• Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
  • Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc / Mont Blanc Massif

Mountaineering and climbing the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) in Chamonix

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In summary

  • Sports
    Mountaineering
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Mountaineering
    Beginner
    Mountaineering is a demanding sport; consequently, there is no "beginner" physical level for it. If you have never mountaineered before, you can aim for an intermediate or advanced level.
    Intermediate
    For fit hikers who wish to experience the high mountains. No specific mountaineering skills are required; the crampon work is straightforward. Guides are on hand to provide instruction and ensure your safety. The daily elevation gain generally ranges from 700 to a maximum of 1,000 meters.
    Confirmed
    For those who engage in endurance or mountain sports (running, cycling, trail running, rock climbing, trekking, etc.) three or more times a week. You are capable of hiking for long hours in the mountains and ascending around 1,500 meters in a single day. Ideally, you have some prior high-altitude experience (such as walking in crampons), though this is not essential if you are in excellent physical condition. To aid acclimatization, it is recommended to go mountain hiking in the days leading up to the trip.
    Advanced
    For those who regularly practice endurance or mountain sports (running, cycling, trail running, rock climbing, trekking, etc.)—at least four times a week. You are capable of hiking for over eight hours in the mountains and ascending between 1,500 and 2,000 vertical meters in a single day. You have mastered crampon techniques. Prior mountaineering experience (ascents or ice training) is mandatory.
    Expert
    For those in excellent physical condition who regularly engage in mountain activities (rock climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, etc.): you have mastered mountaineering techniques and are capable of undertaking climbs rated D or higher.
  • Destination
    Chamonix-Mont-Blanc / Mont Blanc Massif
  • Age
    From 18 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    19.16 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French
    English

In a few words

Experience your first mountaineering climb in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif ! This 3-day trip from Chamonix will guide you step by step to the summit of the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m) . On the first day, you'll discover the basics of climbing at the Gaillands crag, just a stone's throw from the town center. The next day, ski lifts and a scenic trail will take you to the Albert 1er refuge (2,702 m) , facing the Tour glacier , where an ice climbing school will teach you how to walk with crampons , use an ice axe , and progress roped up . On the final day, you'll set off by headlamp: ascend the glacier to the Col Supérieur du Tour , cross over to the Swiss side onto the Trient glacier , and then climb a few easy rocky sections to the summit, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Swiss Alps. Led by a UIAGM high mountain guide in a small group of 4 people maximum , this trip is ideal for discovering mountaineering without prior experience.

The highlights

  • Your first alpine summit: the Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m), facing Mont Blanc
  • Climbing school and ice climbing school to learn the basics of mountaineering
  • One night at the Albert 1er refuge (2,702 m), facing the Tour glacier
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Sport

Level

Mountaineering

Intermediate

Levels

Mountaineering
Beginner
Mountaineering is a demanding sport; consequently, there is no "beginner" physical level for it. If you have never mountaineered before, you can aim for an intermediate or advanced level.
Intermediate
For fit hikers who wish to experience the high mountains. No specific mountaineering skills are required; the crampon work is straightforward. Guides are on hand to provide instruction and ensure your safety. The daily elevation gain generally ranges from 700 to a maximum of 1,000 meters.
Confirmed
For those who engage in endurance or mountain sports (running, cycling, trail running, rock climbing, trekking, etc.) three or more times a week. You are capable of hiking for long hours in the mountains and ascending around 1,500 meters in a single day. Ideally, you have some prior high-altitude experience (such as walking in crampons), though this is not essential if you are in excellent physical condition. To aid acclimatization, it is recommended to go mountain hiking in the days leading up to the trip.
Advanced
For those who regularly practice endurance or mountain sports (running, cycling, trail running, rock climbing, trekking, etc.)—at least four times a week. You are capable of hiking for over eight hours in the mountains and ascending between 1,500 and 2,000 vertical meters in a single day. You have mastered crampon techniques. Prior mountaineering experience (ascents or ice training) is mandatory.
Expert
For those in excellent physical condition who regularly engage in mountain activities (rock climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, etc.): you have mastered mountaineering techniques and are capable of undertaking climbs rated D or higher.
For fit hikers who wish to experience the high mountains. No specific mountaineering skills are required; the crampon work is straightforward. Guides are on hand to provide instruction and ensure your safety. The daily elevation gain generally ranges from 700 to a maximum of 1,000 meters.

The expert's opinion

  1. This trip is for a first experience in mountaineering: you are athletic and comfortable with mountain hiking.
  2. You do sports at least twice a week
  3. You can hike for 5 to 7 hours with 600 to 900 meters of elevation gain.
  4. You are comfortable with a bag weighing 5 to 8 kg
  5. You are comfortable on uneven terrain (rocks, snow)
  6. You've never done mountaineering (and that's OK)
  7. You can operate at altitude (up to 3,540 m)

In figures

Mountaineering

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 550 m
  • Average daily descent: 750 m
  • Maximum altitude: 3540 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 4 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Guide de haute montagne diplômé UIAGM

You will be accompanied by a UIAGM-certified high mountain guide, a specialist in the Mont Blanc massif, who will share his knowledge and passion for the mountains with you throughout the three days.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Climbing school in Les Gaillands, Chamonix

    • Activity Mountaineering
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Positive elevation gain 50 m
    • Negative elevation 50 m
    • Maximum altitude 1100 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 10am in Chamonix, in front of our rental shop, to pick up your equipment and get acquainted with the guide and the group. We'll then head to the Gaillands climbing area, a short walk from the town centre, where the day will unfold like a progressive climbing school on routes suitable for beginners.

    The guide demonstrates the basics: harness fitting, belaying, tying in, and we practice on easy routes to understand verticality and gain confidence. The site, bordered by forest and near a small lake, offers a series of short routes that allow us to repeat the movements and learn to read the rock.

    We finish with a debriefing to review what we have learned, before heading to our accommodation in Chamonix, where we spend the first night in a dormitory.

    Day 1

Note

The program for the stay is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Day 3 - 16h30

We'll meet at 10am in Chamonix, in front of our rental shop, to pick up the equipment and meet the guide. Return to Chamonix on day 3 in the mid-afternoon.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Want to avoid traffic jams and travel in comfort? The train is your best bet. Here's the route to Chamonix:

  1. Departure station > Paris Gare de Lyon
  2. Paris Gare de Lyon > Bellegarde-sur-Valserine (2h42)
  3. Bellegarde-sur-Valserine > Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (2h35)

It is also possible to reach Chamonix by Flixbus. No car? For the journey between Chamonix and the village of Le Tour (days 2 and 3), we organize carpooling with the guide and the other participants.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Do you prefer the freedom of a road trip? You can drive to Chamonix and then to the meeting point. During your stay, you can also use your car to reach the village of Le Tour, where there is a parking lot where you can leave it until you return from the summit.

Consider carpooling: a WhatsApp group is created 10 days before departure to help you organize with other participants.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a UIAGM high-mountain guide for 3 days
  2. Accommodation: 1 night in a gîte in Chamonix (dormitory) and 1 night at the Albert 1er refuge (2,702 m, dormitory)
  3. All meals, from dinner on day 1 to the picnic on day 3
  4. The ski lifts mentioned in the program
  5. Group mountaineering equipment (ropes, carabiners, etc.)

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
  2. Personal mountaineering equipment: ice axe, harness, crampons and helmet (rental available as an option)
  3. Mountaineering boots are not provided to ensure your comfort (we strongly recommend trying them on before departure).
  4. Day 1's picnic
  5. Drinks and personal consumption
  6. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Mountaineering package rental : CHF91.48 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Group mountaineering equipment: ropes, carabiners and safety equipment

Equipment to bring

  1. 40L backpack (for backpacking)
  2. Climbing harness (commendable)
  3. Mountaineering helmet (recommended)
  4. Crampons and straight ice axe (commendable)
  5. Climbing shoes and chalk
  6. Telescopic hiking poles
  7. Charged headlamp
  8. Lightweight water bottle, hydration pack or 2L water bottle
  9. Thermos (1 L)
  10. Sleeping bag liner (sleeping bag)
  11. Microfiber towel
  12. Toiletry bag
  13. Small personal pharmacy
  14. Compeed or blister plasters
  15. SPF 50 sunscreen and SPF lip balm
  16. Earplugs
  17. Phone, charger and external battery
  18. Waterproof pouch for documents and phone
  19. Energy snacks (bars, dried fruit…)
  20. A picnic for day 1
  21. Passport or identity card (for crossing into Switzerland)
  22. Bank card and cash
  23. Alpine Club card (if a member)
  24. Book / notebook and pen

Clothing to bring

  1. Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots
  2. Hiking pants
  3. Trousers for summer high mountaineering
  4. Waterproof jacket with Gore-tex type hood
  5. Fleece (bring several layers)
  6. Down jacket
  7. Technical and warm underwear (merino wool)
  8. Running tights or long underwear
  9. Technical socks
  10. Warm socks (merino)
  11. Cap
  12. Lightweight gloves
  13. Warm gloves
  14. Balaclava / Buff
  15. Hat or cap
  16. Sunglasses (category 4)
  17. Comfortable sneakers (for the approach and breaks)
  18. Comfortable clothes for the evening
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