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mont blanc ascent
IMAGE: Climbers enjoy superb weather conditions on an ascent of Mont Blanc | © Pierre Schmidt
8 DAYS 3 NIGHTS HOTEL 4 7 BREAKFASTS, NIGHTS MOUNTAIN HUT 6 LUNCHES,
4 DINNERS
alpine introduction course & gran paradiso climb
IMAGE: Glacier crossing | © Pierre Schmidt
• Opportunity to climb to the summit of Mt Blanc, with 2 opportunities for a summit attempt with our carefully planned itinerary
• Learn basic mountaineering skills and acclimatise on our 3 day training course prior to the climb
• Climb the spectacular Aiguille du Tour and Petit Fourche as part of your training
• Exhilarating walking & climbing in the French Alps
• Time to experience Chamonix staying in a 3 star
hotel, the world capital of mountaineering
• Two to one ratio of guides to climbers on Mont Blanc
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Learn basic mountaineering techniques Exhilarating walking in the French Alps
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Chamonix 2-4 | Commence glacier instruction and basic mountaineering skills, overnight mountain hut 5 | Ascend to Tete Rousse refuge 6 | Ascend to Gouter refuge 7 | Summit Mont Blanc, return to Chamonix 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transp-
ortation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
8
GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/EXPLORATORY TREK > TECHNICAL GRADE: 1, BASIC
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MND
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ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Chamonix 2/4 | Commence instruction on the Tour Glacier, Aiguille du Tour (3529m) and Petite Fourche (3550m) 5 | Transfer to Italy and ascend to Chabod Hut 6 | Ascend Gran Paradiso (4061m), return to Chamonix 7 | In Chamonix, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation,
accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
8
GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/EXPLORATORY TREK > TECHNICAL GRADE: 1, BASIC
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: AIC
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Geneva Chamonix
France
Switzerland
Mont Blanc
Italy
Geneva Chamonix
France
Switzerland
Gran Paradiso
Italy
8 DAYS MOUNTAINEERING
7 DAYS
3 NIGHTS HOTEL
3 NIGHTS MOUNTAIN HUT
6 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES,
3 DINNERS
7 DAYS MOUNTAINEERING
Opportunity to climb to the summit of Gran Paradiso
(4061m), the highest peak in Italy
Time to experience Chamonix, the world capital of mountaineering
Possible 3-day extension trip to climb to the summit of Mont Blanc (4807m / 15,771 feet), after completion of the course (additional costs apply)
Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers