Mont Blanc with Rochefort ridge

Crossing Mont Blanc

• Tours in the Mont Blanc area, the “fillet of the Alps”.
• Pure enjoyment on the Rochefort ridge: one of the most spectacular firn tours in the Alps!
• South-north crossing of the highest peak in the Alps
• The approach to Ref. Gonella, is one of the wildest areas in the Alps.

Requirements:

• Very good condition for 10-13 hours
• Acclimatized for 4000m (Earlier arrival recommended for acclimatization)
• Safe crampon technology vertically & frontally approx. 45 °
• Experience in Combined Terrain II,
• No fear of heights, surefootedness

Sunday:

Arrival in Chamonix. Discussion of the touring week. Briefing & equipment check

Monday: Aiguille du Midi-Rif. Torino

Take the train up to the Aiguille du Midi and past the foot of Mont Blanc du Tacule to the Rif. Torino through the Vallee Blanche 3371 m.

• Ascent: 500hm / Descent: 600hm
• Walking time: 3 hours

Tuesday: Aiguille de Rochefort – Courmayeur

Early in the morning, with a light daypack, it goes to the Rochefort ridge. We climb the Aiguille de Rochefort 4001 m via the wonderful west ridge on a horizontal firn ladder. Descent back to the hut. By gondola down to Entreves to the unaccomodation.

• Ascent, descent: 650hm
• Walking time: 6 hours

Wednesday: Val Veni – Ref. Gonella

After a hearty breakfast, it goes to the end of the Val Veni. Over the mighty and partly crevice-rich Glacier du Miage it goes to the ref. Gonella 3071m. The absolutely unique location of the hut and the modern construction standard compensate us for all our efforts.

• Ascent: 1370hm
• Walking time: 5-6 hours

Thursday: Mont Blanc – Ref. you Cosmique

In the light of the headlamps we march to the roof of the Alps, the Mont Blanc 4807m! Passing the Aiguilles Grises, we will go over the Piton Italy first to the Dôme du Goûter 4304m and then over the Bosses ridge to Mont Blanc.

Descent via Mont Maudit and Mont Blanc du Tacul down to Ref. du Cosmique 3613m.

• Ascent: 1900m / Descent: 1200hm
• Walking time: 10-12 hours

Friday: Midi du Plan – Montenvers

Today we can take it easy. Nevertheless, the crossing of the Midi-Aiguille du Plan 3673m is a magnificent mountain tour. The view down to Chamonix is fantastic. Descent via the ref. du Requine CAF 2516m continue over the Mer de Glace to Montenvers and from there by train to Chamonix.

• Ascent: 500hm / Descent: 1900hm
• Walking time: 7- 8 hours

Cost per person:

Rental equipment possible on request