Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Courmayeur

   • Arrival of participants. The most convenient airport for arrival is Geneva Airport.
   • Alternatively, Milan or Turin airports can also be considered depending on travel plans.
   • Transfer from the airport to Courmayeur in Italy.
   • Dinner with the group followed by an introductory briefing from the guide.
   • Accommodation in a hotel, apartment or similar lodging in Courmayeur. 

2. Day 2: Acclimatisation in the Mont Blanc Region (Aiguille de Toule)

   • Preparation for upcoming ascents including acclimatisation and equipment fitting.
   • Morning meeting with the guide for equipment check and completion of formalities.
   • Transfer to Skyway Monte Bianco cable car station.
   • Ascent to Rifugio Torino at 3375 metres.
   • Glacier approach and ascent to Aiguille de Toule at 3534 metres.
   • From the summit, in good weather, enjoy excellent views of Mont Blanc.
   • Descent back to Courmayeur.
   • Total walking time: 3 to 4 hours.
   • Total ascent on foot: 159 metres. 

3. Day 3: Acclimatisation at Guide del Cervino and High Altitude Training

   • Acclimatisation training and guided activities near Rifugio Guide del Cervino at 3489 metres.
   • Transfer to Valtournenche Valley towards Breuil Cervinia at the foot of the Matterhorn region.
   • Ascent by cable car to Plateau Rosa upper station.
   • Short 5-minute walk to the hut from the cable car station.
   • After accommodation in the hut, acclimatisation ascent up to 3900 metres.
   • Preparation for the next day’s activity.
   • Overnight stay in a mountain hut.
   • Total walking time: 3 to 4 hours.
   • Total ascent on foot: 411 metres.
   • Total descent on foot: 411 metres.

4. Day 4: Breithorn Ascent and Return to Courmayeur

   • Climbing the Breithorn at 4164 metres.
   • Early start for the ascent as training before the main Mont Blanc climb.
   • Technically simple ascent with spectacular views of the Western and Central Alps.
   • Descent back to the hut and then by cable car to Breuil Cervinia.
   • Transfer back to Courmayeur.
   • Training day completed before the main ascent of Mont Blanc.

5. Day 5: Rest Day in Courmayeur

   • Full rest day before the Mont Blanc ascent.
   • Time for recovery and preparation.
   • Overnight stay in Courmayeur.

6. Day 6: Ascent to Gouter Hut (3835m)

   • Transfer from Courmayeur to Chamonix.
   • After breakfast, transfer to the French side via Les Houches.
   • Ascent using cable car and mountain tram to Nid d’Aigle station at 2372 metres.
   • Start of pedestrian ascent from Nid d’Aigle.
   • Easy walk to Tête Rousse Hut.
   • From here, roped ascent over rocky terrain to Gouter Hut at 3835 metres.
   • Overnight stay in a mountain hut.
   • Total walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
   • Total ascent on foot: 1458 metres.
   • Height descent: none.

7. Day 7: Summit of Mont Blanc (4810m) and Return

   • Summit attempt of Mont Blanc at 4810 metres.
   • Most demanding and responsible day of the programme.
   • Early departure at around 3 AM in darkness.
   • Ascent begins on a wide snowy slope towards Dome du Gouter at 4304 metres.
   • Short descent followed by another ascent towards the final ridge.
   • Final section involves a narrow and steep snow ridge leading to the summit.
   • Descent via the same route back to Gouter Hut.
   • Continue down to the mountain tram station and cable car system.
   • Return to valley and transfer back to Courmayeur.
   • Total walking time: 8 to 10 hours.
   • Total ascent on foot: 980 metres.
   • Total descent on foot: 2423 metres.

8. Day 8: Departure

   • Transfer from Courmayeur to Geneva Airport.
   • Departure for onward journey and return home.