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Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
190 place de l’église - 74400 Chamonix – France - Tél : + 33 (0)4 50 53 00 88
Département Randonnées Glaciaires
www.chamonix-guides.com - e-mail : [email protected] & [email protected]
Aiguille du tour « in one day»
Aiguille du Tour is the ideal summit for a first fast hiking experience, alpitrail. The route offers all
terrain conditions which makes it a perfect training climb to prepare for “Mont Blanc in a day”. From
Albert 1er hut we continue on the glacier until the rocky airy yet easy section that leads to the
summit of Aiguille du Tour, rewarding our efforts with a stunning view over the Mont Blanc range and
the distant Swiss peaks. This ascent is proposed in partnership with Petzl.
Pre – registration:
To help us know you better, please fill out the attached “mountaineering experience form” .This program was
designed for private groups, or groups of people sharing a desire to reach the summit together.
If your level is judged not sufficient, we will ask you to do an ice training day as following:
COMPAGNIE DES GUIDES DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC, 190, place de l’église 74 400 CHAMONIX ; www.chamonix-guides.com
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Practice hiking with crampons on “Mer de Glace”.
A day to get familiar with basic mountaineering techniques: walking on a glacier while roped-up, using crampons
and ice-axe, learning elementary mountaineering knots, etc. During this first day, we will take some time to
learn and master basic mountaineering techniques and test our physical skills in order to increase our chances of
success to the summit.
PROGRAM:
Ascending Aiguille du Tour in a day
After an early start from Chamonix we take a break at Albert 1er hut, before setting foot on the glacier. We
return to Chamonix later the same day.
The route
Meeting point: we meet in Chamonix in front of Compagnie des Guides and drive our car to the village of le
Tour: driving time: 15-20 mn.
Starting point: Le Tour-La Vormaine (1450m/ 4 785 ft)) Car park :+ 0 m
Point 1, Refuge Albert 1er (2706m/ 8 929 ft): + 1250m / 4 125ft
We hike directly up the glacier morraine. Steep yet no technical difficulty to access the hut.
Point 2, Col du Tour 3280m /
10 824ft: + 580/1 914ft
Point 3, Aiguille du Tour (3540m/ 11 682ft) : + 260 m/ 858ft (total vertical gain : 2090m/ 6 897ft)
Destination: Summit of Aiguille du Tour 3540m/ 11 682ft.
Climbing times: 4 to 6 hours up and 2 to 4 hours down
The descent follows the same route
This program will depend on weather and terrain conditions at time of ascent, as well as group’s
mountaineering skills and fitness level. The guide will suggest another ascent if necessary.
Additional information
PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:
For people in excellent physical shape: climbing from the parking area in the village of Le Tour to the summit
entails a 2090m (6 897 ft) vertical gain. It is a good alpitrail start. Regular training is however necessary in
order to reach the top of Aiguille du Tour in one day from the valley bottom.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY:
Hiking experience on glacier with crampons is mandatory
People who wish to climb Aiguille du Tour should have a good experience of the use of crampons on a glacier at
high altitude.
GUIDING
the group will be under the responsibility of a certified and trained mountain guide, who has a good knowledge
and experience in alpitrailing.
4 people per guide max. The guiding policy applied by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is one of the strictest
in the mountain guiding industry.
MEALS
During the ascent, breakfast and lunch are taken at the hut. Participants must bring energy snacks (dry fruits,
energy gel, chocolate…). Tap water is available from the hut to refill with energy drinks. Bring small change in
euros for extra drinks.
DOCUMENTATION
Valid ID card or passport.
Repatriation insurance is mandatory. We strongly recommend the purchase of a cancellation insurance. Both
insurance contracts are available from our office (please refer to registration form).
2016 DATES:
18th&19th of June – 2nd&3rd of July- 23rd&24th of July- 6th&07th of August- 20th&21st of August – 10th&11th of August.
*Additional dates on demand and only if mountain guides are available.
MEETING POINT
Meet your guide and the group at 8H30 on Day 1 at the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, 190 place de l’Eglise
in Chamonix.
2016 Course Prices:
Number of
people
Price/pers with a training
day
Price/pers without a
training day (Only the
Aiguille du tour)
1
1095 €
770 €
2
590 €
400 €
3
400 €
280 €
4
315 €
220 €
Price includes:
- Guiding services
- Technical equipment*
* Compagnie des Guides ‘special service: we supply light technical PETZL equipment (crampons, ice-axe,
helmet and rope).
Not included:
- Mountaineering equipment rental
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Accommodation (on demand)
- Food, energy snacks and drinks
EQUIPMENT LIST
We recommend an overlaying dressing device in order to adapt to changing temperatures.
WARM CLOTHES
Mountaineering pants,
Technical Gore-Tex type jacket with a hood,
A couple of fleeces (a thin and a thicker/warmer one)
Technical synthetic underwear (pants and tee-shirt)
A hat/Beanie
Quality technical gloves or mittens,
A pair of warm socks,
Ankle gaiters,
A 30 liter back-pack,
Glacier sun-glasses and snow goggles,
A water bottle,
A head-light
Sun-screen.
NOTE: personal trail running equipment is highly recommended to access the hut.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Very good quality, non-tightening, mountaineering boots (with rigid sole).

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