6-day Chamonix mountaineering course

Come join Jon, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 6-day Chamonix mountaineering course. And learn the secrets of the Alps while enjoying the great scenery!

6 Days

Jun - Sep

Intermediate

Beginner

Description

This 6**-day Chamonix mountaineering course** is designed for those who want to get into the magical world of the 4000 m mountains in the Alps.

This means to start learning about glacier crossing and dealing with altitude problems. But it’s a proposal for climbers of all levels, not just beginners. You may have experience mountaineering somewhere else, but the Alps have their own secrets.

And while I’ll take you to places with amazing views and sceneries, I’ll be also teaching you the right techniques to progress through different terrains. Also, safety lessons will be a great part of the course.

Chamonix is the perfect place for an introduction to mountaineering in the Alps. Because it has the comforts of this amazing town, plus an extraordinary scenery of mountains and glaciers.

So I've prepared an itinerary for any level of experience. But this is just one of the options that you can chose from. If you want to, we can fix the itinerary for your desires.

So please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I’ll get everything ready for you to enjoy this 6-day Chamonix mountaineering course.

And if you’d like to check out some of my other programs, please take a look at my Carros de Foc guided trekking tour or my Midi d’Ossau rock climbing program.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

We’ll meet in Chamonix. Talk about the plans. Spend the night here.

Day 2: Practice and gear check

We’ll go up to Mer de Glace Gear check. Crampons, rope oneself and crevice rescue practice. Walk through the glacier and back to Chamonix.

Day 3: Petite Aiguelle Verte ascent

Short but intense ascent to Petite Aiguille Verte (3512 m). A good chance to practice what you learn the day before.

Day 4: Mountain hut ascent

Early start to Albert mountain hut (2700 m). We’ll spend the night here.

Day 5: Aiguille du Tour ascent

Early start to Aiguille du Tour summit (3542 m). We’ll practice what you’ve been learning. We’ll go down to Chamonix to spend the night.

Day 6: 4000 summit day

Ascent to Mont Blanc du Tacul, (4248 m). We’ll take the cable car to Aiguille du Midi (3800 m). From here we’ll go to the summit.

Details

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A minimum of 2 people is required for this expedition.

Personal equipment recommended:

Ice axe and crampons.
Harness, 2 safety carabiners and helmet. – 40L backpack. – Thermal underwear. – warm jacket. – GoreTex jacket and pants. – Hood, gloves (2 pairs) and goggles. – Snacks (on the mountain huts we'll only have breakfast and dinner). – Warm sack if desired (on the mountain huts there will be blankets). – Sunscreen and lip balm. – Basic toilet kit. – Personal first aid kit. – Thermos. – Cash (many mountain hut don't take credit cards). – Mountain federate card.

Meeting point

Chamonix.

About the guide

Jon

Mountain Guide

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain

I’m a mountain guide and alpine ski instructor and trainer.

Since many years ago I enjoy transmitting the enthusiasm that I feel for the mountains, in any of the possible mountain disciplines: alpinism, ski, climbing…

I’ve always had a special interest for sports and teaching sports at all levels, from beginners to complex guiding in all kind of mountain terrain.

Languages

English

Certificates

AEGM

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