Level 1: You have no experience.
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Level 2: You have had at least one previous experience.
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Level 3: You practice regularly.
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The Vallee Blanche hike is a glacier hike in the heart of the mountains from the Aiguille du Midi (3842m) to the Pointe Helbronner (3462m). At more than 3500m, you will be immersed in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Glacier du Geant’s upper basin. As soon as you reached the Pointe Helbronner, you will be enjoying, on your way back, a breathtaking view of your journey with the Mont Blanc panoramic cable car. You will be able to admire the Combe Maudite’s crevasses and the different summits nearby as the Mont Blanc du Tacul, the Tour Ronde and the Dent du Geant.
The Vallee Blanche hike is for people aiming to discover glaciers environment. It does not require a previous experience in mountaineering but the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an aerial passage requiring a certain ease.
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) : Group of 4 people maximum per guide
Children, minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Price 2023 (group booking) : 290€ per person based on a minimum of 3 participants
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
Group : A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee the course
Maximum 4 people per guide
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.
You can book online your private guide for the Vallee Blanche Glacier hike. Don’t hesitate to ask for every details to be sure that this activity meets your expectations. Your booking and payment commit you to do this activity on the booking date. You will be fully refunded in case the weather does not guarantee the safety of the activity.
Dates (private booking) : See on-line 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 - 4 people per guide
Minimum 12 years old
Prices 2023 :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 400€
Group from 3 to 4 people : 420€
The price includes :
- mountain guiding services
The price does not include :
- technical equipment
- lift passes
- lunch & snacks
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 4 - 5h of high altitude hiking on a glacier (3600m)
Location : In the Vallee Blanche. Depending on weather conditions, your guide may choose to take the Hellbroner cable car on the go and walking back to the Aiguille du Midi. In this case you will do the route in the other direction
Ability level : The choice of destination adapted to your level is essential for you to fully enjoy your trip. The Vallee Blanche hike is intended for people who practice regularly a sporting activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required but the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an aerial passage requiring a certain ease.
Formality : Make sure you have valid repatriation insurance for this activity
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. In 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.
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. In 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.
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€ to offset.
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