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Duration: five or more days in the mountain


Dates 2018: from june through september depending on conditions of the mountain.


Minimum level required: Level 4 in mountaineering ability levelsFitness level 4


Groups: 1 person


Cost: please contact us for a quote so we can discuss the route and conditions with you in more detail.

The Program

Arrival – Sun

Travel to Courmayeur, to arrive in time for the Evening Briefing. Your guide will run through safety routines and kit checks, as well as hand out rental equipment for the week, before we go on to a detailed discussion of everyones ambitions for the week, together with the current weather and mountain conditions and how these affect our planning. We’ll also have maps and guidebooks to show you, so if you’ve any further questions or last minute requests, then this is the ideal time to bring them up before we head on to dinner. PM Overnight in the valley.

Day 1 – Mon

Acclimatisation Climb. Ascent of a high quality mountain crest route and brush up on alpine skills. Aiguille de Rochefort (4004m), Mont Blanc du Tacul north face (4248m).
Typical outings might include a mixed  or crest route such as the Aiguille de Rochefort, Mont Blanc du Tacul north face, etc. Where appropriate we may use this day for a hut approach, doing some relevant skills training/refreshment en route. Acclimatisation routes are chosen with our plans for the rest of the week in mind – so depending on weather and conditions, we may stay in a mountain hut over night or return to the valley.

Day 2 – 5 TueFri

Snow and Mixed Crest Climbing in the  west Alps.
A varied and challenging week of technical alpine climbing, tailored to your ability and ambitions. Our guides select some of the highest quality climbs in the range, to make best use of weather and conditions. Typical objectives might include:
– Mont Maudit Kuffner ridge 4468m.
– Breithorn Traverse 4165m.
– Lyskamm Traverse 4527m.
– Bernina Biancograt ridge 4049m.
– Dufourspitze nord-west ridge 4634m.
Climbing Conditions on Ice and Mixed Routes – please note that for ice and mixed climbing (especially in couloirs and on face routes) cooler weather and good climbing conditions are essential. If face routes are not possible, then we can usually climb good quality mixed ridge routes or other good alternatives.

Departure – Sat

After a night of well-deserved rest, departing from Courmayeur for your destination.