Ski Mont Blanc Extension

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Saturday to Wednesday, 3 full days skiing

Introduction

The highest peak in western Europe, Mont Blanc is a spectacular spring ski mountaineering objective. Technical and serious but never extreme, skiing Mont Blanc is the highlight for many a ski mountaineer. This is an optional 'add-on' for those who have done the Swiss 4000ers week. You will be well acclimatised and in the groove for technical ski mountaineering at altitude following a week in Switzerland, so this could be an amazing way to end the season. If Mont Blanc is not in condition we will choose a suitable alternative such as the Dom or other challenging summit.

Course base: Chamonix

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Outline Programme

Day 1:	Transfer to Chamonix (not included). Briefing on Mont Blanc.
Day 2-3:	The guides will pick the best two days, based on the weather forecast. An ascent and descent of Mont Blanc on ski is a true mountaineering challenge, requiring a high level of fitness, solid mountaineering skills and highly dependable ski ability born of the experiences of multiple previous trips. We aim to climb by the "Arete Royal" to the Dome du Gouter from the Grand Mulets hut, giving us a safer but technically more challenging line of ascent than the Grands Mulets route which is exposed to falling ice. We will descend by the Grands Mulets route reducing our exposure to its hazards in descent by passing quickly under the ice cliffs. The length of day, terrain, environment and hazards are not comparable with a summer ascent, a ski ascent being much more demanding.
Day 4:	Spare day.
Day 5:	Dispersal. Breakfast is provided the last morning before leaving the course.

Pre-Course Skiing Ability

Grade: 11D [ Ski Grading ]
You should be an experienced Ski Mountaineer. You must have joined the previous week's skiing. Please read the PDF for a detailed explanation of the experience you need to be accepted onto this trip.

Additional Information

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

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
2027 dates to be announced — Please register your interest

Course Inclusions and Exclusions

The following paragraphs summarise what is included and excluded from the course cost.

What the price includes

• 3 nights' valley accommodation in a 2 star hotel, twin sharing, on a half-board basis
• 1 nights' mountain hut accommodation on a half-board basis
• 3 days of ski guiding at a 1:2 ratio
• Avalanche Safety Gear (digital transceiver, metal shovel, 240cm + avalanche probe)
• All group ski-mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment

What the price does not include

• Transport between the previous course base and Chamonix
• Road transfer from Chamonix to Geneva Airport
• Any costs associated with travelling outside of the Chamonix Valley (for example, if Mont Blanc is not in condition and we choose to ski elsewhere)
• Lunch
• Evening meals in the valley
• Ski passes/uplift
• Skis, skins, ski crampons, boots and equipment hire
• Travel Insurance
• Tips
• Tourist taxes collected locally by the hotel / accommodation provider

*Please bring enough money with you to cover additional costs, especially cable cars and lunches. Credit cards are widely accepted and can be used for most cable cars. Insurance should be organised and paid for before you travel to the Alps.

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• Ski Mont Blanc - May 2014

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Travel & Venue

Valley accommodation in Chamonix is TBC. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share, half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.