Mont Blanc from Chamonix

Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Blanc in the clouds, in the foreground the Midi Plan ridge

Mont Blanc and Mount Maudit

Mont Blanc

"Les trois Mont Blanc" route

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!

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Duration

2 days

Difficulty

Medium

Participants

Max. 2

Season

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.

The ascent

The route begins from the Cosmiques hut, not far from the Col du Midi. From the Colle we begin to climb up in northern, long the normal route of the first of the three “Mont Blanc”. Passed a first section with many seracs the ascent go on rightwards reaching the shoulder of Mont Blanc du Tacul. On the opposite side we cross reaching the Col Maudit.
From here we proceed climbing on and then crossing the big glacier basin of Mount Maudit in direction of the Col du Mont Maudit (4345 m), reachable overpassing a small but steep slope around 50°. Over the Col we loose some height to reach the Col of Brenva. After a last steep climb of the Mur de la Côte we reach the top of the peak.

The descent can be done on the same way or crossing in Capanna Vallot e the Dôme du Goûter direction.

Costs conditions and materials

Each Guide can take a maximum of 2 people, please contact us for a quotation.

Included in the fee: the Guide service, the rental of technical equipment necessary for the activity (helmet, harness, ice-ax and crampons).
Not included in the fee: 1 night accommodation on half bard basis at a local Rifugio, personal expenses, guide's expenses, and anything not mentioned in "included".
Transfer and Guide's expenses to be divided between participants.

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.