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COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX
www.chamonix-guides.com - email : [email protected]
190 Place de l’église 74400 CHAMONIX FRANCE - TEL + 33 (0)4.50.53.00.88
« FULL MOON VALLEE BLANCHE »
Full Moon Vallée Blanche is a unique concept in a magical setting: to descend the Vallée Blanche during the full
moon framed by a high mountain guide with a break for dinner at the Requin refuge at nearly 3000m of altitude!!
23 kilometers of off-piste skiing on the glacier to reach Chamonix to Les Planards, via the Mottets hut.
The best of this outing: The possibility of a ski touring in the direction of the Entrèves pass before descending the
entire Vallée Blanche.
Requin hut
Itinerary
The Vallée Blanche is a ski descent, in the heart of the Mont-Blanc massif, unique by its variety of landscapes and
its length (about 20 kilometers and 2000m of height difference). The beginning of the descent is done by foot on a
rope equipped snow ridge where you will also be roped by your guide.
Being on a mountain with high altitude, it is an off-piste course, placed on a glacier. The descent routes are
numerous and varied, and their choice depends on the state of the glacier, the snow and the technical level of the
participants.
At the end of the Mer de Glace, about 20 minutes of walking with skis on the back will be necessary to reach either
the Montenvers train or the Mottets bar before reaching Chamonix.
Details
TECHNICAL LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPANTS
It is necessary to be in good condition to reach the passes and huts. Skiers must be able to control their speed, to
side-slip, ski at a safe speed and follow tracks. It requires at least black slope skiing ability (single black diamond).
Beware, this is an off-piste route and the difficult technique can be increased by night visibility and depending on
the snow conditions.
Message for snowboarders :
The classic way down Vallée Blanche is not very steep, and therefore not recommended to snowboarders (long flat
sections). There are yet several steeper options, such as Petit and Grand Envers du Plan. To enjoy a safe run down,
snowboarders should be skilled to ride off piste black diamond runs, involving steep and changing snow quality.
We more that strongly recommend the use of a telescopic single pole for help on the long flat glacier section of Mer
de Glace.
GUIDING POLICY
Vallée Blanche is an off-piste and ungroomed ski run on glaciers, where caution is necessary.
Taking a qualified moutain guide is then the best way to fully enjoy the activity.
From his experience and local knowledge, he will know how to choose the appropriate route enabling you to enjoy
this magnificiant scenery in total security.
The maximum number of persons per guide is 6, this number can change depending on the snow conditions.
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC, 190, place de l’église 74 400 CHAMONIX ; www.chamonix-guides.com
SAS au capital social de 364 400€ - R.C.S Annecy - SIRET 448 519 306 00014 - Code APE 7911 Z
TVA intercommunautaire FR 23 446 519 306 - Immatriculation ATOUT France IM074 150011
Responsabilité civile professionnelle : MMA IARD - 14 Bd Marie et Alexandre Oyon - 72 000 LE MANS - Police 125 901 025
Garantie financière : GROUPAMA ASSURANCE - 5, rue du centre - 93199 NOISY-le-GRAND Cedex - Contrat n 4000713874/1
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX
www.chamonix-guides.com - email : [email protected]
190 Place de l’église 74400 CHAMONIX FRANCE - TEL + 33 (0)4.50.53.00.88
LENGTH
The departure is in late afternoon to take the last lift up to the Aiguille du Midi (3:30PM). Then there is the descent
of the ridge to join the glacier and start skiing. Enjoy a Savoyard dinner in a mountain hut.
You have the glacier to yourself, in the moonlight.
It takes 3 to 5 hours to ski down, according to the chosen itinerary before arriving in Chamonix.
PRICES 2017 :
Nb of people
Price / pers 2017
1
2
3
4
5
6
570
340
265
225
200
185
Included in the package :
- Mountain guiding service
- Glacier and Avalanche safety equipment (harness, transceiver, shovel and probe).
- Meal at the hut (Savoyard meal : hot wine, starters, main course, desert).
- Petzl Nao headlamp
- Lift passes
DATES 2017 (Sous réserve de bonnes conditions d'enneigement)
In January: full moon of January 12th 2017
In February: full moon of February 11th 2017
In March : full moon of March 12th 2017
Nb : there is a possibility of skiing down the Vallée Blanche the previous and the next day of the full moon.
RESERVATIONS
We do not offer a group formula. This formula exists only by private hire, individually or with an already created
group. Your registration will be definitive upon receipt of the total payment.
“In case of bad weather that would cause the descent to be cancelled, you will be totally reimbursed.”
MEETING
You meet the day before, in our offices or by phone, in order to be in contact with your guide.
The day of your outing at the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi lift.
SKI EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Normal ski equipment is enough. Have your bindings checked before your descent.
Your guide will provide the necessary safety equipment.
Clothing must be warm and wind-proof. They need to be adapted to night weather. Goggles with transparent lenses
are useful.
A ruck-sack is useful to allow you to carry a warm drink, some dry fruit and an extra layer.
A Petzl headlamp will be provided to you. Don’t forget your camera ! …
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC, 190, place de l’église 74 400 CHAMONIX ; www.chamonix-guides.com
SAS au capital social de 364 400€ - R.C.S Annecy - SIRET 448 519 306 00014 - Code APE 7911 Z
TVA intercommunautaire FR 23 446 519 306 - Immatriculation ATOUT France IM074 150011
Responsabilité civile professionnelle : MMA IARD - 14 Bd Marie et Alexandre Oyon - 72 000 LE MANS - Police 125 901 025
Garantie financière : GROUPAMA ASSURANCE - 5, rue du centre - 93199 NOISY-le-GRAND Cedex - Contrat n 4000713874/1
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX
www.chamonix-guides.com - email : [email protected]
190 Place de l’église 74400 CHAMONIX FRANCE - TEL + 33 (0)4.50.53.00.88
Salle à manger passage – in the direction of the Mer de Glace
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC, 190, place de l’église 74 400 CHAMONIX ; www.chamonix-guides.com
SAS au capital social de 364 400€ - R.C.S Annecy - SIRET 448 519 306 00014 - Code APE 7911 Z
TVA intercommunautaire FR 23 446 519 306 - Immatriculation ATOUT France IM074 150011
Responsabilité civile professionnelle : MMA IARD - 14 Bd Marie et Alexandre Oyon - 72 000 LE MANS - Police 125 901 025
Garantie financière : GROUPAMA ASSURANCE - 5, rue du centre - 93199 NOISY-le-GRAND Cedex - Contrat n 4000713874/1