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Route:
Gouter Route - Mont Blanc – Chamonix - France
Category:
Mountaineering
Route description:
The most popular route up the highest mountain in the alps. A great expedition through some stunning scenery featuring rock scrambling, glaciers and narrow snow aretes.
Required experience/skill level:
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Intermediate –
good crampons skills, fitness and acclimatisation required.
Length (in metres):
1700m
Time/duration:
2 – 3 days
Starting point/base:
Chamonix
Maximum guide ratio:
1:2
Normal season:
June - October
Links/ featured courses:
Lifts/huts etc:
Comments/notes:
Often dismissed as the “normal route” and a “walk” the Gouter route (also known as the Bosses arete) is anything but. Rock fall danger, crevasses, featureless terrain and high altitude all combine to produce a challenging climb. Preparation and experience cannot be under stated.
• Browse the scheduled trips above and click View Details to check dates, guide ratios, and indicative pricing.
• Depending on the trip, you can enquire about your preferred dates (so we can confirm suitability and availability) or book online with a deposit (with the balance due six weeks before departure).
• Each participant reads our Terms & Conditions and completes a short medical form (sent by email).
• Once confirmed, final meeting details and logistics are sent out ten days before your trip.
Last-Minute Bookings & Custom DatesCall us on +33 (0) 787371926 or send us an enquiry for last-minute availability or private guiding.
Please note that indicative prices shown are subject to change and are valid for bookings made at least one month in advance. Last-minute bookings may be subject to an additional charge depending on hut or lift availability.