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Aosta Valley
Group Tour - Mountaineering and Trekking Aosta Valley: Mont Blanc Glacier Training Day

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Aosta Valley

A day on the roof of Europe with an Alpine guide to learn how to move on the glacier with crampons and roped up. The ideal technical preparation for those who wish to climb their first 4000-meter peak.

  • Walking
  • Mountaineering
  • Trekking
  • Mountaineering climbs

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

1 day

Suitable for

For hikers without cardiovascular or respiratory problems, with little or no experience on glaciers but who want to approach their first high-altitude climbs.
The perfect way to train for alpine climbs, like Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso, Breithorn and Punta Giordani.

Tour type

One-day glacier training with an expert mountain guide.

Tour highlights
  • A day on the Mont Blanc glacier, surrounded by the peaks that have made mountaineering history!
  • Learn to move safely on the glacier, using crampons and ice axe, and mastering basic rope techniques.
  • Accompanied by an expert Mountain Guide for a day of mountaineering practice aimed at learning amidst the spectacular seracs, crevasses, and granite spires of the Mont Blanc glacier.
  • Ride up the spectacular Skyway cable car to the Torino Hut, with breathtaking views of the Aosta Valley Alps.
Travel program at a glance

Day 1

meeting with the Alpine Guide in Courmayeur, cable car to Punta Helbronner and mountaineering lesson

What is included
  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • Skyway cable car tickets, Courmayeur-Punta Helbronner round trip
Not included
  • Private transfers to/from the starting point
  • Meals and bevereages
  • Mountaineering equipment rental: harness, crampons, helmet and ice axe
  • Personal clothing and mountaineering boots (required)
  • Whatever is not listed in the “Included” section
Aosta Valley 1 day
Group Tour - Mountaineering and Trekking Aosta Valley: Mont Blanc Glacier Training Day
Low
First departure: 03/08/2025

Available spots: 6

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Departure

03/08/2025

Duration: 1 day

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

meeting with the Alpine Guide in Courmayeur, cable car to Punta Helbronner and mountaineering lesson

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from tour starting/ending point
  • Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, crampons, ice axe) - personal equipment not included
  • Accommodation in a hotel, B&B, or farmhouse the night before or after the tour
  • Extra mountaineering days or other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley

Prices on request

What is included

  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • Skyway cable car tickets, Courmayeur-Punta Helbronner round trip

Not included

  • Private transfers to/from the starting point
  • Meals and bevereages
  • Mountaineering equipment rental: harness, crampons, helmet and ice axe
  • Personal clothing and mountaineering boots (required)
  • Whatever is not listed in the “Included” section
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

Equipment Rental (harness, crampons, helmet and ice axe)

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Departure

06/09/2025

Duration: 1 day

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

meeting with the Alpine Guide in Courmayeur, cable car to Punta Helbronner and mountaineering lesson

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from tour starting/ending point
  • Mountaineering equipment rental (harness, crampons, ice axe) - personal equipment not included
  • Accommodation in a hotel, B&B, or farmhouse the night before or after the tour
  • Extra mountaineering days or other outdoor activities in Aosta Valley

Prices on request

What is included

  • Certified English speaking Alpine Guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • Skyway cable car tickets, Courmayeur-Punta Helbronner round trip

Not included

  • Private transfers to/from the starting point
  • Meals and bevereages
  • Mountaineering equipment rental: harness, crampons, helmet and ice axe
  • Personal clothing and mountaineering boots (required)
  • Whatever is not listed in the “Included” section
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Available options

Equipment Rental (harness, crampons, helmet and ice axe)

price per person

per person
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule
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