Summer Alpine Courses

4000ers Mont Blanc Extension

Duration 5 Days » Grade Intermediate

Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit and Mont Blanc (www2), 80 kb

Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit and Mont Blanc Photo: © Rob Foyle

This extension is designed for those who have completed any of the 4,000ers courses (Saas 4000ers, Oberland 4000ers or Zermatt 4000ers) the previous week. On the Saturday that the 4,000ers course ends, we travel to Chamonix, staying in Chamonix overnight.

Alternatively, you may wish to consider our 8-day Mont Blanc Summit course.

The North East Ridge from the Col du Midi
We aim to climb the North East Ridge from the Col du Midi, depending on conditions. Also known as the "Three Monts" route, this is a fine ascent via the snow slopes of Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit. The mountains encountered en route add to the sense of achievement whilst providing a measure by which to gauge progress. We set aside two days to make an attempt from the Cosmiques Hut. Those joining the Alpine Introduction Mont Blanc Extension will climb The Goûter Route.

Typical Programme

Day 1:	Saturday. Depart 4,000ers course and travel to Chamonix, where we stay overnight.
Day 2:	Sunday. We have an equipment check in the morning, before taking the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi. Descend to the Cosmiques Hut.
Day 3:	Monday. Climb Mont Blanc via Mont Maudit and Mont Blanc du Tacul.
Day 4:	Tuesday. Second possible summit day for Mont Blanc. Descend to the valley.
Day 5:	Wednesday. Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before students leave the course.

Further Information

Find out more about our Course bases, Course Inclusions and Exclusions, Course Directors and Guiding Ratios... [read more]

Dates

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Sat 11 Jul - Wed 15 Jul '09 Sat 1 Aug - Wed 5 Aug '09 Sat 22 Aug - Wed 26 Aug '09 Sat 5 Sep - Wed 9 Sep '09

Prices (choose currency)

Joining in	Chamonix £795
Insurance	Course Only £11
Optional Single Room £15

Expeditions

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