MONT BLANC ASCENT & GRAN PARADISO itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 0 – GENEVA AIRPORT TO CHAMONIX
Arrive at Geneva Airport.
Transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix.
Check-in at the 3-star hotel in Chamonix.
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 1 – GRAND PARADISO
Begin the Grand Paradiso programme.
The participant will proceed with the mountain programme under the supervision of an IFMGA English-speaking mountain guide.
Overnight: Mountain Hut
Meals: Dinner, breakfast as per hut arrangement & picnic lunch
DAY 2 – GRAND PARADISO ASCENT [4,061 M]
Continue the Grand Paradiso programme and attempt the ascent under the supervision of the IFMGA mountain guide.
After the ascent, lunch will be provided at the hut.
Overnight: Mountain Hut
Meals: Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast as per hut arrangement & Lunch at the hut after the ascent
DAY 3 – GRAND PARADISO TO CHAMONIX
Complete the Grand Paradiso programme and return to Chamonix.
Check in at the 3-star hotel.
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
DAY 4 – DAY OFF IN CHAMONIX
Rest day in Chamonix following the Grand Paradiso programme.
This is a non-mountain activity day.
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5 – DAY OFF / PREPARATION IN CHAMONIX
Second day off in Chamonix before beginning the Mont Blanc programme.
The participant can use this day for rest and preparation for the Mont Blanc ascent.
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 – MONT BLANC | ACCLIMATISATION DAY
Begin the Mont Blanc programme.
This first day is designed for acclimatisation and to allow the participant to become familiar with the guide.
Possible routes include:
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Traverse of the Aiguilles Crochues – 2,840 m
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Traverse of the Pointes Lachenal – 3,613 m
The exact route will depend on conditions and the guide's assessment.
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
DAY 7 – CHAMONIX TO TÊTE ROUSSE HUT
Take the Bellevue cable car and Mont Blanc Tramway to Nid d'Aigle (2,372 m).
From Nid d'Aigle, begin the afternoon ascent towards Tête Rousse Hut (3,171 m).
Approximate ascent:
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Elevation gain: +799 m
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Walking time: approximately 2½ hours
The route follows a track towards the Tête Rousse Hut.
Overnight: Tête Rousse Mountain Hut
Meals: Dinner, breakfast and overnight stay as per half-board arrangement
Important – Beginning of Season
When the Mont Blanc Tramway is closed, generally before mid-June, the route begins from Bellevue (1,796 m) instead.
In this case:
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Approximately 4 hours of effort
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Approximately +1,375 m elevation gain
This makes the day considerably more physically demanding.
DAY 8 – MONT BLANC SUMMIT ATTEMPT [4805 M]
Early morning departure from Tête Rousse Hut, around 4:00 AM.
Ascend towards the Aiguille du Goûter.
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The route continues to:
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Goûter Hut – 3,835 m
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Dôme du Goûter – 4,275 m
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Vallot Shelter – 4,362 m
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Bosses Ridge
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Mont Blanc Summit – 4,805.59 m
The ascent of the Aiguille du Goûter includes sections equipped with cables.
The climb continues towards the summit, including the steep section on the Bosses Ridge.
The summit is normally reached around the middle of the day, subject to conditions and progress.
After the summit attempt, descend to the Goûter Hut.
Approximate round trip from the Goûter Hut:
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Duration: 6–7 hours
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Vertical ascent: approximately 970 m
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Vertical descent: approximately 970 m
Overnight: Goûter Mountain Hut
Meals: Breakfast, picnic, tea for the ascent and meal at the Goûter Hut after the climb
Water: 2 bottles per day in the hut
DAY 9 – DESCENT FROM GOÛTER HUT TO CHAMONIX
Leave the Goûter Hut in the morning.
Continue the descent towards Nid d'Aigle.
Approximate walking time:
- 3–4 hours
The descent continues to the end of the mountain programme.
Return to Chamonix.
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
DAY 10 – CHAMONIX TO GENEVA AIRPORT
Check out from the hotel.
Transfer from Chamonix to Geneva Airport as per the programme.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Programme
