Mont Blanc Ascent - Alpine Climbing
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group's chalet in Argentiere in the Chamonix Valley. The guide will chat about the days ahead and check out your equipment before dinner.
Day 2: To assist with our acclimatisation, we plan to spend tonight in the Albert Premier hut (2707m.) or the Orny Hut (2,831m). The afternoon is spent going through crampon and ice axe skills. 2 hours walking to reach either hut.
Day 3: After an early start we ascend the Petite Fourche (3,520m). The climb begins by a glacier trek and finishes on a spectacular granite ridge. On a clear day it is possible to see the Matterhorn in the distance. We then trek over the Swiss border and overnight at the Trient Hut.
Day 4: An early (5 am) start and we set out for the Aiguelle de Tour (3542m.) Cross back into France and stop at the Albert Premium Hut for lunch before descending back into the valley and the Lodge in Argentiere.
Day 5: After preparing kit and making last minute purchases, we take a vehicle transfer to Bellevue above Les Houches. From there we reach the Tete Rousse hut in 5 hours of walking.
Day 6: the attempt on the summit via the Gouter refuge and the Bosses ridge. We should reach the summit (4807m.) in 7-10 hours. Descend the same route all the way back to the Tete Rousse hut.
Day 7: We descend to Chamonix to celebrate a successful trip. Stay the last night in Yeti Lodge.
Day 8: KE Group Package Services end after breakfast.
