Informazioni aggiuntive
The Aiguille d'Entrèves traverse is a spectacular mountaineering route in the Mont Blanc massif, an itinerary that allows you to overlook the dizzying slope overlooking Courmayeur and the Aosta Valley.
It is a high mountain ridge to be covered on mixed terrain (rock and snow) and which allows you to reach the summit of Aiuguille d'Entrèves at 3604 m of altitude. The climb takes place by reaching Punta Helbronner at 3466 m via the spectacular "Skyway" cable car and with a route first on a glacier and then on rock (up to grade IV of difficulty) you will be able to climb sharp rocky spiers that make up the ridge.
The ridge mainly involves rock climbing, to be climbed with mountaineering boots and, sometimes, with crampons on your feet. The climb is dedicated to all those who already have basic knowledge of mountaineering and who have a minimum of climbing experience (grade IV). With this route you will be able to improve your progression technique on mixed terrain, increase your knowledge of high mountain environments and you can do it while having fun!
WARNING: If you are interested in climbing a further ridge, or want to first try a slightly easier route in preparation for this climb, check out the Aiguilles Marbrées between our activities! In this way you can spend two days in the mountains and have time to acclimatise to the altitude.
Schedule
Program for a single day ascent.
Departure from Varese early in the morning or meeting at the ticket office of Skyway lift in Courmayeur
Ascent with the cable car to Punta Helbronner (3466 m)
Walking on the glacier in direction of Tour Ronde and Entrèves Col, reaching the start of the rocky ridge
Aiguille d'Entrèves traverse, mostly on rocky terrain
Return to Punta Helbronner with a glacier walk
Lift for the descent
Fee
420 euro for 1 person
260 euro/each for 2 people
The price includes: organisation, accompaniment and teaching by a Mountain Guide, RC insurance and common material.
For groups larger than 2 people, the presence of an additional Mountain Guide will be necessary. Write us an email or click on the Whatsapp button to arrange an ad hoc climb.
Notes
The fee does not include: travel costs, food and accommodation, cable cars (also for the Guide) extras and everything that is not included in the "fee" item. The expenses of the Guide will be divided among the participants.
The proposals reported are indicative of a general program. They may undergo variations at the sole discretion of the Mountain Guide depending on weather and snow conditions or other variables.
Equipment
Gear:
Classic 12-point steel crampons
ice axe
helmet
harness
mountaineering boots
1 kevlar sling or dyneema sling 120 cm of length
2 HMS screw carabiners
belay device (like Reverso, ATC or similar)
In the absence of this material there is the possibility of rental. However, we suggest you to buy at least mountaineering boots (possibly compatible with your crampons).
Recommended clothing and material:
minimum category 3 sunglasses
buff hat and neck warmer
2 pairs of gloves, one light and one heavy for use on snow
Gore-tex jacket (or similar)
down jacket
breathable fleece and t-shirt
softshell trousers for mountaineering
socks
trekking pole (useful but not essential)
sunscreen (minimum protection 30)
thermos (1L) or water (if the day is hot)
snacks, bars, dried fruit (practical and energetic food)
C.A.I. card (if registered)
identity document
Available dates
Entreves 2 luglio 2025