11 Day Course
High on the Bosses Ridge near the summit of Mont Blanc
Possible Itinerary, 11 day course (with a day off in the middle).
A two week course enables a number of other 4000m peaks to be climbed in the first week perhaps venturing into both Switzerland and Italy and allows the whole of the second week for the ascent of Mont Blanc. This allows greater acclimatisation time, a longer window of opportunity to get the best weather and thus increases the chance of summit success.
Possible options include climbing the Breithorn, Allalinhorn, Castor, Pollux, Grand Paradiso, Tour Ronde. After the ascent of Mont Blanc a variety of options for climbing smaller more technical peaks and visiting some quieter parts of the Alps (with nicer huts); The Wiwanihorn, Mont Blanc de Cheillon or Scrambling in the Aiguille Rouges
Pre-Requirements
Whilst it is not necessary to be an experienced mountaineer to climb Mont Blanc with a Guide a good level of fitness is necessary and some UK hill walking experience will be beneficial. The summit day may be as long as 8-12 hours, at altitude, so you should be physically and mentally prepared for this considerable challenge. By the standard routes, Mont Blanc is not a difficult technical peak but it is a large one and folk regularly underestimate it.
