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Hiking on the glaciers of Punta Helbronner on Mont Blanc

Hiking on the glaciers of Punta Helbronner on Mont Blanc

Duration
4 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Strict

Participants
From 1 to 6

Highlights

  • Experience the high mountain environment on a glacier hike at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Accompanied by a mountain guide, he walks between rock pinnacles and ice pinnacles
  • Discover the thrills of mountaineering with a private hike suitable for every good walker

Your guide

Alessandro M.

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Full description

Experience the thrill of walking on a glacier at the foot of Mont Blanc. Starting from Courmayeur, you will immerse yourself in a spectacular environment and enjoy the magnificent panorama that only thehigh mountains can offer.

Accompanied by an alpine guide, you will walk bound in a rope in the presence of rocky spires and ice pinnacles, discovering breathtaking ridges and vertiginous crevasses, in one of the most beautiful settings in the entire Alpine arc.

It will be aprivate excursion, devoid of any particular technical difficulties and suitable for any keen walker, able to repay your efforts with immense emotions.

What we will do

You will meet the mountain guide in Courmayeur (AO), 15 minutes before the departure time for this private excursion.

With the SkyWay cable car you will ascend directly to Punta Helbronner, at an altitude of over 3,400 metres. Before entering the glacier route, you will have to put on the crampons andharness provided by your guide.

You will then participate in a short briefing in which you will be given the necessary instructions to carry out the activity in total safety. At this point you will be ready to set off on your alpine walk. The length and altitude difference of the hike will be agreed upon according to the physical fitness of the participants, while the time taken will be between 2 and 4 hours.

At the end of the hike, you will return to Punta Helbronner and can refresh yourself with lunch at Rifugio Torino (optional and not included), as well as visit the Crystal Exhibition. Return to Courmayeur in the afternoon.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is of an easy level, does not involve any particular technical difficulties and is open to any good walker. Taking place above an altitude of 3,000 m, the excursion is not suitable for those with illnesses incompatible with high altitudes.

The minimum age for participation is 15 years. Minors must always be accompanied by a parent.

Other information

This activity can be booked from April to October.

The meeting point can be reached by public transport; paid parking spaces are available on site.

Recommended clothing

  • Breathable layered clothing
  • Mountain trousers (no ski trousers)
  • Gloves
  • Headband or cap

Don't forget to bring

  • Hard-soled mountain boots
  • Backpack with water and snacks
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection
  • Camera

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What is included

  • Alpine Guide
  • Harnessing
  • Crampons
  • Cable car ticket (payable locally)
  • Lunch (optional - payable locally)

How it works

  • Book
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  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Courmayeur, Aosta

Courmayeur
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 15 days from the activity start date. Within 14 and 8 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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