Group tour € 280,00 / person

The tour will be confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of participants, which is 4. The maximum number of participants is 6.

The price includes: accompaniment by a IFMGA -certified Monte Rosa mountain guide, cable car ascent to Punta Helbronner, Montenvers train, guide’s ticket, taxi transfers back to Courmayeur, safety kit (shovel, ARVA, and probe)*.
*subject to availability

Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not specified for yourself and the guide, anything not explicitly listed under “The price includes”.

The day begins with a briefing at the Skyway Monte Bianco car park in Courmayeur. After a coffee to kickstart the adventure, we’ll ascend into the sky, carrying with us the promise of an unforgettable experience. The Vallée Blanche is a story carved in ice, where every turn reveals breathtaking views.
Starting from Punta Helbronner, at 3462 meters, the descent will take us through the Col Flambeau, the Vierge variations, and the vast expanse of the Mer de Glace.
A snack and aperitif break will recharge us before we ski down to the Montenvers cable car. We’ll then visit the ice caves and end the day with a well-deserved lunch in Chamonix.
We’ll return to Courmayeur by taxi, our hearts full of wonder and our minds still in love with the mountain.

– Safety kit: ARVA, shovel, probe
– Telescopic ski poles
– Skins
– Ski touring skis and boots
– Harness
– 1 locking carabiner
– Ski crampons
– Ice axe
– Sunscreen with high protection
– Ski gloves
– Thermos
– Sunglasses with category 3 or 4 protection + ski goggles
– 30L backpack
– Sun hat + windproof hat
– Wool socks
– Layered ski clothing (breathable base layer, fleece, windproof shell, ski jacket, and pants with integrated gaiters)
– Identity documents

The Monte Rosa guides conduct ski mountaineering tours in the Vallée Blanche with a maximum of 6 skiers per guide.
The Monte Rosa guides may adjust itineraries and activity programs based on weather conditions and participants’ physical fitness.
The planned activity periods may vary due to weather and the physical state of the terrain (snow coverage, ground conditions, etc.).
Ski mountaineering requires a combination of technical skills and physical endurance.

• Ability to ski on a black run: it is not strictly necessary to be able to ski on a black run to engage in ski mountaineering, but having good downhill technique is highly recommended. Off-piste conditions can be even more challenging than a black run, with untracked, crusty, powdery, or icy snow.
• Physical endurance: ki mountaineering is a sport that demands significant endurance. Ascents can be long and strenuous, often with considerable elevation gain. Maintaining good overall fitness and adequate cardiovascular endurance is essential.
• Leg strength: strong legs are necessary not only to handle ascents with skins but also to manage descents on challenging terrain. Specific training to build leg strength, such as squats, lunges, and calf exercises, can be very beneficial.
• Respiratory capacity: excellent respiratory capacity is critical, especially at high altitudes where oxygen is thinner. Activities like running, cycling, or swimming can improve aerobic capacity and endurance.

In summary: while the ability to ski on a black run indicates a solid level of technical preparation, ski mountaineering also requires complete physical preparation and a good ability to adapt to the mountain’s variable conditions.