Objective: Climb Mont-Blanc (4807 m)

• Supervision by a French state-certified mountain guide
• Accommodation in mountain huts in dormitories and in hotels in twin rooms
• Half-board accommodation
• The ski lifts indicated in the program
• The technical equipment required for the course to run smoothly
• Transportation by private vehicle each day

• Picnic lunches each day
• Beverages other than still water during meals
• Walking snacks (cereal bars, dried fruit, etc.)
• Personal non-technical equipment (boots, poles, meat bag, clothing, etc.)
• Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out on registration.
• 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 Mont-Blanc course, although we can’t predict it until the last minute. Your guide may therefore decide to adjust the program to suit the weather.

The preparation days will be carried out according to the program, unless you decide to change the program at your own expense.

Mont Blanc cannot be climbed if the weather conditions do not permit. The decision to climb Mont-Blanc is yours and your guide’s alone. 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 this is the case, we will ask you to spend two days in the mountains with a guide to prepare you for the ascent of Mont-Blanc.

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

The course should enable you to tackle the Mont-Blanc in the best possible conditions. Even so, a minimum of physical preparation is required in the months leading up to the course. Very good physical preparation is 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 over sometimes tricky terrain 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.

At the start of the course or at the end of the preparatory days, your guide may alert you to your abilities and may decide to adapt the program to your level, always in agreement with all the participants. No refunds will be given for program changes.

IFREMMONT

No specific indications.

Ground transportation is by private vehicle.

AIR

No specific indications.

LUGGAGE

You’ll only need to carry your gear for the day, except when you’re staying in a refuge for two days. Your other luggage is left at the hotel or on our premises when you sleep in a refuge. We recommend that you pack your travel gear in duffle bags, which are easier to carry.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are served in your accommodation. Lunch is not included, so you can bring your own picnic or choose to eat at refuges along the way.

You can also bring your favorite snacks.

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

ACCOMMODATION

During the course, you will stay in hotels and mountain huts. There are: 3 nights in a hotel in a twin room and 3 nights in a refuge in mixed dormitories.

TRAINING

Supervision by a French state-certified mountain guide. During your stay, there is one guide for every 2 people. He is the only one who can make important decisions for the course to run smoothly:

In the event of cancellation of the climb due to bad weather, we will offer you an alternative solution: another summit or postponement until the following year (must be for both people at the same time).

In the event of physical failure of at least one of the two people during the course, you will not be reimbursed. An alternative solution may be proposed in agreement with the other member of the group.
At the end of the preparatory days, your Guide will decide whether to go for the Mont Blanc ascent, or 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 the Mont Blanc ascent. No refunds or price adjustments will be offered.

ELECTRICITY

Some (but not all) shelters offer recharging facilities for small electronic devices.

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 obligatory and should reflect your satisfaction with the team.