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Glacier hiking Hike on the Glacier du Géant
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 450€
Fitness:
Infobulle physique
Niveau physique 1 : Pour sportif pratiquant une activité occasionnelle, dénivelé positif jusqu’à 300m.
Niveau physique 2 : Pour sportif pratiquant une activité régulière, dénivelé positif jusqu’à 600m ou itinéraire au-dessus de 3500m.
Niveau physique 3 : Pour sportif pratiquant une activité d’endurance régulière, dénivelé positif jusqu’à 900m ou itinéraire au-dessus de 4000m.
Niveau physique 4 : Pour sportif pratiquant une activité d’endurance régulière, dénivelé positif jusqu’à 1300m.
Niveau physique 5 : Pour sportif pratiquant une activité d’endurance intensive, dénivelé positif supérieur à 1300m.
Technique:
Infobulle technique
Niveau technique 1 : Pour randonneur régulier souhaitant découvrir l’alpinisme. L'itinéraire est peu raide et bien marqué, ou l’activité se déroule dans des sites d'initiation.
Niveau technique 2 : Pour randonneur expérimenté souhaitant découvrir l’alpinisme. L'itinéraire comprend de courts passages raides et peut emprunter des zones d’éboulis ou des arêtes rocheuses, nécessitant un pas sûr.
Niveau technique 3 : Pour alpiniste occasionnel (2 à 5 sorties récentes). L'itinéraire inclut des passages raides nécessitant une expérience préalable en escalade de niveau 3c et/ou une maîtrise de l’utilisation des crampons et du piolet.
Niveau technique 4 : Pour alpiniste régulier (5 à 10 sorties récentes). L'itinéraire nécessite de savoir grimper à un niveau 4c et de maîtriser les techniques de base de l’alpinisme, incluant l’usage de la corde, des crampons et du piolet.
Niveau technique 5 : Pour alpiniste expérimenté (plus de 10 sorties récentes). L’itinéraire nécessite de grimper à un niveau supérieur à 4c et de maîtriser les techniques avancées de l’alpinisme, incluant l’usage de la corde, des crampons et des piolets traction.
General information
Departure from the Pointe Helbronner (3462m), reached by the Sky Way cable car from Entrèves, in Italy – Val d’Aosta. The Col d'Entrèves hike is a magnificent glacier hike that will totally immerse you into this breathtaking universe. You will enjoy the unique atmosphere of the high altitude landscape of the Glacier du Géant and have exceptional views of the Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc and Tour Ronde. From the Col d’Entrèves, you will return to the Pointe Helbronner the same way.
The glacier hike of the Col d'Entrèves is for people wishing to discover the world of high mountains without using the aerial ridge of the Aiguille du Midi. No previous mountaineering experience is required.
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 (group booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (group booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (group booking) : up to 4 people per guide. Minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Departure (group booking) : The departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 3 registered participants
Price 2026 (group booking) : 235€ per person based on a minimum of 3 participants
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
- Transfer
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
Private booking
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain leader to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain leader who will meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula realise your projects because it guarentees you a maximum amount of comfort.
Dates (private booking) : See online booking
Meeting point (private booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private booking) : Between 1 - 6 people per guide
Minimum 12 years old, accompanied by a parent
Prices 2026 (private booking) :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 450€
Group from 3 to 4 people : 490€
Group from 5 to 6 people : 530€
The price includes :
- mountain guiding services
The price does not include :
- technical equipment
- lift passes
- transfer in Italy
- picnic & snacks
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 3 - 4h of high altitude hiking on a glacier 3600m
Location : Starting from the Pointe Helbronner (the Italian side of the Mont Blanc range) by the Skyway lift.
Ability level: The Col d’Entrèves hike is intended for people who practice regularly a sporting activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required.
Formality : Make sure you have valid repatriation insurance for this activity
Id is compulsory
Documents available for download
Equipment
We recommend that you take special care in choosing your equipment because it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. As alpine conditions can be highly variable with sudden changes, it can get very cold in altitude, it is preferable to have numerous layers rather than one thick piece of clothing.
Equipment
- Back pack 25/30 liters
- 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
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
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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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