Albert 1er & Tête Blanche
INTRODUCTION
Straddling the French and Swiss border, this is a mixed course of snow and rock without major technicalities or difficulties.
During this 2 day journey, we will discover the extent of the Tour glacier and the majestic peaks surrounding it. We spend the night in a mountain refuge built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the glacier.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Ascent to the Albert 1er refuge via the cable car and chair lift to the Col de Balme 2100m where we take the walking path that leads to the refuge.
Day 2: Departure from the refuge just before sunrise, with a 15 minute walk on the rocky terrain before reaching the glacier. Cramponning and walking upwards for approximately 3 hours and watching the granite towers absorb the 1st sunrays of the day, with the reward of an exceptional panorama from the summit.
Descent through the same itinerary and arrival to Le Tour village around mid afternoon.
FOR WHO - LEVEL
Confirmed hikers that would like to go further. About 7h walk on the second day.
EQUIPMENT
technical equipment
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clothes | additional equipment |
rucksack of 45L | mountaineering trousers | sunglasses, goggles |
crampons | thick fleece or equivalent | sun cream |
harness | light fleece | food & beverage |
walking poles | windproof jacket | camera |
ice axe | gloves | headlamp |
helmet | balaclava, beanie | sleeping bag liner |
mountain boots | leggings, technical underwear, long sleeve tee-shirt , socks, a change of clothes | first aid kit |
* supplied by the guide
A more complete list can be supplied by your guide before your departure. You can hire the technical equipment such as mountaineering shoes, crampons and ice axe at the local sport shops.
INFORMATION
*Participant: 6 maximum per guide in a group
*Period: June to September
Private guides also available for glacier hikes (4 people maximum per guide)
RATES
339 € per person in a group
This rate includes : guiding fee for 2 days, one 1/2 board night in a refuge, a lunch, the lifts and the security equipment (provided by the guide)
It doesn't include first day lunch, drinks in the refuge.