Ski Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc on skis is the ultimate way to reach the highest peak in western Europe. This is an epic end of ski-season challenge!

The thrill doesn't stop at the summit; a breathtaking off-piste descent from 4810m down the north face will take you down the Bosses ridge, then down the Bossons glacier back down to Chamonix.

It is strongly recommended that you already have some ski touring / ski mountaineering experience, and that you can ski off piste competently in all snow conditions.

The best time to ski Mont Blanc is mid-April to mid-June.

Itinerary

Night before 
Meet with your guide in Chamonix for a briefing and gear check. Your guide will bring you your gear you have requested from them, or accompany you if you need to purchase or rent boots or any additional gear. 

Day 1: Grands Mulets hut (3 to 5 hours (depending on snow conditions and fitness)
Take the cable car from Chamonix to the Plan de l'Aiguille (2310 m). With skins on skis, you will traverse the Pèlerins and Jonction glaciers to arrive at the Grands Mulets hut (3057 m). Altitude range: +700m.

Day 2: Ascent of Mont Blanc (4810m)

You will ski across the glacier to the base of the Nord du Dôme ridge. From here there is some climbing to do while carrying your skis on our backpacks across short sections of 35 to 40 degrees.

You then reach the summit of the Dôme du Goûter, then follow the Bosses ridge to the summit of Mont Blanc.

Depending on snow conditions, you may need to climb the final section of the ridge.

With a rest and some time to take in the extraordinary view from the summit, you will commence the ski descent-of-a-lifetime to the Mont Blanc tunnel if the snow cover allows, or to the Plan de l'Aiguille.

This is a long day at high altitude that demands fitness, endurance, and good ski and crampon technique.

Altitude range: +1700m and -3800m or -2600m
Hours: 8 to 10
The ascent can also be done by the three summits route (via the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the Cosmique hut) if conditions allow.