Covid measures in Mont Blanc

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Mont Blanc, please refer to the Chamonix-Mont Blanc website. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get in this adventure: An experienced UIAGM/IFMGA high mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area Three or six days of alpine rock climbing All safety equipment What’s not included: Transportation to and from Chamonix Gondola return ticket Accommodation (huts and meals are usually 50 to 75 euros per day) Meals and snacks Accommodation prior and after the trip Guide’s expenses Personal expenses Trip insurance Personal climbing gear

How fit do I need to be?

With routes from medium to extreme difficulty to choose from, at a minimum this peak requires strong cramponing and ice axe skills, coupled with perseverance and determination to reach the summit. A typical schedule involves 3-days of climbing, and prior acclimatization climbs are highly recommended. Gran Paradiso, the highest peak in Italy, is a great option for this. In order to enjoy this adventure, you need to have excellent physical condition, knowledge of mountaineering techniques and previous alpine and rock climbing experience. Climbers should be comfortable on 40 degree snow and ice slopes and climbing on exposed ridges. There is a possibility of snow on the approach that may require ice axes and crampons, and exposed alpine rock. To ensure you have a fulfilling day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level. If you would like to take an acclimatization hike with a guide, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

What if I’ve never climbed before?

This alpine climbing adventure is best suited for intermediate to advanced mountaineers. Excellent physical condition, a knowledge of mountaineering techniques and previous alpine climbing experience ideal. Climbers should be comfortable on 40 degree snow and ice slopes and climbing on exposed ridges. There will be snow on the approach that will require ice axes and crampons, and exposed alpine terrain. Basic rock climbing (grade II and III) is expected in some sections, this is a route that you can successfully complete with the help of a guide. Let a guide plan the perfect day and focus on safety, so you can focus on having an amazing experience.

What about required equipment?

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring: Technical equipment: Light rack Crevasse rescue kit — optional Harness Helmet Belay device (your typical multi-pitch personal kit) Chalk bag Hardshell Ice axe Trekking poles Rock shoes Headlamp Your guide will take care of all safety gear, crevasse rescue equipment, and ropes. For personal items, we recommend bringing: Fleece or wool hat Neck gaiter Hardshell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or equivalent) Lightweight wind shell Down or synthetic jacket with hood Long-sleeved base layer Gloves Long base layer pants (tights work well in the summer) Hardshell pants (Gore-Tex or equivalent) Softshell pants (wind-proof or wind-resistant) Leg gaiters (ankle to mid calf height works best in summer) Liner socks and wool socks Mountaineering boots that work with crampons (available for rent) Crampons (available for rent) Climbing shoes (available for rent) Daypack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25L backpack for a one day trip) Sunglasses or a visor hat Water bottle or hydration pack Food you can eat on-the-go Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, blister kit, toilet paper, etc.) Sleeping bag liner Camera — optional

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear will be provided by the guide if you don’t have your own. As for the personal items: Mountaineering boots and crampons can be rented from Vertical Frontiers Helmet, harness, ice axe and other equipment can be rented from your guide or Vertical Frontiers Backpack, sleeping bag liner, and gaiters can be rented from Vertical Frontiers Rental location is in Chamonix and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

Group sizes and age requirements

For this adventure, the usual client to guide ratio is 1:1 or 2:1 and cost is per person. If you are older than 18, you’re good to go! If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

Geneva International Airport (GGV) is a one-hour drive from Chamonix. If you’re inexperienced with driving on mountain roads, consider hiring a driver. There’s also private or group transfers between Geneva Airport and Chamonix. If you’re traveling by train, the Chamonix Mont Blanc Station is located in the city center. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet.

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Alpine Climbing the Mont Blanc Massif

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Duration

3-6 days

Season

June to September

Group size

Up to 2 people

For classic, world-renowned alpine climbs, Chamonix tops the list! The possibilities in the Alps are endless and the Mont Blanc massif area is synonymous with alpine climbing. Find yourself amongst a plethora of routes suited to seasoned climbers — the most common ones are via the Cosmiques Hut and Gouter Hut. After 10 to 12 hours of climbing, the climbers are rewarded with absolutely spectacular panoramas from the summit. Let your guide make this adventure less stressful by handling the logistics, while you focus on climbing and making memories. Cross over from France to Italy and enjoy the alpine atmosphere and natural environment that will take your breath away! Find out everything you need to know about climbing Mont Blanc from Mark Puleio, an IFMGA-licensed mountain guide, as he shares advice and tales from Mont Blanc over his 30-year climbing career!

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Few locations can compare to the breathtaking Mont Blanc
The ultimate objective for mountaineers from all over the world
At 4,808 meters (15,774 ft), Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Western Europe

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A Customized 6-Day Alpine Climb With a Guide

If you want to delve deeper into the magic of Mont Blanc, join your experienced guide on a 6-day adventure and see for yourself what all the buzz is about! Discover the birthplace of alpinism and enjoy the views overlooking Italy and Switzerland as you explore some of the most classic accessible routes in the world. Acclimatize to high altitudes, spend your days traversing the spectacular terrain and have an adventure of a lifetime. Your guide will customize the itinerary based on your climbing ambitions, movement skills, past experiences, and conditions. The only thing you need to do is prepare for the challenge and have an amazing time!

3-Day Alpine Climb the Iconic Mont Blanc

How empowering would it feel to conquer “The King of the Alps” — the highest peak of Western Europe? On this three-day trip with an expert guide, you can choose routes ranging from medium to extreme difficulty. Standing at 4,808 meters (15,774 ft), at a minimum, this peak requires strong cramponing and ice axe skills, paired with perseverance and determination to reach the summit. Prior acclimatization climbs are highly recommended!

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Jeff Witt

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Jeff is a professional mountain guide with more than 25 years of experience in the field and the founder of High Peak Adventures. He’s been everywhere and climbed it all — from the U.S. to the Himalayas, the Alps and more. He’s also based out of Chamonix, so he’s got all the insider info that you’d want to know on the area. He’s all yours for an hour, so pick his brain, learn the ropes and get inspired.

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High Peak Mountain Guides know the right guide can greatly improve your experience in the mountains. Their team of experienced and professional guides is committed to helping you make the most of your rock climbing and backcountry skiing in the Adirondacks. They can provide guidance for your area of interest and will keep you safe in this backcountry wilderness.

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57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Mont Blanc, please refer to the Chamonix-Mont Blanc website.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
- - An experienced UIAGM/IFMGA high mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - Three or six days of alpine rock climbing
  - All safety equipment
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to and from Chamonix
  - Gondola return ticket
  - Accommodation (huts and meals are usually 50 to 75 euros per day)
  - Meals and snacks
  - Accommodation prior and after the trip
  - Guide’s expenses
  - Personal expenses
  - Trip insurance
  - Personal climbing gear
With routes from medium to extreme difficulty to choose from, at a minimum this peak requires strong cramponing and ice axe skills, coupled with perseverance and determination to reach the summit. A typical schedule involves 3-days of climbing, and prior acclimatization climbs are highly recommended. Gran Paradiso, the highest peak in Italy, is a great option for this. In order to enjoy this adventure, you need to have excellent physical condition, knowledge of mountaineering techniques and previous alpine and rock climbing experience.

Climbers should be comfortable on 40 degree snow and ice slopes and climbing on exposed ridges. There is a possibility of snow on the approach that may require ice axes and crampons, and exposed alpine rock. To ensure you have a fulfilling day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

If you would like to take an acclimatization hike with a guide, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
This alpine climbing adventure is best suited for intermediate to advanced mountaineers. Excellent physical condition, a knowledge of mountaineering techniques and previous alpine climbing experience ideal. Climbers should be comfortable on 40 degree snow and ice slopes and climbing on exposed ridges.

There will be snow on the approach that will require ice axes and crampons, and exposed alpine terrain. Basic rock climbing (grade II and III) is expected in some sections, this is a route that you can successfully complete with the help of a guide. Let a guide plan the perfect day and focus on safety, so you can focus on having an amazing experience.
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:

Technical equipment:
- - Light rack
  - Crevasse rescue kit — optional
  - Harness
  - Helmet
  - Belay device (your typical multi-pitch personal kit)
  - Chalk bag
  - Hardshell
  - Ice axe
  - Trekking poles
  - Rock shoes
  - Headlamp
Your guide will take care of all safety gear, crevasse rescue equipment, and ropes.

For personal items, we recommend bringing:
- - Fleece or wool hat
  - Neck gaiter
  - Hardshell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or equivalent)
  - Lightweight wind shell
  - Down or synthetic jacket with hood
  - Long-sleeved base layer
  - Gloves
  - Long base layer pants (tights work well in the summer)
  - Hardshell pants (Gore-Tex or equivalent)
  - Softshell pants (wind-proof or wind-resistant)
  - Leg gaiters (ankle to mid calf height works best in summer)
  - Liner socks and wool socks
  - Mountaineering boots that work with crampons (available for rent)
  - Crampons (available for rent)
  - Climbing shoes (available for rent)
  - Daypack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25L backpack for a one day trip)
  - Sunglasses or a visor hat
  - Water bottle or hydration pack
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, blister kit, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Sleeping bag liner
  - Camera — optional
All mandatory gear will be provided by the guide if you don’t have your own. As for the personal items:
- - Mountaineering boots and crampons can be rented from Vertical Frontiers
  - Helmet, harness, ice axe and other equipment can be rented from your guide or Vertical Frontiers
  - Backpack, sleeping bag liner, and gaiters can be rented from Vertical Frontiers
Rental location is in Chamonix and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
For this adventure, the usual client to guide ratio is 1:1 or 2:1 and cost is per person.

If you are older than 18, you’re good to go! If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Geneva International Airport (GGV) is a one-hour drive from Chamonix. If you’re inexperienced with driving on mountain roads, consider hiring a driver. There’s also private or group transfers between Geneva Airport and Chamonix. If you’re traveling by train, the Chamonix Mont Blanc Station is located in the city center.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet.
Cancel within 48 hours of booking your trip for free, no questions asked. If you need to change your plans up to 31 days ahead of your scheduled adventure, we offer a full refund on most trips. Within 31 days we offer free date changes or the option to convert your booking to credit to use on any 57hours adventure at a later date.