Mont Blanc Summit Private

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Introduction

"Tomaz was fantastic and without his help and friendly tugs I don't think I would have reached the summit. He went beyond the call, thank you." IMJ, Mont Blanc Summit

Climb Western Europe's highest mountain at 4,807m as a private group. Please contact us no later than November to discuss your requirements and for a quote for climbing the following summer.

We begin our week with some training to re-familiarise ourselves with ice axe and crampons and to start our acclimatisation. Our primary goal in the first three days is to maximise our acclimatisation in preparation for our Mont Blanc ascent. We do this by sleeping at the Albert Premier Hut, which is located at 2,706m and the Trient Hut (3,170m). Spending three days at or above these altitudes gives us the best chance of being well-prepared for our ascent of Mont Blanc.

On Mont Blanc, we allow three days to make our climb to the summit via the The Goûter Route. If the mountain is not in condition, or if poor weather means we are unable to attempt Mont Blanc, our alternative is to climb Gran Paradiso (4,061m), the highest mountain entirely within Italy.

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Experience required

The Jagged Globe Mont Blanc Summit course is designed for those with previous Alpine experience or British winter experience. For example, if you have completed an introductory-level Alpine course or an Introductory Winter Mountaineering course in Scotland, you could consider our Mont Blanc Summit course. If you have never used crampons and an ice axe, we recommend that you join one of these courses first.

Important: hut bookings

We advise that you book your Mont Blanc course before the end of March, otherwise it is unlikely that there will be beds available in the Mont Blanc huts for you. Your course booking is not confirmed until we have confirmed your beds and we cannot book your beds without your name, nationality and date of birth. Please do not arrange your travel to Chamonix until we have confirmed your hut bookings.

Course base: Chamonix, France

Reasons to climb Mont Blanc with Jagged Globe

1. Your course is designed for those with previous ice axe and crampon experience. We don't take complete beginners on Mont Blanc.
2. If the weather is too bad to attempt Mont Blanc, or the mountain is not in condition, our Plan B is to climb Gran Paradiso, the highest mountain in Italy, which is frequently climbable when Mont Blanc isn't.
3. You're welcome to a 5% discount off a future Mont Blanc course if bad weather stops you attempting the climb.
4. You will spend 2 nights in huts in the first half of the week to help maximise your acclimatisation prior to Mont Blanc.
6. We avoid Mont Blanc at the height of the season. In the past few years the Goûter Route has rarely been in condition during August due to high temperatures and frequent rockfall.

Mont Blanc Summit - route to the top

From the French side, we climb the Goûter Route.

The Goûter Route (PD)
The Goûter Route (PD) is the most frequented ascent route on Mont Blanc. The technical difficulty involves climbing snow-covered rock on the section to reach the Goûter Hut, and exposed snow crests in the upper part. The section crossing the Grand Couloir is exposed to stone fall. Overall, the route is physically challenging and requires a good degree of fitness and stamina.

The Goûter Route is our first choice of route on Mont Blanc, as it is in condition far more consistently than the 'Three Monts' route (PD+/AD) from the Cosmiques Hut. The 'Three Monts' route is longer and more technical and nowadays it is only guided at a 1:1 ratio.

On the Goûter Route, we utilise either the Goûter Hut (3,817m) or the Tête Rousse Hut (3,167m), or both on our ascent and descent. Occasionally we also use the Refuge du Nid d'Aigle (2,482m). Our Guides will decide the strategy for the climb, depending on the team's fitness and conditions, and the confirmed bookings that we have at the huts. For example, having taken the Tramway du Mont Blanc to Nid D'Aigle, it takes approximately 3 hours to ascend to the Tête-Rousse Hut. From the hut, we cross the Grand Couloir and climb snow and rock to reach the Goûter Hut. Moderately angled snow slopes lead to the Dôme du Goûter. From here we climb the Bosses Ridge and eventually, the summit ridge. It is normal to take 8 hours to climb from the Tête-Rousse Hut. Descent is via the same route, sleeping at either the Goûter or Tête-Rousse huts.

Typical Programme

Day 1:	Course participants meet at the course base at 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities in the evening.
Day 2:	Ascend to mountain hut - Refuge Albert Premiere (2,706m). Training in ice axe and crampon use, as well as ropework.
Day 3:	Ascent of the Petite Fourche (3,520). The North West slope is the most popular route, providing ideal terrain for practicing snow and low angle ice climbing techniques. Descend to the Trient Hut (3,170m) where you will spend the night.
Day 4:	Ascent of the Pointe d Orny (3,269m), an ascent mostly on rocky ground. Descend to the valley in the afternoon. Overnight hotel.
Day 5:	Morning preparation for Mont Blanc. Train/cable car to Nid D'Aigle. Climb to Tête-Rousse Hut (3 hours).
Day 6:	Ascent of Mont Blanc, descend to Goûter Hut (8-12 hours round trip, depending on fitness and snow conditions).
Day 7:	Descend to Nid D'Aigle and return to Chamonix.
Day 8:	Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before you leave the course.

Further Information

Find out more about our Guides and Ratios, Alpine Grading and Equipment... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
Wed 9 Sep – Wed 16 Sep 2026	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Catalin Fratila Course Guide/Instructor Josh Fawcett	£2,850

This trip may only be booked in GBP.

Group size: 3 people maximum.

For comparison, this course starts from £407 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

What the price includes

• 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Chamonix on a twin-sharing (occasionally triple/quad), half-board basis
• 4 nights' mountain hut accommodation in a shared dormitory bunk, half-board basis*
• 6 days guiding with qualified IFMGA Mountain Guides. Ratio 1:3 for 3 days and 1:2 for 3 days
• Transport (by public means, private hire vehicle, minibus or guides' cars) to fulfil the course programme (including travelling to Gran Paradiso in the event of bad weather or if Mont Blanc is not in condition)
• Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
• Ice axes, crampons, harnesses & helmets, when booked in advance

What the price does not include

• Travel to/from Chamonix (a shared transfer from Geneva Airport can be booked through Jagged Globe)
• Lunch
• Cable cars, mountain railways and mechanical uplift (estimated cost £70)
• Any costs associated with travelling outside of the Chamonix Valley in the event that the weather/conditions are too bad to attempt Mont Blanc (other than to Gran Paradiso)
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing (including boots, which can be hired locally)
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

Please note that the costs for mechanical up-lift are not included in the overall course cost because these can vary, depending on the weather and routes selected. This means that we are not restricted by a budget. Also, if we spend less on up-lift than expected, you make the saving rather than us.

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Travel & Venue

Fly to Geneva. A 1-hour airport transfer to Chamonix can be booked through Jagged Globe via your on-line account.

Valley accommodation is in La Chaumière Mountain Lodge. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share (or occasionally, triple/quad), half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.