Yes, and No! We often get asked by guests if it’s possible to climb Mont Blanc in a day from the valley.  Yes it is, but only for those with […]

It depends how much time you have for the ascent. When people try and rush to the summit on the first few days of their trip, their chances of getting […]

Yes. You will need good quality alpine mountaineering boots suitable for taking crampons and warm enough for climbing in snow in temperatures well below freezing. You will also need, crampons, […]

f you or someone else on the mountain has a serious injury or is suffering from altitude sickness you should call for a mountain rescue. Before doing this take as […]

Stay together and descend. The entire upper mountain is glaciated, which means that there are crevasses and the party should stay roped together because of this. You also need to […]

Strong winds, above around 50km/hr, can make the upper mountain a dangerous place due to the cold, getting blown around and the loss of a helicopter rescue option. Poor visibility […]

Even in high summer the temperature is usually below freezing point and often around -5C to -10C. On a calm sunny day this temperature can feel pleasant and a short […]

The classic season to climb the mountain on foot is during the summer months of June – September. Ski ascents are usually made from late March to May. The most […]

Yes, but so is driving along the busy motorway to get there…. By hiring a Mountain Guide and receiving the benefits of their wisdom, accumulated from climbing many mountains before, […]

No, there is no requirement to hire a Guide and, happily, in the mountains we are all free to climb as we please. However if you do not already have […]

Via the ‘normal route’ the ascent is made on a rough rocky path, up to the Tete Rousse Hut and, in normal conditions, this should be a fairly straightforward walk. […]

You need to be fit and fit in the right places! The summit day involves around 12 hours of almost constant exertion at high altitude. Whilst this is a generally […]