Alps Mountaineering

Crossing the Trient Glacier to climb Aiguille du Tour (3,529m) while acclimatizing for Mont Blanc.

The Alps of France, Italy and Switzerland have hut-based mountaineering for all abilities.

See my post from Mont Banc and the Swiss 4,000-Meter Summits during summer 2010.

Dates

August-September 2012

Rates

  • 1: $550 per person per day
  • 2: $350 per person per day
  • 3+: $275 per person per day (non-technical)Scrambling fourth class rock on the southwest ridge of Pollux (4,092m) above Zermatt, Switzerland.
  • In addition to day rate below, client also pays hut fees (about €90/night for both client and guide) and transport (varies).
  • 50% deposit required to reserve spot. See booking details. 

Includes

  • Guide services
  • Rope & rack
  • Navigation, repair and first aid kits
  • Emergency communication

Excludes

  • Guide and client hut fees (about €90 per day)
  • Transport to mountain (varies, about €40 per person total for Mont Blanc)
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Rescue insurance
  • Wire fee, if applicable