We climb to the roof of Europe
The group is full!
Mont Blanc is a beautiful mountain. A high mountain. The highest in the European Union. 4810 meters. There is snow and ice at the top, even in summer. You won't find another mountain as high within 2000 km of Tallinn. Honestly. Mont Blanc is located in the Alps on the border of France and Italy. We approach it from France and climb the peak along the Les Trois Monts, or three peaks, route. A beautiful place with beautiful scenery.
The easiest and most popular way to climb Mont Blanc is along the standard route, or Gouter route. Our “three peaks route” is the second most popular - so there are not so many crowds on this route and we can enjoy the beauty of the mountains more on our own. The three peaks route is one gram more difficult than the standard route, but nothing insurmountable - even for those without previous mountaineering experience, it is within reach. This is also facilitated by the on-site acclimatization program, where in the first few days, in addition to climbing the easier 3000-4000 m warm-up peaks, we also practice moving on snow and ice, belaying and using climbing equipment. In addition, we keep the group size small so that everyone gets enough attention - depending on the level of the participants, the group size is 6-9 people.
About the travel arrangements. Our base camp under Mont Blanc is in a campsite on the outskirts of Chamonix. We stay in tents there. We cook our own meals, we buy the necessary food from the local shop. Or occasionally we go to restaurants in town to eat. Warm and comfortable. In the meantime, we also go up to the mountains, probably two times. The first time during acclimatization. We ride partly up by cable car and also walk on foot. We stay in mountain huts. These are very polite places, you can eat well and sleep in a bed under the roof. Dinner and breakfast inside. You can even buy beer. Then we come back down and rest. The second time we go up during the summit climb of Mont Blanc. You can eat and drink and sleep in a mountain hut again.
In addition to Mont Blanc, we also recommend checking out other mountain tours that Elamus+ in the travel calendar this year planned: Ararat, ja Kazbek
Overview - short & sweet
Goal: Mont Blanc (3 peaks route)
Dates: 4.-12.08.2022
Activity: mountain climbing/hiking
Adventure guide: Marko Aasa
Technical difficulty level: 2/5 (suitable for beginners)
Physical difficulty: 3/5 (moderate effort)
Group size: 6-9 (i.e. if there are more beginners, then a smaller group)
Early bird ticket (until 15.05.2022) — €1490
Less dizzy chicken (from 16.05.2022) — 1640€
Please note: For community members discount of -5% applies
(I.e. If the trip is canceled due to circumstances caused by the pandemic, we will refund the advance payment in full!
Travel cost
Price includes
Travel arrangements and on-site guidance
With multiple Mont Blanc experiences Elamus+ giid
All overnight stays (cabins in the mountains, camping fees at the campsite below)
Breakfast and dinner in mountain huts
Local transportation from Geneva Airport to the bottom of the mountain and back
Special climbing equipment for the group (ropes, ice augers, carabiners, and other glacier equipment)
Stylish Elamus+ designed sports shirt
Group pharmacy (including high-altitude medications) and health assessment
Price does not include
Flight tickets Tallinn-Geneva-Tallinn (~300€)
Insurance (travel insurance and MANDATORY sports insurance suitable for mountain hiking)
Personal hiking and climbing equipment (can be rented if needed)
Personal hygiene products and medications
Drinks and snacks (i.e. lunch) on the mountain
Meals off the mountain
Tents and cooking equipment at the campsite (we will fold the tent up)
Unscheduled excursions, transportation, etc. (or if you want to do something extra)
Registration for the trip
NB: places are full! You can only register for the waiting list.
Before registering, please read travel conditions. To secure your place on the trip, a deposit (20%) must be paid within 3 business days of receiving the confirmation and invoice by email; if there are less than 30 days left until the trip, the total cost (100%) must be paid. Read more: frequently asked questions ja package tour information sheet.
Schedule and activities
Day 1 - First view of Mont Blanc
We fly from Tallinn to the Swiss city of Geneva. Although our destination Chamonix is located in France, Geneva is the closest stopover and has very good flight and bus connections. From there we take a bus for an hour or two to Chamonix, a small resort town in the Alps, but an important tourist center, because it is from there that most climbs to Mont Blanc begin. We spend the night in a tent at a campsite on the outskirts of the city. This place will be our base camp for the entire trip.
Day 2 - Pack your bags and acclimatize
In the morning, we will replenish our equipment in Chamonix if necessary and drive to a neighboring valley to begin the acclimatization climb and training days. We will ascend the mountain partly by lift and partly on foot. Our destination is the Albert Premier mountain hut (2700 m), which is located right next to the Glacier du Tour. There we will also do our first ice and glacier training. We will spend the night, eat and acclimatize in the mountain hut.
Day 3 - First warm-up peaks
We wake up early, have a French breakfast (who knows, who knows) and start climbing the first acclimatization peak, Aiguille du Tour (3544 m). At first with crampons, pickaxes and ropes on the snow and glacier, and at the end still a nice adrenaline-filled, but easier kind of rock climbing. After that we descend, but now over the mountain range towards Switzerland to the Trient mountain hut (3170 m).
Day 4 - More snow and ice and summit views
If the previous days in the mountains weren't too devastating, we'll climb another acclimatization peak - Tete Blanche (3429 m). And if we have enough strength, we'll also climb its neighboring peak, Le Petite Fourche (3520 m). Both are nice snowy and rocky peaks. From there, we'll descend back along the path we came to the first mountain hut and from there back down to the valley to Chamonix to rest. Here, a beer and a hamburger await us.
Day 5 - Rest before the important climb
Rest day in Chamonix. The goal is to recover as much as possible to be ready for the next climb to Mont Blanc.
Day 6 - Now heading towards Mont Blanc
We pack for the climb to Mont Blanc and in the afternoon we take the lifts to the summit of Aiguille du Midi (3842 m). From there, another hour's walk along the glacier leads to the Cosmiques mountain hut (3613 m). This is our upper camp for the summit climb to Mont Blanc. We refuel with dinner and go to bed early to be ready for the summit climb.
Day 7 - Summit day!
We start early at night, around 1 am. Then the snow is hard enough to move quickly and safely over the ice cracks. The summit day is a long climb, up to 10 hours up. There we will find Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, at 4810 m. And then several more hours down. We descend along the same route to reach the chairlift in the evening, which will take us back down to the valley to Chamonix.
Day 8 - We leave a small margin in the schedule
Backup day. Before climbing to the summit of Mont Blanc, we monitor the weather forecast - if it is bad, we can schedule our summit ascent by a day or so to get the best possible weather conditions for the climb.
Day 9 - Going home
Departure. We pack our things and start driving from Chamonix back to Geneva, from there we fly back to Tallinn and home.
NB! There may be minor changes to the schedule and planned activities - for example, due to weather and conditions or passenger requests.
Don't worry, let's do it!
My altitude record is Munamägi. Can I still do it?!
Yes, you can. Going straight to the highest peak in the Alps may seem daunting at first glance, but it's not that bad at all - especially if you have a good hiking guide at your disposal. A little practice and a few training sessions.
But I don't have any hiking gear, who can afford to buy it?
You'll still have to spend a little, but not much. Hiking and climbing equipment can be rented at a very reasonable price and, of course, borrowed from friends. In addition, you can use any kind of clothing you have - for example, a ski jacket is also very good for the mountain. The more resourceful can manage with almost no additional expenses.
Will I survive?
It's an extreme sport/hobby, but you shouldn't be too afraid here. Of course, there are certain dangers in the mountains and you have to take that into account, but at the same time, you could get hit by a bus walking across the street tomorrow. The most important thing for the group leader is to ensure the safety of the participants - to do this, we learn and use correct mountaineering techniques and turn around if the weather gets too bad. The point is still to have an enjoyable experience and not let this mountain go away. ;)
Okay, I registered. Now what?
Well, theoretically you could just vanish into thin air and appear on a plane, but then you risk discovering on the spot “oops, I have the wrong cats and what is this middleman node?”. It can happen, but a warm recommendation is to participate in preparatory events - it's part of the fun. We organize preparatory hiking trainings, give advice on suitable insurance and equipment, where to rent cheaply, what to train for, etc. We will definitely review the collected equipment just before the start of the trip and send reminders about important things.
Read more also frequently asked questions.
Travel documents, Covid and footnote information
The participant is responsible for the validity and orderliness of travel documents. This trip requires ID card/passport, sports insurance suitable for mountain hiking (read more on the FAQ page) and also travel insuranceA suitable sports insurance policy must be carried and is a prerequisite for participating in the mountain hike.
At least one month before the trip, we will make a decision whether the trip is possible under Covid-19 conditions. If the trip is canceled due to circumstances caused by the pandemic that make the trip impossible (e.g. closing of national borders), we will refund the advance payment in full.
Plan your trip early and start training for it. We will organize several trial trips, training sessions and recommend training plans beforehand. It would be a shame if the peak was only behind the physique. Also a good opportunity to get in shape. ;)
Summits are not guaranteed. As you might expect, weather is king in the mountains. So it is entirely possible that weather or dangerous conditions will prevent us from even attempting the summit. Nevertheless, it will definitely be an awesome experience!
Although at the end of the day everyone is still responsible for their own actions and consequences, we do our best to mitigate the risks associated with mountaineering. As a result, the group leader has the right to make ongoing decisions about the competence of the participants, the suitability of their equipment, physical/mental capacity, etc. and, if necessary, for example, to prohibit participation on summit day if it endangers the health of the group or the participant themselves. Hopefully, of course, there will be no need for this.
Read also travel conditions.
