Mont Blanc - Normal Route
Les Houches - Chamonix / Three Days
Mont Blanc
Climbing Mont Blanc is a dream for many mountaineers.
From its summit at 4,810 meters, your gaze stretches across an endless sea of peaks—a breathtaking view that rewards every step.
The route we suggest follows the French Normal Route over 3 days—a smart choice that significantly increases your chances of success thanks to gradual altitude acclimatization (up to 30–40% more than a 2-day ascent). It’s a stunning and challenging climb, best suited for those with solid high-altitude experience and confidence in alpine terrain.
IMPORTANT
A reservation at the mountain huts is mandatory to climb Mont Blanc via the French route.
Due to high demand in the summer months and limited hut capacity, it’s essential to book well in advance, ideally 4–5 months before, and to remain flexible with your dates to increase the chance of securing a spot.
PHYSICAL & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Mont Blanc is a serious alpine objective—not to be underestimated. It demands excellent physical fitness, the ability to endure long efforts at altitude, proficiency with crampons on mixed terrain, and prior experience on glaciers or other 4,000-meter peaks.
Weather and conditions can be severe and greatly impact even experienced climbers.
HOW TO PREPARE
If you want to sharpen your skills or build up your fitness, a 6-day training program with guided climbs on a 4,000-meter peak is a great way to get ready.
You’ll boost your confidence on snow and ice, improve your technical ability, and approach Mont Blanc with greater awareness, less fatigue… and more joy.
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Highlights
The Refuges
Tetè Rousse - Gouter
Day 1
Elevation gain: 1,450 m
Ascent time: 2–3 hours
Meeting point: Les Houches (Chamonix, FR)
Meet your guide at the Bellevue cable car parking area for a short briefing, gear check, and distribution of technical equipment.
Take the Bellevue cable car, then continue either on foot or by train to the Nid d’Aigle station. From there, begin the hike to the Tête Rousse Hut (3,167 m), which takes about 3 hours.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Day 2
Elevation gain: 1,650 m
Ascent/descent time: 12–13 hours
The climb begins around 3:00 AM from the Tête Rousse Hut, to cross the Grand Couloir in the coldest hours of the morning, when the risk of rockfall is lower. The route continues up to the Goûter Hut (3,817 m), where a short rest is planned.
From there, the ascent leads toward the Dôme du Goûter (4,250 m), then on to the Vallot Shelter, before continuing along the stunning Bosses Ridge—the final stretch to the summit of Mont Blanc (4,810 m).
At the top, take a well-earned break to enjoy the incredible view and snap a few photos with your guide.
Descent follows the same route back down to the Goûter Hut.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Day 3
Elevation loss: -2,050 m
Descent time: approx. 5 hours
Wake up at Goûter Hut at dawn and set off early to cross the Grand Couloir in the safest possible conditions.
Stop at the Tête Rousse Hut for a well-deserved breakfast, then continue descending to Les Houches, retracing the same route taken on the first day.
Upon reaching the cable car station, enjoy a well-earned lunch and a celebratory beer with your guide—before saying your final goodbyes.
Skills
We require a reasonable level of physical fitness.
Mountaineering experience is necessary.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
FITNESS LEVEL
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Equipment list
Mountaineering boots
Harness
IceAxe
Crampons
20 L backpack
1L minimum water bottle or thermos
Energy bars or dried fruits
Wool hat or hat with fleece lining
Buff (neck gaiter)
Glacier/high mountain sunglasses and Ski goggles
Down jacket
Waterproof jacket
Windstopper sweater or insulating garment
Fiber turtleneck
Breathable T-shirts
Spare lightweight gloves
Base layer or thermal leggings
Mountain socks
