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

Les trois Mont Blanc route

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!

€ 1500

Duration

2 days

Difficulty

Medium

Participants

Max. 1

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 starts from the Cosmiques hut, not far from the Col du Midi.

From the Col we start climbing north, along the normal route of the first of the three "Mont Blancs”. After passing a first section with many seracs, the climb continues to the right reaching the shoulder of Mont Blanc du Tacul. On the opposite slope one crosses reaching the Col Maudit.

From here, the climb continues crossing the large glacial basin of Mont Maudit and by overcoming a small but steep slope of about 50° we will reach Col du Mont Maudit (4345 m). Once past the Col, we lose some altitude to reach the Col de la Brenva. After a final steep ascent of the Mur de la Co?te, we will stand on the summit.

The descent can be made by the same route or by crossing to the Vallot Hut and the Dome du Gouter.

Costs conditions and materials

Each Guide can take a maximum of 1 person.

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".

65€	Aiguille du Midi cable car
70€	1/2 board ref. Cosmiques
80€	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.