First alpinist walking experience in the glacier among the most exciting peaks of the World
Col du Géant (3387 mt)
Discover the glacier, heart of the Mont Blanc with its breathtaking scenery and greatness.
During the walk to the Colle del Gigante, the first rudiments of mountaineering will be taught; the climbing progression on the snow-covered glacier with and without crampons.
The route runs in a ring on easy glaciers, from the 3452mt of Peak Helbronner to 3520mt of Colle di Rochefort. Suitable for children from 8 years old.
What will you learn?
- The ligation nodes for the chord progression
- The progression on ropes on snowfields and glaciers
- Walking technique with the use of sticks
- Pace of the walk
- Meteorology
- Rescue call
Equipment:
- PERSONAL TECHNICAL MATERIAL
- Backpack 25/30 lt
- Harness
- Ice ax
- Classic crampons with antimock
- High mountain boots
- Trekking pole
- CLOTHING AND USEFUL THINGS TO HAVE
- Sunglasses for high mountain / glacier
- Sun cream and cocoa butter
- Cap
- Buff
- Gloves
- Breathable T-shirt
- knit in windstopper or fleece
- windproof jacket
- Mountain trousers in shoeller
- Mountain socks
- Gaiters
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Sun hat with fronts
Included in the price:
- 1 Mountain Guide every 8 people
- mountaineering equipment required
- search and rescue insurance for a value of € 5.00
Not included in the price:
- Skyway return ticket € 52.00
- Technical clothing
- Transportation to and from Skyway Monte Bianco
The indicated price is per person.
The activity is to be booked 7 days in advance of the chosen date.