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Climb Mont Blanc via the Italian route

Climb Mont Blanc from Italy & finish in France – experience the best of both worlds! The Italian itinerary is less busy but more difficult than the classic Mont Blanc route.

PURE ASCENT – NO LIFTS

Pure climb to the summit, unaided by lifts – offering a more authentic alpine experience & sense of challenge.

1:1 SUMMIT ASCENT

Increased flexibility & a more personalised guiding experience.

3 DAY ASCENT OF MONT BLANC

More flexibility to maximise your chance of summiting.

CHAMEX 6 DAY MONT BLANC COURSE WITH ASCENT VIA THE GONELLA HUT

Chamonix may be the classic starting point to climb Mont Blanc but there is a lesser known way that goes all the way from Val Veny in Italy to the summit of Monte Bianco, without using any uplifts at all.

Starting in the beautiful valley of Val Veny near Courmayeur, you will hike up to the Gonella Hut at 3071m where you will spend the night before striking out for the summit of Mont Blanc via the Piton des Italiens route. Spectacular scenery and breathtaking views will surround you as you reach the top of Western Europe’s highest glacier at 4809m.

The descent is via the Gouter refuge, back down to Chamonix along the more traditional route to the Nid d’Aigle above Les Houches, so on this trip you get to experience both sides of this iconic mountain.

The beauty of the Italian itinerary is that it is a lot less frequented than the classic Mont Blanc route, so you will cross paths with far fewer people along the way. It is also a longer and more technical route, which is not suitable for beginners to mountaineering, but perfect for anyone looking for more of a challenge in an authentic alpine environment.

How are we different to the other competition? Why book your climb with Chamex?

  • Our 1:1 guide to client ratio significantly increase chances of your summit success. You will be able to face challenging conditions and will not rely on fitness and abilities of the second climber on the rope. All of the guide’s attention will be directed to you.
  • Small groups (maximum 4 climbers per group) and the 1:1 ratio allows for greater flexibility. If the weather / conditions do not allow us to climb Mont Blanc, we will take you climbing another great summit or technical route within or around Chamonix Valley.
  • Guaranteed pre-reserved places in the huts.
  • Fully UIAGM qualified guides, local to Chamonix with years of climbing experience in the area
  • Locally run and fully registered French business, based in Chamonix

Our climb Mont Blanc course is a 6 day trip that includes 3 days of acclimatisation and mountain skills training in and around the Chamonix valley. You will summit some of the smaller but classic peaks such as Aiguille du Tour (3544m), practice glacier safety techniques on the Vallee Blanche and spend a night at the Albert 1er mountain hut. These preparation days will be challenging but a lot of fun, and you’ll get to explore a lot of the famous Mont Blanc Massif.

The final 3 days will be spent climbing Mont Blanc, with a guide ratio of 1:1, to ensure greater safety and enjoyment. The Italian route is considered something of a “purists” route due to the lack of lift assistance, the solitude of the ascent and the fact that it is somewhat longer than the classic route in terms of daily altitude gain and the length of the summit day. If you’re looking for a dose of authentic alpinism, this is it.

From: 4750 €

Price per person for group of minimum 2 climbers.

Advanced

You have good experience in using crampons and ice axe and you have already climbed other 4000m summits or technical climbs (PD+). You are physically very fit, ready for long days in the mountains climbing over 1800 vertical meters in high altitude. If you are enquiring for the summit only packages, you have to be also acclimatised.
  • Fitness level 5/5
  • Guiding ratio 1:1 for MB summit
  • 6 days of guiding
  • Available June – mid July
  • 3 nights on mountain huts

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Climb Mont Blanc via the Italian route

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Climb Mont Blanc via the Italian route