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Aosta Valley
Group tour: Mont Blanc Glacier Day Tour Experience

A first approach to mountaineering and high altitude environments with a guided tour on the Mont Blanc glacier, suitable for all hikers.

  • 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. The itineraries will be chosen according to the level and experience of the participants and on the weather conditions.

Best time

All year round, according to the weather and environmental conditions.

Tour type

Day excursion on the Mont Blanc glacier with a certified Alpine Guide; mountaineering equipment rental and Skyway cable car tickets included.

Tour highlights
  • A first approach to mountaineering and high-altitude environments, a one-day trekking experience suitable for all hikers (also beginners) on the Mont Blanc glacier: the perfect place to learn how to walk on a glacier with crampons in a roped party.
  • Reach the Mont Blanc glacier with the scenic Skyway cable car from Courmayeur, with breathtaking views over the Alps of Aosta Valley.
  • Amazing landscapes: walk through the spectacular seracs, crevasses and granite spires of the Mont Blanc glacier with an expert Alpine Guide.
  • The Mont Blanc glacier hiking tour must be done with mountaineering boots, using snowshoes or crampons, according to the snow conditions and the current season.
  • On request, customize the Mont Blanc glacier mountaineering experience combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

What is included
  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
Aosta Valley 1 day
Group tour: Mont Blanc Glacier Day Tour Experience
Low
Starting from 210,00
First departure: 08/12/2024

Min. partecipants: 1

Show dates

When do you want to depart?

Group tour

Upcoming departures with a local guide

Departure

16/03/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 7

Starting from 210,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

19/04/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 7

Starting from 210,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

25/05/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 210,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

01/06/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

02/06/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

14/06/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

29/06/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

12/07/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

27/07/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

02/08/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

10/08/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

15/08/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

24/08/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

30/08/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

07/09/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

13/09/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

28/09/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

11/10/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

Departure

01/11/2025

Duration: 1 day

Min. partecipants: 1 Available spots: 8

Starting from 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Courmayeur, meeting with the guide, Skyway cable car to Punta Helbronner - Hike on the Giant's Glacier

Extras on request

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

What is included

  • 1 day of mountaineering with a certified English speaking Alpine Guide (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 and mountaineering boots (mandatory)
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section

Available options

Extra overnight stay at Rifugio Torino

Shared room accommodation with breakfast and dinner

70.00 per person

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