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CLIMB MONT BLANC


DAYS
6


RATIO
4:1/2:1


PRICE
£2,695

Climb the Highest Summit in Western Europe with our British Mountain Guides!

After training and acclimatising from our base in Evolène we climb Mont Blanc on a 2:1 ratio, usually by the Goûter Ridge.

There are three days set aside for climbing Mont Blanc which adds flexibility in timing the ascent to get suitable weather. Instruction in Alpine skills is given during the important first 3 days of training and acclimatising. Some prior experience of winter mountaineering/alpine climbing is required (using crampons and ice axe). This can be gained on our Introduction to Alpine Climbing course or on a Scottish Winter Skills course.

DATES AVAILABILITY PRICE
14th Jun 2025 - 21st Jun 2025 FULL £2,695 BOOK NOW
21st Jun 2025 - 28th Jun 2025 FULL £2,695 BOOK NOW

What's Included?

  • Guides fees and expenses for 6 days

  • 4 nights “half board” in mountain huts
  • Transport between Evolene and climbing venues
  • Valley accommodation
  • Valley meals: breakfast, picnic lunch food, afternoon tea, 3-course dinner with aperitif
  • Free Wifi in valley accommodation
  • Free Parking in Evolene

What's not Included?

  • Lift/train pass for Mont Blanc (c. Euro 50)

  • Restaurant dinner on Friday night
  • Travel to Evolene (see “getting here” for info)
  • Insurance
  • Supplement for single room (£200, subject to availability)

Sample Itinerary

Saturday afternoon: Arrival at Evolene accommodation from 2pm. Dinner and guides briefing from 7pm.

Sunday: Walk in to Dix hut (2928m) via Pas de Chevres ladders. Possible rocky ridge route on the way. Coaching in snowcraft and ropework in the afternoon.

Monday: Traverse Pigne d'Arolla (3790m) with glacier training en route - crampon skills, ice climbing, crevasse rescue then overnight in the Vignette hut (3158m).

Tuesday: Ascend L'Eveque (PD - 3,716m). Return to Arolla via Col de Vignettes.

Wednesday to Friday: Climbing Mont Blanc. Via the Goûter Ridge using Goûter Hut and Tête Rousse Hut.

Saturday morning: Travel home - check out by 9am.

Often under-estimated, the highest peak in the Alps needs good crampon skills and some airy scrambling. This is definitely NOT a walking peak. Whilst people sometimes climb Mont Blanc as their first Alpine peak, it's much better if you have some experience with crampons and UK scrambling. Our UK preparation weekends will give you a good head-start. Careful acclimatising is important so the first 3 days are planned in huts with 1 or 2 summits, whilst saving energy for the big summit. There's always a BIG day on this trip - 1700m+ ascent - hard work at altitude.

Running, cycling and gym sessions (in fact, any regular sport) all provide good fitness training for summer alpine courses, but it's hard to beat good days out in the hills. If you don't have easy access to hills, your gym training will need to be carefully planned - mountain days are long, low-intensity exercise, which is hard to replicate in short gym sessions. Strength exercises (squats, step-ups, stair-climbing with a rucksack) are gaining favour over speed exercises (running, spinning).

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"Thank-you for a fantastic week in the mountains. The organisation was excellent, with everything running smoothly and I always felt fully informed on what was going on. Plus great meals and company in the evenings! Dave was a brilliant guide, sharing knowledge, looking after us really well, ensuring our safety and making sure we kept a suitable pace to achieve our objectives. I am certainly hoping to come back next year."
— John, September 2021
  • DATES / AVAILABILITY
    14th Jun 2025 - 21st Jun 2025
    £2,695
    FULL
    BOOK NOW
    21st Jun 2025 - 28th Jun 2025
    £2,695
    FULL
    BOOK NOW

    What's Included?

    • Guides fees and expenses for 6 days

    • 4 nights “half board” in mountain huts
    • Transport between Evolene and climbing venues
    • Valley accommodation
    • Valley meals: breakfast, picnic lunch food, afternoon tea, 3-course dinner with aperitif
    • Free Wifi in valley accommodation
    • Free Parking in Evolene

    What's not Included?

    • Lift/train pass for Mont Blanc (c. Euro 50)

    • Restaurant dinner on Friday night
    • Travel to Evolene (see “getting here” for info)
    • Insurance
    • Supplement for single room (£200, subject to availability)

  • ITINERARY

    Sample Itinerary

    Saturday afternoon: Arrival at Evolene accommodation from 2pm. Dinner and guides briefing from 7pm.

    Sunday: Walk in to Dix hut (2928m) via Pas de Chevres ladders. Possible rocky ridge route on the way. Coaching in snowcraft and ropework in the afternoon.

    Monday: Traverse Pigne d'Arolla (3790m) with glacier training en route - crampon skills, ice climbing, crevasse rescue then overnight in the Vignette hut (3158m).

    Tuesday: Ascend L'Eveque (PD - 3,716m). Return to Arolla via Col de Vignettes.

    Wednesday to Friday: Climbing Mont Blanc. Via the Goûter Ridge using Goûter Hut and Tête Rousse Hut.

    Saturday morning: Travel home - check out by 9am.

  • EXTRA INFO

    Often under-estimated, the highest peak in the Alps needs good crampon skills and some airy scrambling. This is definitely NOT a walking peak. Whilst people sometimes climb Mont Blanc as their first Alpine peak, it's much better if you have some experience with crampons and UK scrambling. Our UK preparation weekends will give you a good head-start. Careful acclimatising is important so the first 3 days are planned in huts with 1 or 2 summits, whilst saving energy for the big summit. There's always a BIG day on this trip - 1700m+ ascent - hard work at altitude.

    Running, cycling and gym sessions (in fact, any regular sport) all provide good fitness training for summer alpine courses, but it's hard to beat good days out in the hills. If you don't have easy access to hills, your gym training will need to be carefully planned - mountain days are long, low-intensity exercise, which is hard to replicate in short gym sessions. Strength exercises (squats, step-ups, stair-climbing with a rucksack) are gaining favour over speed exercises (running, spinning).


    View Kit List

    Download Kit List

    View Joining Instructions

    Download Joining Instructions

  • TESTIMONIALS
    "Thank-you for a fantastic week in the mountains. The organisation was excellent, with everything running smoothly and I always felt fully informed on what was going on. Plus great meals and company in the evenings! Dave was a brilliant guide, sharing knowledge, looking after us really well, ensuring our safety and making sure we kept a suitable pace to achieve our objectives. I am certainly hoping to come back next year."
    — John, September 2021

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