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Ski touring Mont Blanc
Duration:
3 days
Price from: 1 435€
Fitness:
Infobulle physique
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 600m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 900m or ascents to altitudes above 3500m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1300m or ascents to altitudes above 4000m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
Infobulle technique
Technical Level 1: For occasional off-piste skiers who want to discover ski touring along the edge of pistes.
Technical Level 2: For regular off-piste skiers, capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes, and who want to discover ski touring.
Technical Level 3: For occasional ski tourers (2 to 5 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes.
Technical Level 4: For regular ski tourers (5 to 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied slopes with some technical sections, mastering kick turns, and possessing basic knowledge of using crampons and an ice axe.
Technical Level 5: For experienced ski tourers (more than 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied and exposed slopes with technical sections, mastering kick turns and the use of crampons and an ice axe.
General information
Skiing the Mont Blanc: An unforgettable experience
Skiing the Mont Blanc is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, set amid breathtaking landscapes. Nothing compares to putting on your skis at the summit and skiing down the north face — a truly extraordinary experience. This iconic challenge requires strong ski mountaineering skills and solid mountaineering basics. Our three-day ascent is designed to take full advantage of optimal conditions. It efficiently manages physical effort and takes into account changing mountain conditions, making the return to Plan de l’Aiguille a challenge in itself.
Skiing the Mont Blanc: A demanding challenge
Skiing the Mont Blanc is far more physically demanding than climbing it in summer, due to the extra weight of gear and the effort required for the descent. Proper acclimatization is essential to help your body adapt to altitude and fully enjoy the adventure. While our standard program does not include a dedicated acclimatization period, we can tailor it to your specific needs. Contact our advisors to plan a personalized ascent and make the most of this unforgettable experience.
Private booking
Skiing the Mont Blanc is only offered as a private booking. You will be alone or accompanied by the person of your choice, with your guide. You can choose your dates (subject to refuge availability), and the program can be tailored to your specific needs.
⚠️ No online booking - Please contact us
Dates 2027
Available on request from April to early June, depending on weather and snow conditions.
Prices 2027
- 1 pers : 2425€
- 2 pers : 1435€ per person
✅ This price includes
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service
- Ski lifts as per the program
- Two half-board nights at Grands Mulets Hut, including 5 bottles of water and 1 thermos
❌ This price does not include
- Personal technical equipment
- Packed lunches and daily snacks
- Transport to the meeting point
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor (contact details above).
Fitness Level
For individuals regularly engaging in intensive endurance activities. Vertical ascent up to almost 1,800 m on D2, carrying skis on several sections
Technical Level
For experienced ski tourers mastering basic mountaineering skills: crampons and ice axe
⚠️ Minimum 10 outings during the season required
Acclimatization
For optimal preparation, climb a 4,000 m peak with an overnight stay in a mountain refuge within the two weeks before your ascent. Our “4000” programs in Saas-Fee, Monte Rosa, or Gran Paradiso are perfectly suited.
Guiding policy
1 to 2 persons per guide
Accommodation
2 half-board in the Grands Mulets hut. Before & after the trip: We have some hotel partners in Chamonix with special prices for our customers.
Documents available for download
Equipment
We recommend that you pay particular attention to the choice of your equipment, as it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. Weight is a key factor; you should always consider the balance between weight and comfort in order to find the best compromise. In general, it is better to wear several thin layers rather than one thick garment, and it is essential to stay dry in all conditions.
⚠️ In cold temperatures or strong winds, climbing Mont Blanc in April and May presents a risk of frostbite. You must have very warm gloves or mittens and suitable protection to fully cover your face.
Equipment
- A 35L backpack with attachments for skis and an ice axe
- A pair of ski touring skis and boots
- A pair of climbing skins and ski crampons adapted to your skis
- A pair of poles with large baskets
- A pair of crampons and an ice axe
- A safety kit: avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe
- A harness, one 120 cm sling and one screw-gate carabiner
Clothing
- A warm hat
- A sun hat or cap
- A Buff-style neck warmer that can cover the entire face
- A long-sleeved thermal base layer
- A fleece jacket
- A waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or equivalent)
- A light down jacket
- Thermal leggings
- Trousers suitable for ski touring
- A pair of ski touring socks
- A pair of thin leather or fleece gloves
- A pair of high-quality ski gloves or mittens
- Spare clothing as required
Accessories
- A pair of category 4 sunglasses
- A pair of ski goggles
- A headlamp with spare batteries
- A sleeping bag liner
- A water bottle of at least 1.5 L
- An insulated bottle
- A small personal first-aid kit including sun cream, lip balm, earplugs, blister kit, painkillers and toilet paper
- A waterproof bag containing your ID and euros
Our Rental Partners
You can rent your equipment at preferential rates from our partner shops: Ravanel & Co, Sanglard Sports & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners
Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Itinerary
Day 1
Ascent to the Grands Mulets hut
Departure from the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car. We stop at Plan de l'Aiguille (2,310 m). A long traverse underneath the north face of the Aiguille du Midi leads toward La Jonction and the Glacier des Bossons. The Grands Mulets Hut then appears, perched on a rocky promontory in the heart of the high mountains. Overnight at Grands Mulets Hut (3,051 m).
Vertical ascent: 950m
Day 2
Summit and return to the Grands Mulets Hut
Departure at first light. Depending on the route chosen with your guide, ascent via the Plateaux route, which includes a section exposed to serac fall, or via the north ridge of the Dôme du Goûter, with a 40° section climbed in crampons that may be icy. Ascent on skis to the Vallot shelter (4,362 m), followed by an ascent on foot to the summit via the Bosses ridge. Depending on conditions, descent by the same route or on skis from the summit via the north face. In both cases, the descent continues via the Grand and Petit Plateau to the Grands Mulets Hut for a second night.
Vertical ascent: 1,750 m / Vertical descent: 1,750 m
Day 3
Second part of the descent
We have a late start and go back to Plan de l’Aiguille or ski down to the Mont-Blanc tunnel if snow is sufficient. Vertical descent: 850m or 1 750m
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: 40 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 40 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 4€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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