-trip travel expenses, guide's trip expenses (to be divided among participants if the trip is not shared), cable car, train, overnight stay at the refuges with 1/2 board and overnight stay in the hotel down in the valley, expenses of the guide (overnight stay, facilities) and anything not specified under "The fee includes".
Indicative prices for 2 days:
131€ |
1/2 board ref. Gou?ter |
20€ |
les Houches/Bellnueve cableway |
35€ |
train Nid d'Aigle |
75€ |
guide expenses |
Indicative prices for 3 days:
20€ |
Les Houches/Bellnueve cableway |
30€ |
Nid d'Aigle train |
110€ |
1/2 board Tete Rousse |
131€ |
1/2 board ref Gou?ter |
190€ |
guide expenses |
Indicative prices of "extra" expenses are listed (during the season those prices may be subject to change).
Equipment provided by Mountime: helmet, harness, ice-ax and crampons
Personal equipment: Layered mountain clothing, warm windproof jacket, gloves and hat, sun glasses and suns cream, trekking boots (preferably crampon-compatible), backpack with water, energy snacks, and a change of clothes for 1 night stay.
Should you require specific gear please let us know, we will do our best to help you.