Mont Blanc ascent in 3 days

• Supervision by a French state-certified mountain guide, for 2 people maximum
• Accommodation in collective dormitories for 2 nights
• Half-board in refuges (dinners and breakfasts)
• Lunch, in the form of a picnic on the ascent, and a hot meal on the last day.
• The ski lifts indicated in the program
• Loan of technical equipment required for the course (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet)

• Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out on registration.
• Personal non-technical equipment (boots, poles, meat bag, clothing, etc.)
• Transport to and from the meeting place
• Beverages other than still water during meals
• Walking snacks (cereal bars, dried fruit, etc.)
• Everything not mentioned in the price includes

SAFETY

You can find the Quai d’Orsay’s position on these countries on the official website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: diplomatie.gouv.fr in the “Conseils aux voyageurs” section.

The information contained on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is subject to change and is given for guidance only. Please note that no region of the world or country can be considered safe from the risk of terrorism.

REGISTRATION

By post:

Ask us for a registration form

• by phone: 06 65 93 29 29
• or e-mail: contact@watse.fr

Send us your registration with a copy of your passport, your postal address, telephone number and e-mail address, together with a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multirisk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult our insurance contracts on our website.

By internet:
Book your holiday directly on our website: directly on the holiday page, choosing your dates and insurance options.

ATTENTION: air fares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you book during this period.

ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

We strongly advise you to take out assistance insurance for the duration of your trip.

We offer two different types of insurance: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multirisk, to be taken out when you register for your trip.

Details of this insurance are available on request or can be viewed by by clicking here.

Other offers include Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or Club Alpin Français. Check that your trekking activity is covered.

Make sure your insurance covers all medical expenses in the event of an accident.

You must make sure that you are covered for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information before you set off on your trek:

• a certificate from the insurance company covering mountain rescue costs.
• the contract number and telephone number of the assistance center

Beware of restrictive clauses in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to Visa Premier, Gold or other cards), such as mountain insurance limited to snow activities, or altitude sickness not recognized as an illness requiring repatriation, which will be refused.

Please check the actual content of your insurance and take the necessary steps if necessary.

JET LAG

No time difference

CLIMATE

The weather will be a determining factor in your ascent of Mont Blanc, although we can only predict it at the last moment. The ascent will not be possible if the weather does not permit it. The decision rests solely with your guide. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, you will not be reimbursed, but we may consider postponing the ascent until the following year (compulsory for 2 participants).

If you and your guide decide to attempt an ascent of Mont Blanc during a period of bad weather, we will under no circumstances issue a refund in the event of failure.

HEALTH AND VACCINES

Physical level of participants

In the months leading up to the climb, you’ll need to prepare yourself thoroughly. It’s essential and will enable you to really enjoy your days in the mountains. You’ll need to be able to walk between 5 and 10 hours a day on sometimes tricky terrain and at altitude. We therefore advise you to prepare yourself by regularly practicing sports such as swimming, running, hiking and cycling at least 6 months before the start of the course, and to intensify your sessions 1 month before the course. You should also train to carry an 8-10 kg mountain pack to mimic the conditions of the course.

Your guide can alert you to your abilities and can decide to adapt the program to your level. He may suggest another summit (Grand Paradis or Mont Rose) if, in his opinion, the level of at least one person is too low to consider climbing Mont Blanc. No refunds or price adjustments will be offered.

Land

You’ll be working in a variety of mountain and high-mountain terrain during the course. You need to be aware that the terrain you’ll be working on may be dangerous (crevasses, avalanches, rockfalls, falling seracs, sub-zero temperatures). We will be happy to provide you with further information.

IFREMMONT

No specific indications.

Meet in the afternoon at the departure point of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc.

Travel to and from the meeting point is not included in the price.

AIR

No specific indications.

LUGGAGE

You carry your own personal belongings throughout the climb. We advise you to carry only the bare essentials. Don’t hesitate to contact us for advice.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are served in the refuges. Lunch is included, in the form of a picnic on the ascent, and a hot meal in the valley on the last day.

You can also bring your favorite snacks.

If you have a special diet, please let us know as soon as possible.

ACCOMMODATION

One night at the Tête Rousse refuge and one night at the Goûter refuge, in shared dormitories.

TRAINING

Supervision by a French state-certified mountain guide for up to 2 people. The guide is the only one authorized to make important decisions for the success of the climb.

ELECTRICITY

The refuges do not have electrical outlets.

FORMALITIES AND VISA

No visa required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.

BUDGET, CHANGE AND TIPS

Details of services provided or not provided are given in the “price includes” and “price does not include” sections. Tipping is not compulsory and should reflect your satisfaction with the team.