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Alpinisme Dent du Géant
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 590€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 600m or routes above 3500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 900m or routes above 4000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 1300m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
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Technical Level 1: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route is not very steep and is well-marked, or the activity may also take place in beginner-friendly areas.
Technical Level 2: For experienced hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route includes short, steep sections and may involve scree or rocky ridges, requiring surefootedness.
Technical Level 3: For occasional mountaineers (2 to 5 recent outings). The route includes steep sections requiring prior climbing experience at a French grade 3c level and/or mastery of crampons and ice axe use.
Technical Level 4: For regular mountaineers (5 to 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing at a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and an ice axe, as well as basic roping and belaying techniques.
Technical Level 5: For experienced mountaineers (more than 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing above a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, as well as advanced roping and belaying techniques.
General information
Dent du Géant - An iconic summit
The Dent du Géant (4,013 m) is one of the most recognisable peaks in the Mont Blanc massif. Its slender, tooth-like shape makes it a standout objective above the Géant Glacier. Although fixed ropes keep the technical difficulty relatively moderate (up to 4c), the ascent should not be underestimated. It takes place at nearly 4,000 metres in a highly exposed environment and requires solid fitness as well as confidence on rock.
The normal route - A demanding alpine climb
Despite the presence of fixed equipment, the Dent du Géant remains a true alpine climb. It is best suited to climbers who already have experience in multi-pitch rock climbing and are comfortable moving in a high-mountain environment.
The final section leads to the summit monolith, where the climbing becomes more sustained. The descent is made by abseiling from the summit block, a particularly exposed and impressive sequence that requires solid rope-handling skills.
A summit steeped in history
A statue of the Virgin stands on the summit of the Dent du Géant, one of several placed on peaks of the Mont Blanc massif during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These statues reflect a time when alpinism was closely associated with risk and faith, and today form part of the cultural heritage of the range.
📩 Booking is available by email or phone only.
Private booking
Private bookings are the best way to enjoy a fully tailored experience with a guide. You will be on your own or in a small group, and your guide will adapt the itinerary to your preferences and pace. It is the ideal option for maximum flexibility and comfort.
Dates for private bookings
Depending on conditions and availability
Meeting point & logistics for private bookings
The program is defined with our team
Guiding ratios for private bookings
- Normal route: 1 people
Prices for private bookings
- Normal route: €590
✅ Included
- Mountain guiding services
❌ Not included
- Personal equipment
- Ski lift passes
Equipment
Find in this section all the information about the basic equipment required for the Dent du Géant
⚠️ The equipment list may be adjusted with your guide depending on the chosen itinerary
Equipment
- Light backpack
- Mountaineering boots suitable for walking and climbing
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay device with a screwgate carabiner
- Lanyard with a screwgate carabiner for abseiling
- Prusik with a screwgate carabiner
- Crampons and an ice axe for the approach
Clothing
- Standard mountainnering clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Light gloves
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- High-protection sunscreen
- At least 1,5L of water
- Snacks
Our Rental Partners
You can rent your equipment from our partner shops and benefit from special prices: Millet (excluding crampons, ice axes and helmets), Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co, and Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners
Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Calculate your carbon footprint
Discover the carbon emissions of this activity and add your trip to the meeting point.
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for this activity & journey(s) = 0 kgIn order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually., or 0.3€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
Find out more about our zero impact strategy.
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