EMBLEMATIC SUMMIT OF THE CHAMONIX VALLEY
Do you want to start mountaineering on an accessible summit? The Aiguille du Tour is made for you! With its 3540m, it is one of the best suited peaks for a first mountaineering experience in the Mont Blanc massif.
It combines walking, glacier hiking, a night in a refuge and some low-tech climbing, perfect for familiarizing yourself with the high mountains on this versatile climb.
Follow your mountain guide, after a review of the equipment and the conditions, you will set off on an adventure in a calm and exotic setting.
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Your program
Day 1: Ascent to Refuge Albert 1er at 2702m altitude and train on ice with crampons on the Tour glacier. Overnight at the Refuge.
Day 2: Ascent of the Trient glacier and ascent of the Aiguille du Tour (3544m) or another summit, return to Chamonix.
A 3-day package is also available, allowing you to climb another peak on the third day, such as Tête Blanche (3,429 m) or Petite Fourche (3,500 m).
This program can be modified according to the weather conditions, as well as the technical and physical aptitudes of the participants.
Learn more:
🤔 Go to “Your questions” at the bottom of the page
🔗 The “High Mountain Guide” experience in Chamonix: read our article
📃 A practical guide to mountaineering trips in Chamonix: read our article
