No need for previous mountaineering experience, this glacier hike is for beginners in good physical condition.
Duration: full day
You'll take the Aiguille du Midi cable car to start descending the ridge with your guide at an altitude of 3842m. Roped up, you'll be dazzled by the scenery and continue your hike to Pointe Hellbroner (3462m) across the Vallée Blanche glacier.
Once you've reached Pointe Helbronner, you will be enjoying, on your way back, a breathtaking view of your journey with the Mont Blanc panoramic cable car. You will be able to admire the Combe Maudite’s crevasses and the different summits nearby as the Mont Blanc du Tacul, the Tour Ronde and the Dent du Geant.
The Vallee Blanche hike is for people aiming to discover glaciers environment. It does not require a previous experience in mountaineering but the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an aerial passage requiring a certain ease.
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Meeting point : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy : up to 4 people per guide. Minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Departure : The departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 3 registered participants
Duration : 4 - 5h of high altitude hiking on a glacier (3600m)
Location : In the Vallee Blanche. Depending on weather conditions, your guide may choose to take the Hellbroner cable car on the go and walking back to the Aiguille du Midi. In this case you will do the route in the other direction
Ability level : The Vallee Blanche hike is intended for people who practice regularly a sporting activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required but the Aiguille du Midi ridge is an aerial passage requiring a certain ease.
Formality : Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
Price 2024 : 325€ per person based on a minimum of 3 participants
FREE CANCELLATION till D-3
D-2 cancellation = 50% cancellation fees
Last minute cancellation from D-1 = 100% cancellation
