8-Day Mont Blanc Climbing Expedition via Courmayeur and Chamonix

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Day 01

Arrival in Courmayeur and Group Briefing

• 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.

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Day 02

Aiguille de Toule Acclimatisation Ascent

• Preparation for upcoming ascents, including acclimatisation and equipment fitting.
• Morning meeting with the guide for an equipment check and completion of formalities.
• Transfer to the 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.

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Day 03

Guide del Cervino Acclimatisation and 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.

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Day 04

Breithorn Summit Training Climb

• 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.

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Day 05

Rest and Recovery in Courmayeur

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

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Day 06

Approach to Gouter Hut via Chamonix

• 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.

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Day 07

Mont Blanc Summit Attempt and Descent

• 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.

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Day 08

Departure and Transfer to Geneva Airport

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