Raid of Monte Bianco

This is a recommended programme for anyone wishing to reach the peak of Mont Blanc, as it allows you to progress at your own pace and improve it, all in order to reach the highest peak in Europe with minimum fatigue.

Programme

  • 1° day: BREITHORN 4165mt. Meet at 6 a.m. at Piazza Monte Bianco in Courmayeur (in front of Tourist Office) for transfer to Cervinia. Ascent by cable car to Plateau Rosa 3500mt., where the ascent to the top of Breithorn 4165mt. begins (hours 4). Re-entry to Courmayeur
  • 2°/3° day: GRAN PARADISO 4061mt. 1° day : Meet at 2 p.m at Piazza Monte Bianco in Courmayeur and transfer to Valsavarenche. From Pont 1960mt., ascent by an easy route to refuge Vittorio Emanuele 2732mt. (hours 2). Dinner and overnight stay. In the Refuge. 2° day : Departure from refuge at 4 a.m. and ascent to Gran Paradiso 4061mt.(hours 4/5). Descent and return to Courmayeur. 
  • 4° day: REST DAY 
  • 5°/6° day: MONTE BIANCO 4807mt. 1° day: Meet at 2.30 p.m. at Monte Bianco cable car and by cable car go to Aiguille du Midi. From here after 20 min. we reach refuge Des Cosmiques, dinner and over night in the refuge. 2° day: Departure at 1 a.m. and ascent to Monte Bianco along Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit and colle of Brenva until the top. Descent and return to Courmayeur.

Group: 4 people
Cost: Euro 990 per person in a group of 4 people
Cost includes: Mountain guide. Emergency rescue insurance. Transfer by car
Not included: Over night and half board in Refuge or Hotel and anything not specified
Minimum level required: Rudimentary knowledge in the use of pick axe and crampons. Good fitness at altitude
Period: From June to September
Dates:
23 - 28 june;
04 - 09 ; 14 - 19 ; 21 - 26 july
28 july-02 august
04 - 09 ; 18 - 23 ; 25 - 30 august
30 aaugust - 04 september
07 - 12 september
Equipment: Backpack of 40 litres, wind cheater trousers in goretex or strong material, fleece or heavy jumper, hiking boots, gloves, hat, sun glasses sun cream, flask, pick axe, crampons, climbing