Mont Blanc Summit

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Introduction

"Tomaz was fantastic and without his help and friendly tugs I don't think I would have reached the summit. He went beyond the call, thank you." IMJ, Mont Blanc Summit

Mont Blanc Summit climbs Western Europe's highest mountain at 4,807m via the Goûter Route (PD). This is the most assured way of reaching the summit and is in condition more consistently than any of the alternative routes.We provide a guiding ratio of 1:2 all week on our Mont Blanc Summit courses.

We begin our week with some training to re-familiarise ourselves with ice axe and crampons and to start our acclimatisation. Our primary goal in the first three days is to maximise our acclimatisation in preparation for our Mont Blanc ascent. We do this by based ourselves at the Torino hut, which is located at 3,375m. This Italian hut is connected to the skyway lift from Courmayeur. Spending three days at or above this altitude gives us the best chance of being well-prepared for our ascent of Mont Blanc.

On Mont Blanc, we allow three days to make our climb to the summit via the The Goûter Route. If the mountain is not in condition, or if poor weather means we are unable to attempt Mont Blanc, our alternative is to climb Gran Paradiso (4,061m), the highest mountain entirely within Italy.

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Experience required

The Jagged Globe Mont Blanc Summit course is designed for those with previous Alpine experience or British winter experience. For example, if you have completed an introductory-level Alpine course or an Introductory Winter Mountaineering course in Scotland, you could consider our Mont Blanc Summit course. If you have never used crampons and an ice axe, we recommend that you join one of these courses first.

Important: hut bookings

We advise that you book your Mont Blanc course before the end of March, otherwise it is unlikely that there will be beds available in the Mont Blanc huts for you. Your course booking is not confirmed until we have confirmed your beds and we cannot book your beds without your name, nationality and date of birth. Please do not arrange your travel to Chamonix until we have confirmed your hut bookings.

Course base: Chamonix, France

Reasons to climb Mont Blanc with Jagged Globe

1. Our week-long course is offered at a 1:2 guiding ratio, meaning you have more flexibility.
2. Your course is designed for those with previous ice axe and crampon experience. We don't take complete beginners on Mont Blanc.
3. If the weather is too bad to attempt Mont Blanc, or the mountain is not in condition, our Plan B is to climb Gran Paradiso, the highest mountain in Italy, which is frequently climbable when Mont Blanc isn't.
4. You're welcome to a 5% discount off a future Mont Blanc course if bad weather stops you attempting the climb.
5. You will spend 2 nights at the Torino Hut (3,375m) in the first half of the week to help maximise your acclimatisation prior to Mont Blanc.
6. We avoid Mont Blanc at the height of the season. In the past few years the Goûter Route has rarely been in condition during August due to high temperatures and frequent rockfall.

Mont Blanc Summit - route to the top

From the French side, we climb the Goûter Route.

The Goûter Route (PD)
The Goûter Route (PD) is the most frequented ascent route on Mont Blanc. The technical difficulty involves climbing snow-covered rock on the section to reach the Goûter Hut, and exposed snow crests in the upper part. The section crossing the Grand Couloir is exposed to stone fall. Overall, the route is physically challenging and requires a good degree of fitness and stamina.

The Goûter Route is our first choice of route on Mont Blanc, as it is in condition far more consistently than the 'Three Monts' route (PD+/AD) from the Cosmiques Hut. The 'Three Monts' route is longer and more technical and nowadays it is only guided at a 1:1 ratio.

On the Goûter Route, we utilise either the Goûter Hut (3,817m) or the Tête Rousse Hut (3,167m), or both on our ascent and descent. Occasionally we also use the Refuge du Nid d'Aigle (2,482m). Our Guides will decide the strategy for the climb, depending on the team's fitness and conditions, and the confirmed bookings that we have at the huts. For example, having taken the Tramway du Mont Blanc to Nid D'Aigle, it takes approximately 3 hours to ascend to the Tête-Rousse Hut. From the hut, we cross the Grand Couloir and climb snow and rock to reach the Goûter Hut. Moderately angled snow slopes lead to the Dôme du Goûter. From here we climb the Bosses Ridge and eventually, the summit ridge. It is normal to take 8 hours to climb from the Tête-Rousse Hut. Descent is via the same route, sleeping at either the Goûter or Tête-Rousse huts.

Typical Programme

Day 1:	Course participants meet at the course base at 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities in the evening.
Day 2:	Ascend to mountain hut - Torino Hut (3,375m). Afternoon - a short ascent and refreshing crampon technique and ropework.
Day 3:	Ascent of the Aiguille d'Entreves (3,604m). Overnight at the Torino Hut.
Day 4:	Ascent of Aiguille Marbrees (3,535m) to consolidate scrambling skills. Descend to the valley in the afternoon.
Day 5:	Morning preparation for Mont Blanc. Train/cable car to Nid D'Aigle. Climb to Tête-Rousse Hut (3 hours).
Day 6:	Ascent of Mont Blanc, descend to Goûter Hut (8-12 hours round trip, depending on fitness and snow conditions).
Day 7:	Descend to Nid D'Aigle and return to Chamonix.
Day 8:	Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before you leave the course.

Further Information

Find out more about our Guides and Ratios, Alpine Grading and Equipment... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
Wed 4 Jun – Wed 11 Jun 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Catalin Fratila	£2,695
Wed 11 Jun – Wed 18 Jun 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Paul Wright Course Guide/Instructor Tom Seccombe	£2,695
Wed 18 Jun – Wed 25 Jun 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Catalin Fratila Course Guide/Instructor Lucas Velazquez	£2,695
Wed 25 Jun – Wed 2 Jul 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Lucas Velazquez	£2,695
Wed 3 Sep – Wed 10 Sep 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Andy Owen Course Guide/Instructor Boris Lorencic	£2,695
Wed 10 Sep – Wed 17 Sep 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Andy Owen	£2,695
Wed 17 Sep – Wed 24 Sep 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
	£2,695
Wed 3 Jun – Wed 10 Jun 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
	£2,750
Wed 10 Jun – Wed 17 Jun 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
	£2,750
Wed 17 Jun – Wed 24 Jun 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
Last 3 places	£2,750
Wed 24 Jun – Wed 1 Jul 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
	£2,750
Wed 2 Sep – Wed 9 Sep 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
Last 3 places	£2,750
Wed 9 Sep – Wed 16 Sep 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
	£2,750
Wed 16 Sep – Wed 23 Sep 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
	£2,750

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Group size: 2 – 4 people.

Single room supplement: £250

For comparison, this course starts from £385 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

What the price includes

• 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Chamonix on a twin-sharing (occasionally triple/quad), half-board basis
• 4 nights' mountain hut accommodation in a shared dormitory bunk, half-board basis*
• 6 days' guiding with a qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide. Ratio 1:2 maximum
• Transport (by public means, private hire vehicle, minibus or guides' cars) to fulfil the course programme (including travelling to Gran Paradiso in the event of bad weather or if Mont Blanc is not in condition)
• Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
• Ice axes, crampons, harnesses & helmets, when booked in advance

What the price does not include

• Travel to/from Chamonix (a shared transfer from Geneva Airport can be booked through Jagged Globe)
• Lunch
• Cable cars, mountain railways and mechanical uplift (estimated cost £70)
• Any costs associated with travelling outside of the Chamonix Valley in the event that the weather/conditions are too bad to attempt Mont Blanc (other than to Gran Paradiso)
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing (including boots, which can be hired locally)
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

Please note that the costs for mechanical up-lift are not included in the overall course cost because these can vary, depending on the weather and routes selected. This means that we are not restricted by a budget. Also, if we spend less on up-lift than expected, you make the saving rather than us.

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• Crossing the Grand Couloir
• Mont Blanc summit arrival 2019

Reviews

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Team Member Reviews

• ‘Both Guides were world class. I can't recommend them highly enough. But, a special thanks to Klemen for guiding me through the best three days I've ever experienced in the mountains.’ GS, Mont Blanc Summit, Aug '16
• ‘Caroline was brilliant. Very helpful, personable and fun to be around. Rock climbing in Chamonix on Friday was an unexpected bonus!’ RB, Mont Blanc Summit, July '16
• ‘Tomaz was fantastic and without his help and friendly tugs I don't think I would have reached the summit. He went "beyond" the call, thank you.’ IMJ, Mont Blanc Summit 2013
• ‘I found the Guides brilliant and very helpful. Could not fault them at all. Very professional.’ SS, 2003
• ‘Excellent overall. Great guides, good companions, professional and friendly.’ BG, 2002
• ‘Excellent guides – all extremely competent, patient and really good fun.’ SR, 2002
• ‘The professionalism and attention to detail was outstanding.’ HP, 2001

Leader Reports

• Mont Blanc Summit 3 July 2019
  “Mont Blanc Take Two A second week in Chamonix saw me team up with Adrian and Jordan, for a Mont Blanc Summit week. Aside from climbing Mont Blanc to celebrate a significant birthday, these two lifelong friends were keen to share...”
  report added 10/Jul/19
• Mont Blanc Summit 26 June 2019
  “A prompt start on Thursday saw Jenny, Jeremy and me take the Skyway to the Torino refuge, with a drop off through the Mont Blanc tunnel from Simon. We were straight out onto the glacier and traversed the Petit Flambeau, before...”
  report added 03/Jul/19

Travel & Venue

Fly to Geneva. A 1-hour airport transfer to Chamonix can be booked through Jagged Globe via your on-line account.

Valley accommodation is in La Chaumière Mountain Lodge. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share (or occasionally, triple/quad), half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.