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Glacier hike Vallée Blanche excursion
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 355€
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
Starting from the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m), the Vallée Blanche excursion is a unique opportunity to discover the high-mountain environment. Roped to your guide, you will move through the spectacular landscapes of the Mont Blanc massif, surrounded by crevassed glaciers and sharp granite peaks. This immersion in the Vallée Blanche allows you to fully experience this exceptional setting, with the option of lunch at the Cosmiques hut. The Aiguille du Midi cable car provides quick and easy access to the area. The route does not involve any major technical difficulties, but takes place on glacier.
This Vallée Blanche excursion is designed for hikers wishing to discover the high mountains. It does not require any previous mountaineering experience. However, the descent of the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an exposed section, requiring good balance and confidence in a high, airy environment. This trip is offered until early July, as an alternative to the Vallée Blanche traverse, due to the extended closure of the Panoramic Mont-Blanc lift for maintenance.
Group booking
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Dates 2026 (group session): On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1st June to 30th September.
Meeting point (group session) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (group session) : Group of 3 people maximum per guide.
Children, minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent.
Price 2021 (group session) : 250€ per person based on a minimum of 3 participants
This price includes :
- Mountain guiding services
- Lift ticket
This price does not included :
- Technical equipment
Group : A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee the course.
Maximum 3 people per guide.
Private booking
A private engagement is the historical relationship that binds a guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in a group of friends where your guide can organise your trip to your specific needs.It is undoubtedly the ideal formula to realize your projects because it guarantees you the maximum of comfort.
Dates 2026 (private guiding) : Every day from June to September
Meeting point (private guiding) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private guiding) : Between 1 - 3 people per guide.
Minimum 12 years old.
Price 2021 : 355€ for the group
This price includes :
- Mountain guiding services
This price does not include :
- Technical equipment
- Lift passes
Further information
You will find in this section, all the information about this activity. For any further information please contact our advisors (contact details above).
Duration : 3 - 4h of high altitude hiking on a glacier
Location : Starting from Aiguille du midi.
Ability level: The choice of destination adapted to your level is essential for you to fully enjoy your trip. The Col d’Entrèves is intended for people who practice regularly a sporting activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required.
Documents available for download
Equipment
You will find in this section all the information about the different equipment that is required. Since weather conditions can be very variable, it is better to have several thin layers rather than to have one big garment.
Equipment
- Back pack
- High mountain boots with a rigid sole
- Crampons adapted to your boots
- Ice axe & telescopic poles
- Harness
- Helmet
- Gaiters if your trousers require them.
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for hiking in altitude
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
- A pair of warm gloves
- A hat
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Snacks
Partners : There is the possibility to rent your equipment at a preferential price from one of our partner sports shops. Sanglard Sports & Ravanel & Co
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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
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