• Mont Blanc Chamonix Course with a Mountain Guide

    Click here for Info about Mont Blanc Course

    Succeed on Mont Blanc,     the mountain guides call it in Chamonix, the roof of Europe.

    Several mountains in preparation to climb Mont Blanc.

    The preparation course is obligatory for all except trained up and acclimatised mountaineers who can prove that they have enough experience.

    THE REALITY

    Mont Blanc is not just a walk it is a mountaineering trip that demands determination, hardiness, an excellent physical condition and ability. The conditions are harrowing.

  • Header...

    Factors affecting summit attempts are the rapid weather changes, the rock falls that occur on the way up to the Gouter refuge, and avalanches or ice falls which may occur whilst crossing 3 mountains, which can prohibit the ascent

    There's no such thing as zero risk on the Mont Blanc.
    4810 = 50% of your physical capacity
    It's often minus 10 at the summit, and with wind chill factor sometimes lower.
    The altitude is tiring, more so above 4000 and sickness can occur if the body is not acclimatised enough.
    Above 4000 it is another world. If you have never experienced this altitude, you cannot know your reaction, as it is dependent on genetic factors.
    The uphill is long, the downhill even more. Due to fatigue or weather your guide might decide to abandon the attempt and the decision needs to be respected for your security. The guide is reasonable.
    Refuges are often full so it's best to reserve in advance.
    If the conditions are bad, or the mountaineers are insufficiently prepared, another summit will be attempted.     Click here for Info about Mont Blanc Course

  • Mont Blanc Course

    To increase your chances of success and your ability at altitude it is necessary and indispensable to prepare both technically and to acclimatise. A minimum of 6 days is needed, 7 days perfect as it allows for better planning according to the weather.
    The first days are taken up with cramponing techniques at altitude and allow you to get used to walking roped up and with an ice axe. It is important during this initial stage, to acclimatise well, and avoid long and arduous activities, which may tire you out, and compromise your ascent of Mont Blanc. If the conditions are good at the end of the course an attempt in 2 or 3 days can be made [3 days can be changed for those who want do it faster]

    Therefore...

    Previous mountaineering experience is a huge advantage [first 4000 course]
    Begin today and well before your first ascension start getting fit [running, biking, walking, skiing, and climbing.
    Click here for Info about Mont Blanc Course

  • Header...

    Because of the conditions of the mountain, the level of the group and others, the guide could organize a different planing.

    Yan Raulet Mountain Guide Chamonix Off Piste Mountaineering Vallée Blanche Glacier Travel Ski Touring Climbing Mont Blanc