Mont Blanc ascent - three days
Reach the summit of the highest peak in Western Europe with a professional guide
Reach the summit of the highest peak in Western Europe with a professional guide.
Schedule:
Day 1:
- depart for Mont Blanc from "Les Houches", by taking the "Bellevue" cable car and the Mont Blanc train between Col de Voza and Le Nid d'Aigle
- hike to the Tête Rousse refuge at 3,167m where you will spend the night
Day 2:
- early start to climb to the refuge du Goûter, by the Gouter ridge, up at 3,815 m
- ascend to Mont Blanc by the the Bosses Ridge (the same day)
- spend the night at the Gouter refuge
Day 3:
- return to the Valley from the Goûter refuge
This three day activity is for people who already have a good experience in mountaineering and using crampons, are in good physical condition, but who wish to take their time on the climb by doing it in three stages with two nights in refuge.
Chamonix guides are working in the mountains nearly every day, and have the knowledge to read and understand the terrain and what it is doing. Advised and encouraged by your high mountain guide, you will find the energy to reach the coveted summit.
What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine, Chamonix- Centre
Located <1 km away
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
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Municipal library
Located <1 km away
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
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Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Located <1 km away
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
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Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway
Located <1 km away
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
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La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
Located 2.2 km away
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Chamonix
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Restaurant Refuge de la Flégère (winter only)
Located in Chamonix
A lovely restaurant located in the Chamonix valley, the Refuge de la Flégère is a true haven for culinary delights in the heart of the mountains.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Located in Chamonix
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
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Stories & Beer
Located in Chamonix
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
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Bighorn Bistro Restaurant
Located in Chamonix
Bighorn Bistro opened its doors in 2015 with hopes of becoming a staple in the local and tourist communities with their fresh homemade food, artisanal beers and a friendly service. They did just that.
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Pointe Isabelle Bar and Bistro Restaurant
Located in Chamonix
This tastefully refurbished restaurant and bar are right in the heart of Chamonix on the popular Avenue Michel Croz, close to the train station.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Teresa Kaufman Outdoor Photography Classes
Located in Chamonix
'The best photo class you will ever take', is Teresa's bold strapline for her unique photo walk classes, which take place in the incredible outdoors of the Chamonix Valley and offer an opportunity to photograph the major mountains and viewpoints.
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Guided Snowshoeing
Located in Chamonix
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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Teresa Kaufman Chamonix Photoshoots
Located in Chamonix
The Chamonix-based photographer Teresa Kaufman proposes naturally-lit photoshoots to capture and illustrate quality memories in outstanding surroundings.
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Classic Tour du Mont Blanc Trek, from Chamonix
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company run by Emma Jack. They offer expert guiding services in and around the Chamonix Valley and further afield.
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Tandem Paragliding
Located in Chamonix
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
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Mer de Glace glacier trek
Located in Chamonix
Strap on your crampons for a scenic stomp across the frosty wasteland known as the Mer de Glace.
