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BEGINNERS MOUNTAINEERING COURSE AROUND MONT BLANC

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Mountaineering

Category

4 Days

Duration

Open to all

Experience

Light

Fitness

From 1 to 4

Participants


What you'll do

Join our Mont Blanc mountaineering course, tailored for beginners and enthusiasts looking to elevate their skills. Over four days with a UIAGM-certified Alpine Guide, you'll master rock climbing, glacier navigation, and safety techniques amidst the Mont Blanc massif's splendor. No prior mountaineering experience needed—just the spirit for adventure. Depending on hut availability and season, this course may run with either one night at Refugio Monzino and one night at Rifugio Torino or with both nights at Rifugio Torino. Both versions are outlined below.

Itinerary

Day 1 — Courmayeur Meetup & Refuge Ascent

We gather at Courmayeur, Italy, near the helicopter station (free parking) at 9:30 AM. Our adventure begins with a transfer to Val Veny, the gateway to Mont Blanc. We approach Refugio Monzino through a hiking path and a beginner-friendly via ferrata, where we’ll have a technical workshop with ropes. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at the refuge, nestled high in the mountain tops. If overnighting at Rifugio Torino both nights: we meet at the Skyway parking in Entrèves at 9:30 AM and ride the cable car up to Punta Helbronner and Rifugio Torino (3,375m), where we run the technical workshop with ropes, crampons and ice axes before dinner and an overnight stay at the refuge.

Day 2 - Safety Training and Exploration

After breakfast, we embark on a light mountain hike peppered with rocky passages, perfect for mountaineering beginners looking to improve their climbing skills. We enjoy lunch with alpine vistas and return to Refugio Monzino for another evening of camaraderie and rest under the Mont Blanc massif. If overnighting at Rifugio Torino: after breakfast we run a glacier safety course focused on safe progression and crevasse rescue, with fast anchor techniques on snow and rock.

Day 3 — Glacier Transfer & Alpine Crossing

We descend to Courmayeur for lunch and a brief respite. Later, we transfer to the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car for a scenic ascent to Refugio Torino, where we dine and rest, surrounded by the grandeur of the Alps. If overnighting at Rifugio Torino: we traverse the Mer de Glace and the Giant's Glacier, with the option to explore Col Marbrées or Combe Maudite.

Day 4 — Final Climbing Day & Farewell

Our day starts with breakfast followed by a glacier trek on the Giant's Glacier, practicing essential alpine climbing techniques. We may explore Col d'Entrèves or Col de Géant before enjoying a panoramic lunch and descending via the cable car to Courmayeur. We bid farewell, marking the end of our memorable Mont Blanc circuit. If overnighting at Rifugio Torino: we cover the basics of mountaineering on rocky ridges — safe progression, fast anchors and protection on classic terrain — before descending to Courmayeur.

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

100% Guaranteed Departures

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Flexible Changes

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

  • 100% Guaranteed Departures: Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.
  • Flexible Changes: Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.
  • Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance: Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.
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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
UIAGM IFMGA Guide
Rope
Gri-Gri
Quickdraws
Belay device
Via ferrata set
2 nights at Monzino Hut
1 night at Torino Hut
Half board food in the huts (breakfast + dinner)
Available pick-up at Aosta airport by the guide (please inform the guide weeks before through the WhatsApp group)
Dinners at the huts
Breakfasts at the huts
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra accommodation
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Local transport
Harness
Helmet
Mountain boots
Lunches
Snacks and drinks
Lift ticket
Tourist tax
Huts' paid services (such as showers)
Soft drinks
Local tipping
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Guide expenses (meals and lifts)
Ice axe
Ice crampoons
Drinks such as wine, beer or exclusive apple juice and other luxuries
All the meals not mentioned in the what's included section

Accommodations

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Monzino Refuge


Situated at 2,590 meters in the Mont Blanc massif, Rifugio Monzino offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and serves as a popular basecamp for climbers. Named after the Italian explorer Guido Monzino, it provides comfortable accommodations and basic amenities, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the glaciers and trails of the area.

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Torino Refuge


Perched at 3,375 meters on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif, Rifugio Torino offers breathtaking vistas and direct access to climbing routes and ski descents. Providing comfortable dormitory-style accommodations and delicious meals, it serves as a vital hub for mountaineers, hikers, and skiers seeking to conquer the summits of the region.

Guides

Giovanni

Giovanni

Giovanni is a certified UIAGM guide and expert. Geologist and cartographer, but climbing is his greatest passion!

Meeting point

45.8144105065686.9564816134918
Courmayeur

Piazzale Funivie Val Veny, 11013 Courmayeur AO, Courmayeur, Italy


Frequently asked questions


Departures

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August 2026
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Sun
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6:00 PM
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Reviews 5.0

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Mainardo Devoti (Jul 2024)

My first adventure with Mapo Tapo and I had a really good time, a professional guide with a lot of experience and I took home a lot of valuable information for my next ascents.


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