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Aiguille d’Entrèves (3604 m)

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Level: 3

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 day

Participants: Max 2

My goal

The West–East traverse of the Aiguille d’Entrèves, in the Mont Blanc massif, is a high-altitude ridge route on rock and mixed terrain, suited to mountaineers who already have good mountain experience and want to move onto more technical and exposed ground.

The traverse includes climbing sections up to grade IV and requires secure movement, balance and the ability to stay focused along the ridge. Depending on conditions, some sections may be climbed in mountaineering boots and crampons, making the route particularly useful for learning how to move efficiently on mixed alpine terrain.

You do not need to be an experienced rock climber, but you should be comfortable with exposure and have good physical fitness. It is a natural next step after more introductory ridges and a useful progression towards more technical alpine routes.

Throughout the traverse, you will be accompanied by an IFMGA Mountain Guide, who manages the rope, chooses the most appropriate progression techniques and continuously assesses your pace, the rock conditions and the presence of snow or ice.

The goal is not simply to complete the ridge, but to move with greater precision and awareness on technical and exposed terrain, building experience for more complex mountaineering routes.

Price

1 alpinist € 550,00
1 alpinist € 350,00 / person

The price includes: accompaniment by a IFMGA mountain guide from Monte Rosa, ski pass, technical equipment (harness, crampons).

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

Program

Day 1 – West–East Traverse of the Aiguille d’Entrèves

Meet your IFMGA Mountain Guide at 7:30 at the Skyway Monte Bianco departure station in Entrèves for an equipment check. We take the cable car to Punta Helbronner (3,400 m), then descend onto the glacier and approach the Aiguille d’Entrèves roped together. The approach takes approximately one hour. From the base of the West Ridge, we begin the full traverse towards the east. The route combines rock and mixed terrain, with climbing sections up to grade IV and some exposed passages. During the traverse, the guide manages the rope and adapts the progression technique and pace to the terrain and current conditions. After completing the ridge, we return roped across the glacier to Punta Helbronner, which takes approximately one hour. We then descend by cable car, with arrival in Courmayeur expected in the early afternoon.

Climbing elevation gain: approximately 200 m
Total duration: approximately 5–6 hours

Equipment required

For the Aiguille d’Entrèves traverse, you will need:

layered mountaineering clothing with a down jacket and windproof shell
mountaineering trousers and thermal leggings
waterproof mountaineering boots with a stiff sole, compatible with crampons
light gloves and warm gloves
warm hat and category 3 or 4 sunglasses
crampons, ice axe, helmet and harness
telescopic poles
approximately 1 litre of water or a thermos
sunscreen and lip protection

When you book, we will send you the complete equipment list. In the days before departure, your IFMGA Mountain Guide may suggest adjustments according to the weather and mountain conditions.

Please, pay attention here

Mountaineering, ski touring, off-piste skiing and trekking take place in a natural, uncontrolled environment.
Weather conditions, snow, ice, terrain, visibility, altitude and physical fatigue can change rapidly and directly affect the course of the activity. For this reason, there is always an inherent level of objective risk, which cannot be eliminated but only managed.

All our activities are led by IFMGA Mountain Guides and Certified Hiking Guides (AMM).
The guide continuously assesses environmental conditions and the physical and mental state of participants, sets an appropriate pace, manages progression and ensures the correct use of equipment. If conditions require it, the guide may modify the itinerary or interrupt the activity, always in the interest of individual and group safety.

Participants are required to be in good physical and mental condition, adequately prepared for the level of the activity, and to follow the guide’s instructions at all times.

Group activities

During group outings, the pace is set according to the slowest participant. In case of fatigue or discomfort, the guide may decide to adjust the programme or return early. In the mountains, the group ascends and returns together.

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F.A.Q.

FAQ #1 – Do I need previous mountaineering experience?

Yes. The Aiguille d’Entrèves traverse requires good mountain experience, confident movement on rock and comfort with exposure. Previous experience using crampons and travelling roped is also useful.

FAQ #2 – Can I join without previous glacier experience?

The approach and return both involve roped glacier travel. Extensive glacier experience is not essential, but you should already feel comfortable in a high-altitude mountain environment and have the technical ability required for the ridge itself.

FAQ #3 – What happens if the weather or ridge conditions are unsuitable?

Wind, snow, ice, temperature and rock conditions may make it necessary to change the programme or abandon the traverse. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide makes the decision according to the actual mountain conditions.

FAQ #4 – Can I join if I am travelling alone?

Yes, but we do not organise open-group departures for this climb. The experience is booked privately with an IFMGA Mountain Guide.

FAQ #5 – How fit do I need to be?

You need good fitness and the ability to move for 5–6 hours at altitude while maintaining concentration and precision. Balance, confident movement and comfort on exposed terrain are also important.

FAQ #6 – Will I receive a refund if we do not complete the traverse?

No. Completing the traverse cannot be guaranteed because it depends on the weather, mountain conditions and your level. If the booked services have been provided, no refund is due if the route cannot be completed.

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