Monte Bianco – Italian normal route (Via del Papa)
Mont Blanc is the most prestigious peak of the homonymous massif. His ascension is long and arduous but of great satisfaction. The ascent from the Italian Normal route allows you to go through the wildest side of the mountain but at the same time requires excellent physical preparation for the length of the itinerary and the elevation gain to overcome.
Activities
Mountain climbing
Number of participants
2
Prices
€ 1450 – 1 person
€ 720/person – 2 persons
Alpine guide expenses are at participants charge
Activity duration
2 days / 1 nights
Informations:
1st day:
Meeting at 09.00 in Courmayeur, equipment and skill check. Transfer by car to Val Veny. Ascent by foot of the Miage glacier and arrival at the Gonella refuge (3071 m) in the afternoon in 5/6 hours.
2nd day:
Departure around 01.00 am and ascent to Mont Blanc along the Mont Blanc glacier. Climb to the Piton des Italiens and reach the Dome du Gouter.
Climb to the top via Arète des Bosses. Descent and return to Courmayeur. hours
overall walk 15-16.
TYPE
Mountaineering AD
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE
1400mt day 1 – 1800mt day 2
WHERE
Valle d’Aosta
PREVALENT EXPOSITION
Various
DURATION
2 days
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
July August
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 1-2
LEVEL REQUIRED
Excellent physical preparation
ACCOMPANYING PROFESSIONAL
IFMGA guide
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Mid-mountain boots with light crampons and ice ax, harness, helmet, headlight.
Mountain clothing including long-sleeved thermal shirt, mountaineering pants, gore-tex shell, mini gaiter, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Technical equipment can be rented.
Guiding by Alpine Guide for the entire duration of hte program
Travel to meeting point
Overnight stay at the refuge
Personal extras
Lifts tickets
Chamonix-Courmayeur bus tickets
Alpine guide expenses
Everything not indicated in the included section