I have just been sent the itinerary for next week, back to Chamonix for training. The proposed plan looks really good. Lets hope the weather gets better and we can get it all done.
Itinerary:
July 11
Fly to Geneva, take transfer to hotel “La Chaumiere”. Meet Victor (Guide) at 1830 for briefing
July 12
Early start, gear check and take train to “Montenvers”, Telecabine to” Mer de Glace” for cramponing, ice climbing and glacier skills.
July 13
Traverse of “Aiguilles Crochue” and return to Chamonix
July 14
Drive through Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. Take the “Helbronner” lift to the “Col de Geant”. Bivvy at “Cirque Maaudit”, Glacier travel, high altitude camping, short climbs of the “Cirque”
July 15
Ice/mixed climbing in “Cirque Maudit” overnight stay at “Torino” hut.
July 16
Early start crossing the “Col du Geant” to climb “Dent du Geant” (AD grade and a 4000m Peak) return to “Torino” Hut.
July 17
Lead climb the “Aiguille de Toule” and return to Chamonix
July 18
Rock Climbing and rope work training.
July 19
Take “Aiguille du Midi” Telepherique or trek to “Cosmique” Hut.
July 20
Traverse of “Mont Blanc” and return to “Cosmiques Hut”
July 21
Climb “Cosmiques Arete” and return to Chamonix
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