Friday, 8 July 2011

Training Course and Mont Blanc Ascent

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

July 22

Depart for Heathrow.

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