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Aosta Valley
Mont Blanc: Alpine Mountaineering Course with Mountain Guides

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Aosta Valley

Classic alpine mountaineering course with an Alpine Guide to learn mixed terrain progression techniques and safety systems. Five days spent on rocky and snowy ridges, and glaciers of Mont Blanc.

  • Mountaineering
  • Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

5 days

Suitable for

Suitable for experienced and healthy hikers with some previous climbing experience.
Upon request, the alpine mountaineering course program can be customized according to your level.

Best time

From June to September.

Tour type

Mountaineering course with a certified Alpine Guide, accommodation in mountain huts and hotels, cable car tickets included.

Tour highlights
  • An Alpine mountaineering course with a UAIGM certified mountain guide to learn the techniques of progression on rock, snow and ice terrains and the related safety systems.
  • The unique and majestic location of the Mont Blanc massif: 5 days on mixed terrains, usually on easy as rocky II and III grade ridges, snowy ridges and glaciers.
  • Learn how to proceed in roped party, use the protections and how to move properly using ice axes and crampons.
  • Lesson dedicated to learning the rescue techniques on the glacier and recovery in case of a fall in crevasse.
  • Overnight stays in cozy mountain huts and hotels: enjoy the warm Alpine ospitality and delicious local food.
  • On request, customize the Mont Blanc mountaineering course combining other outdoor activities and tours.
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Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Available from 01 June 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Meeting in Courmayeur and ascent to Torino Hut with cable cars. Day on the glacier

Day 2

Second day of mountaineering lessons on the glacier

Day 3

Third day on the glacier and descent to Courmayeur

Day 4

Ascent to Monzino Hut and first lesson on rocky terrain

Day 5

Mountaineering lesson on rocky ridges, departure

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Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the course starting point
  • Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet) - personal equipment not included
  • Extra overnight stays in hotel or mountain hut
  • Extra mountaineering days in Aosta Valley
  • Other outdoor experiences in Aosta Valley

What is included

  • Certified English speaking UAIGM mountain guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • 1 overnight stay in a 3* mountain hotel, accommodation in double room
  • 3 overnight stays in mountain huts, accommodation in shared room
  • Breakfasts and dinners as listed in the detailed program
  • Shared mountaineering equipment
  • Cable cars tickets from/to Courmayeur to Punta Helbronner
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

On request, it is possible to either add or remove services from the ones listed above

Not included

  • Meals not specified and drinks, except tea and coffee for the included breakfasts
  • Optional visits and activities, and extra services due to force majeure
  • Tips, phone calls, and personal extras
  • Personal clothing and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
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Planned accomodations or similar

  • Mont Blanc - Rifugio Torino - dormitory or room for 4/6 beds - 2 nights
  • Courmayeur - Locanda La Brenva - double room - 1 night
  • Mont Blanc - Rifugio Monzino - dormitory or room for 4/6 beds - 1 night
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Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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