You'll stay in a twin-share, en-suite room at a 3 star hotel in central Chamonix. It’s close to rental shops, restaurants and bars.

Chamonix

You'll stay in mountain huts in a mixed dorm with bunk beds where you can expect a good atmosphere and a stunning view. Blankets or duvets are provided, so no sleeping bags are needed, but we recommend that you bring a thin sleeping liner. There is no running water in the huts on Mont Blanc so you have to buy water to drink and wash with (no showers). In Gran Paradiso the huts have running water and hot showers are available.

Gouter Hut

Tete Rousse Hut

The Alps

You'll stay in a twin-share, en-suite room at a 3 star hotel in central Chamonix. It’s close to rental shops, restaurants and bars. 

You'll stay in mountain huts in a mixed dorm with bunk beds where you can expect a good atmosphere and a stunning view. Blankets or duvets are provided, so no sleeping bags are needed, but we recommend that you bring a thin sleeping liner. There is no running water in the huts on Mont Blanc so you have to buy water to drink and wash with (no showers). In Gran Paradiso the huts have running water and hot showers are available.

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Mont Blanc is a serious challenge and not to be underestimated, so be sure to pack your determination (you’ll need it).



The food in the mountain huts is basic but tasty (3-course in the evening, hot drink and bread/jam/cereal for breakfast.) You can also buy tea, coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks, chocolate bars and snacks as well as warm lunches in the huts.
Vegetarians can be catered for but please let your host know in advance. Vegan and other dietary requirements can also be catered for but it will be basic and we recommend that you bring snacks to bulk out the meals. Whilst in Chamonix, breakfasts can cater for vegan / gluten free and dairy free.

Mountain snack

Mont Blanc

Climb Mont Blanc

Head to Rifugio Chabod in Gran Paradiso

Climbing Gran Paradiso

Your host will meet you at your hotel in Chamonix on Day 1. They can arrange a private transfer from Geneva Airport (see Optional Extras section for prices). Alternatively, you can get a choice of buses from airport or central bus station to Chamonix.

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4 nights in mountain huts and 3 nights in a hotel in Chamonix

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4 nights in mountain huts and 3 nights in a hotel in Chamonix

Fly into Geneva and make your way to your hotel in Chamonix, where you host will be waiting. Meet your fellow explorers, get briefed on the adventure ahead and head out in search of dinner.

Chamonix Statue

Day 1

Sort out any last-minute kit rentals in Chamonix and then head for Rifugio Chabod in Gran Paradiso. Eat lunch surrounded by a classic alpine view and then complete an outdoor training session to prepare you for the challenge ahead.

Training

Day 2

Wake up bright and early and make the 1,300m ascent of Gran Paradiso, Italy’s highest peak. The journey to the summit will mainly be over snow, with a final rocky section where you’ll need to scramble. Head back down to the hut in time for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Gran Paradiso

First taste of mountaineering

Day 3

Set out early once again, this time on a gradual descent to a gorgeous mountain valley. Stop for a snack and one of Italy’s famous coffees and then drive back to Chamonix one step closer to the big one.

Valleys in the Alps

Through the valleys

Day 4

Drive to Les Houches (10min) and ride the Bellevue cable car and Tramway du Mont Blanc to Refuge du Nid d’Aigle. Hike to the Tete Rousse Hut and rest up for the night, ready for tomorrow’s ascent of Mont Blanc.

Travel between peaks

Day 5

Time to test your determination to the full. Rise early and begin your ascent on the best day of the week to summit this spectacular mountain. Scramble past the Refuge de Gouter and ascend the Dome de Gouter before tackling the Bosses Ridge, ending on top of Europe’s highest peak. Once you’ve sucked in that incredible view, descend to the Gouter Hut for a well-earned rest and the chance to share stories from the day.

Mont Blanc Climber

Day 6

Continue your descent and ride the train and cable car down to Les Houches where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Chamonix. You can either leave as soon as you get back (around 17:00,) or you’re welcome to stay a final night in the hotel at no additional cost. Usually, guides and guests go for a meal to celebrate and talk about what they've just achieved.

Return to Chamonix

Day 7 

Chow down on one last breakfast before checking out and making your way back home, or on to your next adventure.

Head for home

Day 8 

Fly into Geneva and make your way to your hotel in Chamonix, where you host will be waiting. Meet your fellow explorers, get briefed on the adventure ahead and head out in search of dinner.

Sort out any last-minute kit rentals in Chamonix and then head for Rifugio Chabod in Gran Paradiso. Eat lunch surrounded by a classic alpine view and then complete an outdoor training session to prepare you for the challenge ahead.


Wake up bright and early and make the 1,300m ascent of Gran Paradiso, Italy’s highest peak. The journey to the summit will mainly be over snow, with a final rocky section where you’ll need to scramble. Head back down to the hut in time for dinner and a well-deserved rest.


Set out early once again, this time on a gradual descent to a gorgeous mountain valley. Stop for a snack and one of Italy’s famous coffees and then drive back to Chamonix one step closer to the big one.  

Drive to Les Houches (10min) and ride the Bellevue cable car and Tramway du Mont Blanc to Refuge du Nid d’Aigle. Hike to the Tete Rousse Hut and rest up for the night, ready for tomorrow’s ascent of Mont Blanc.

Time to test your determination to the full. Rise early and begin your ascent on the best day of the week to summit this spectacular mountain. Scramble past the Refuge de Gouter and ascend the Dome de Gouter before tackling the Bosses Ridge, ending on top of Europe’s highest peak. Once you’ve sucked in that incredible view, descend to the Gouter Hut for a well-earned rest and the chance to share stories from the day.


Continue your descent and ride the train and cable car down to Les Houches where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Chamonix. You can either leave as soon as you get back (around 17:00,) or you’re welcome to stay a final night in the hotel at no additional cost. Usually, guides and guests go for a meal to celebrate and talk about what they've just achieved.

Chow down on one last breakfast before checking out and making your way back home, or on to your next adventure.


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Transfer to/from Geneva Airport to Chamonix

Transfer to / from Geneva Airport to Chamonix

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Tackle the mountaineer's mountain and highest peak in the Alps and gain bragging rights that will last a lifetime

Climb Mont Blanc (4810m)

Face-off against the highest peaks in France and Italy, culminating in the mountaineer’s mountain itself – Mont Blanc

Climb in a group of just four people (1:4 guide ratio, 1:2 for summit day) and summit Mont Blanc on a Monday, the quietest and most peaceful day to tackle this legendary peak

Test your tenacity and determination to the limits and accomplish something that you’ll be talking about for years

Face-off against the highest peaks in France and Italy, culminating in the mountaineer’s mountain itself – Mont Blanc

Climb in a group of just four people (1:4 guide ratio, 1:2 for summit day) and summit Mont Blanc on a Monday, the quietest and most peaceful day to tackle this legendary peak

Test your tenacity and determination to the limits and accomplish something that you’ll be talking about for years

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