Informazioni aggiuntive
Exciting mountaineering climb in the Mont Blanc massif, a route along the edge of the ridge immersed in the peaks of the highest mountain in Europe.
It is a high mountain ridge to be covered on mixed terrain (rock and snow) and which allows you to reach the summit of the Aiuguilles Marbrées (3565m). The ascent 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 a rock, you can climb the various pinnacles of the Marbrées.
The difficulty on rock is up to grade III, to be climbed with mountaineering boots and, sometimes, with crampons on your feet. The climb is dedicated to all those who have some mountaineering basics and who want to try their first experiences on mixed terrain, all immersed in the incredible Mont Blanc massif.
ATTENTION: if you are interested in climbing a second ridge, spending two days in this amazing place, check out the Aiguille d'Entrèves between our activities!
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 Dent du Geant, reaching the start of the rocky ridge of Merbrées
Aiguille Marbrées travers, mostly on rocky terrain
Return to Punta Helbronner with a quite short glacier walk
Lift for the desce
Fee
400 euro for 1 person
250 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