Ascending the Aiguille Verte with a guide
Ascension of the Aiguille Verte with a professional guide. One of the most beautiful peaks in Chamonix at 4122m. Technical mountaineering in high mountains.
IN details
La Verte: a name, a mountaineer's dream, a major mountain. No access to the summit is easy, and Rébuffat said: “When you go green, you become a mountaineer.” The ascent of the Whymper corridor, 600 m high, is as superb as it is long, and when you end up on the ridge at the pass of La Grande Rocheuse, it's the apotheosis! What remains is the summit ridge and the arrival at the summit, a unique belvedere over the Mont Blanc massif and facing Grandes Jorasses. An unforgettable moment!
The following course is for people who have a high mountain shopping list from PD to AD level, both in snow and in rock. Very good physical condition required. Snow slopes at 55° maximum. Stage of 7 to 12 hours max, altitude difference of 1400 m max
1 at least and 2 at most, for reasons of safety and in order to be able to take full advantage of the training aspect of the internship and one guide per customer For the ascent of the Aiguille Verte
We will see:
- Evolve in ice and mixed, in gullies of up to 90°.
- Ensure a second and a first of chordée;
- Carry out a call back safely;
- Place effective protections in the lengths (ice pins, wedges, pegs, etc.);
- Create reliable relays;
- Climb at the top in lengths of 75 to 80°
A word about your guide
Sébastien Laurent
A mountain guide for over 25 years, Sébastien combines technical expertise and pedagogy. Trained in alpine geography and a veteran of international expeditions, he accompanies you in French, English and Spanish towards your mountain goals.
Discover the complete course of your internship day by day. Each stage is designed for your technical progress and safety in the mountains with an experienced guide.
Meet at 8 am in Chamonix at 9:00am
Latest hardware updates. Transfer by car to Montroc (located at the bottom of the Chamonix valley). Drop off the cars and take the cable car up to Charmillon. Ascend on foot, along a pleasant path, to the Albert 1st refuge. Leave bags and personal belongings. Revision in the afternoon on the Tour Glacier of the Tour of cramponnage techniques and rope manipulations. Dinner and overnight at the shelter.
WAY: the Table Corridor (400m)
Breakfast at the shelter. In the early morning, climb up part of the Tour Glacier at night to reach the foot of the track. Ascension of the Table Corridor. Descent by the normal route then cross the Trient Glacier to reach the Trient Glacier refuge. Dinner and overnight at the shelter.
WAY: The Copt Corridor
Breakfast at the shelter. Departure at night to climb the Copt corridor. Then we went down to the Glacier du Tour where we reached the Col de Charamillon, then we went down by cable car to reach the valley. Night in Chamonix to rest.
Ascension to the Refuge du Couvercle
Rest in the morning and prepare the equipment. At the end of the morning: climb by cog train to Montenvers. Descent by the ladders. Then climb quietly to the Coucrover refuge. Dinner and night at the Couvercle refuge.
Route: Aiguille Verte via the Whymper Corridor
For this last day, we will leave at night to climb the Aiguille Verte via the Whymper corridor. Once your dream has come true, we will go back down to Chamonix at the end of the day. Descent by cog train from Montenvers. End of the internship.
Important : This is just an example of a program. The Guide reserves the right to modify it at any time according to the level of the participants and the weather conditions.
What customers think
The testimonies of our participants speak for themselves. Discover their authentic feedback on this mountain adventure that they experienced with our guides.
Thanks to Sebastien L you are pushing your limits! Demanding but attentive, he will take you to discover landscapes off the beaten track... with a cool attitude. In short, a great guide!
I gained increased skills and confidence in ice climbing, as well as mountaineering skills. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. I can't wait to work with Seb again.
Sébastien was a fantastic guide. I had a great time and learned a lot. I would definitely use him as a guide; the climbing and route choices were also excellent.
Price details
The minimum and maximum capacities of this course are mentioned in the table below. The price will always be mentioned per person and covers the entire course.
Price includes:
- The 5-day Guide service
- The loan of a harness
- An ARVA and 2 technical axes
- Collective technical and emergency equipment
Price does not include:
- The accommodation
- The ski lifts
- Pic-nics for you and your guide.
Guaranteed progress
Proven teaching method - You will leave with new technical skills
20 years of experience
Perfect knowledge of the conditions and the best routes to ensure a safe experience
Hardware included
No specialized equipment? Your guide can help you out with reserve equipment.
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