Hiking and secret panoramas of Mont Blanc

During the hike, you must have the following documents in your possession:

- Valid identity card or passport

- Your travel insurance leaflet received upon registration (if you purchased the insurance we offer) or your personal insurance (contract number + telephone number)

- Health insurance card

1. The loan of hiking poles

- 1 backpack of 35/40 litres with a flexible frame, equipped with a waist belt.

- A large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack.

- 1 pair of excellent quality sunglasses with side protection.

- a water bottle (1.5 liters minimum).

- 1 Opinel-type pocket knife.

- 1 small pouch (preferably waterproof) to put your money, identity card, health insurance card and assistance contract in.

- Sunscreen + lip balm.

- Airtight plastic container (minimum capacity 0.5 litre) + cup + cutlery.

- Camera, binoculars (optional).

- A pair of poles is recommended.

For the evening at the accommodation:

- 1 pair of comfortable trousers.

- 1 pair of lightweight casual shoes.

- Toiletries (prioritize the essentials, small sizes, samples and travel kits).

- Earplugs or ear cushions (optional).

- 1 headlamp or flashlight.

Personal pharmacy:

- A tick remover.

- Your usual medications.

- Elastic adhesive strip, Elastoplast type, 8 cm wide.

- Sets of adhesive bandages + disinfectant compresses.

- Double skin (Compeed or SOS blister type).

- 1 pair of tweezers.

The principles:

For the upper body, the 3-layer principle allows you to manage almost all situations:

- a long-sleeved undershirt made of breathable material (hollow fiber).

- a warm fleece fur jacket.

- a waterproof and breathable windproof jacket of the gore-tex type.

When hiking in calm, sunny weather, a base layer may be sufficient. In rain, snow, or wind, simply add a waterproof jacket. In very cold weather or during breaks, a fleece jacket is an essential addition.

Choose quick-drying clothes, so avoid cotton. Opt for wool (merino wool underwear is comfortable and doesn't develop unpleasant odors), silk, and synthetic fibers that will keep you dry and warm for as long as possible.

Remember to dress warmly before you get cold, but especially to remove layers before you get too hot. Sweat is a hiker's enemy, as it dampens clothing that quickly becomes icy during breaks. Therefore, it's very rare to undertake a climb wearing a fleece jacket.

The ideal list: (to be adapted according to the hike and the season)

- 1 sun hat or cap.

- 1 scarf or neck warmer.

- Short-sleeved T-shirts preferably made of breathable material (1 for 2 to 3 days of walking).

- 1 long-sleeved undershirt in breathable material or a shirt.

- 1 fleece fur jacket.

- 1 windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket with hood.

- 1 rain cape or a sleeping bag cover if you own the jacket above.

- 1 loose trekking pants.

- 1 pair of shorts or bermudas.

- Hiking socks (1 pair for 2 to 3 days of hiking). Opt for wool or specific hiking socks. Be careful with cotton as it can cause blisters.

- 1 pair of high-top hiking boots with good ankle support and waterproof soles (Vibram type). Remember to test new shoes and those that haven't been used for a long time beforehand.

- At the beginning and end of the season (May - June and September - October), it may be useful to also have gaiters, gloves and a hat.