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Category: Day mountaineering
Duration: 1 day
Level:
Price from: 325 €

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The departure is from the Pointe Helbronner (3462m), reached by the Sky Way cable car in the Val d’Aosta, Italy. The Aiguilles Marbrées traverse (3535m) is a fun and varied route within the majestic setting of the Glacier du Géant at the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif. The traverse that takes place along the French Italian border begins near to the Dent du Géant in the Col de Rochefort (3385m) after an easy glacier hike on gentle slopes. The scattered summits present ideal opportunities for great climbing and spectacular scenery. Depending on the snow conditions, crampons may be required.

The Marbrées traverse is ideal for people wishing to discover mountaineering and learn more about mixed route climbing. 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) : Maximum 2 people per guide.
Minimum 15years accompanied by a parent.

Price 2023 (group booking) : 325€ per person based on a minimum of 2 participants

This price includes : 
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
- transfer to Italy

This price does not included :
- technical equipment
- picnic

Group : A minimum of 2 people are required to guarantee the trip
Maximum 2 people per guide
 

PRIVATE BOOKING

A private formula is the historical relationship that binds a mountain guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain guide 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 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 - 2 people per guide
Minimum 15 years accompanied by a parent

Price 2023 (private booking) :
1 person : 400€
2 people : 420€

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 : 6 to 7 hours

Location : from the Skyway lift in Entreves (Italy)
 
Ability level : The choice of destination adapted to your level is essential for you to fully enjoy your trip. The Aiguilles Marbrées traverse 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
 

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
- Mountaineering boots with a rigid sole
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Helmet
- Gaters if your trousers require them

Clothing
- Suitable clothing adapted to mountaineering
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
- A pair of warm gloves

Accessories
- Sunglasses catagory 4
- Suncream
- Gourde at least 1.5L
- Picnic, snacks

Please bring an FFP2 mask for the lifts in Italy

Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & CoConcept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
 

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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 9 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.

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