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Mont Blanc- The Gouter route
This is the classic and most popular route to climb Mont Blanc. But pay attention, you need to book the Gouter Refuge in advance because this hut is crowded.
The Mont Blanc and the Aig Gouter
You take the Bellevue cable car from Les Houches and then take the Tramway du Mont Blanc to the Nid d'Aigle (2,372m). From here there is about 5 hours of walking/scrambling to the Gouter refuge (3,817m).
The first section is easy walking terrain on a well established path. Just after the Tête Rousse refuge you have to cross the infamous Grand Couloir where there is often rock fall from above. The last 550m from here is scrambling rather than walking and not always easy - especially on the descent when you are tired. The second day, you leave the Gouter hut and from now on, you are on glaciated terrain and will wear crampons.
Most of the ascent is a long slow plod without any steep ground to encounter. You will walk past the Vallot hut, an emergency bivouac, and then climb along the Bosses ridge - the two lumps which form the distinctive skyline seen from the valley.
This is an exposed ridge which requires concentration and good crampon technique. This route takes about 4 & 1/2 hours to the summit. Then it's up to you to chose the way down, back to the Aiguille du Midi or back down on the same route.
A Guide will take a maximum of two clients on the mountain. Contact your Guides for further information.
Safety on Mont Blanc
For Reservations:
Tete Rousse Hut - Tel: 33 (0)4 50 58 24 97
Gouter Hut - Tel: 33 (0)4 50 54 40 93For further information:
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