Summer Alpine Courses

Haute Route Mont Blanc Extension

Duration 4 Days » Grade Introductory

Mont Blanc Photo: © Steve Bell

On completion of the Haute Route, you can climb Mont Blanc (4,807m/15,771ft) via the Goûter Route (PD), the most assured route for reaching the summit. We set aside three days, with nights booked in the Tête Rousse Hut (3,167m) and the Goûter Hut (3,817m). This provides greater flexibility with the weather and increases your chances of summiting Mont Blanc. The guiding ratio on Mont Blanc is 1:2.

Typical Programme

Day 1:	Tuesday. Course participants transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix (cost included). In the evening we will have a briefing, covering what you should expect on Mont Blanc.
Day 2:	Wednesday. Morning preparation for Mont Blanc. Ascend to the Tête Rousse hut (3,167m).
Day 3:	Thursday. Climb Mont Blanc via the Goûter Route, climbing today to the Goûter Hut (3,817m), where we leave very early the next morning for the top. Alternatively, we may climb to the summit today and descend to the Goûter Hut in the evening. The guides will make this decision based on the weather conditions and the fitness of the group.
Day 4:	Friday. On the Goûter Route, summit and descend to the valley. Or descend from the Goûter Hut if we have climbed Mont Blanc the previous day. Overnight at our chalet in Chamonix.
Day 5:	Saturday. Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before you leave the course.

Further Information

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Dates

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Tue 4 Aug - Fri 7 Aug '09 Tue 18 Aug - Fri 21 Aug '09 Tue 1 Sep - Fri 4 Sep '09

Prices (choose currency)

Joining in	Chamonix £795
Insurance	Annual Cover [more] £249
Optional Single Room £15

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