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Aosta Valley
Mont Blanc Glacier Tour Experience

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Aosta Valley

A mountaineering day tour in the Alps on the roof of Europe with a certified Alpine Guide, exploring the Mont Blanc glacier among the peaks that have made mountaineering history.

  • Mountaineering
  • Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

1 day

Suitable for

Suitable for hikers (also beginners) in good shape without any cardio-respiratory disease, capable to walk 6-7 hours a day with +/- 1000 m of altitude gain.

Best time

All year round, depending on weather and environmental conditions.

Tour type

Day excursion on glacier with an Alpine Guide, mountaineering equipment rental and Skyway cable car tickets.

Tour highlights
  • A day on Mont Blanc glacier, exploring the most remote corners of the Giant's Glacier, Europe's rooftop.
  • Learn to walk with crampons (or snowshoes) and in roped party.
  • Amazing landscapes: walk through the spectacular seracs, crevasses and granite pinnacles of the Mont Blanc glacier with an expert Alpine Guide.
  • Ascent on the spectacular Skyway cable car towards Punta Helbronner / Rifugio Torino.
  • On request, customize the Mont Blanc glacier experience combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Aosta Valley 1 day
Mont Blanc Glacier Tour Experience
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Private guided tour

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Duration

1 day

Available from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide - cable car to Punta Helbronner and traverse on the Mont Blanc glacier

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Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra mountaineering days
  • Other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley

What is included

  • English speaking Alpine Guide for 1 day and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • Skyway cable car tickets, round trip Courmayeur - Mont Blanc, Punta Helbronner
  • Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, crampons or snowshoes, walking sticks) - personal equipment not included
  • Shared mountaineering equipment: rope and other safety gear

Not included

  • Transfers to/from the start/end point of the tour
  • Personal clothing (see recommendations) and climbing boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
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Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino, prezzo per persona

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

per person
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Next departures:

  • 23/08/2025
  • 14/09/2025
  • 04/10/2025
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Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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