With its summit at 3540 m, the Aiguille du Tour is located on the Glacier de Trient (in Switzerland) and on the Glacier du Tour (in France). It is without a doubt the ideal summit for a gentle introduction to mountaineering, facing a magnificent panorama of the mythical peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif! Your high mountain guide will supervise you throughout this expedition to enable you to acquire the basics of mountaineering on a varied terrain. You will have the opportunity to try crampons and ice axe and to practice climbing in snow and ice schools.
You will climb on glaciers in the heart of the Mont-Blanc massif, in the early morning the sun illuminates the Aiguille du Chardonnet, La Petite Fourche and Tête Blanche, from the terrace of the Albert 1er hut you can see the Aiguille Verte and its spectacular ice cap culminating at 4122m.
PROGRAMME / ITINERARY
Day 1 – Meeting in Argentière
Meet in the morning at Argentière, Parking du Tour. Carpooling possible – consult your guide.
Take the lifts from Le Tour up to the Chalet de Charamillon (2,185 m). From the top of the gondola, hike for 1.5 hours to reach the Albert 1er Hut (ascent: +550 m). Snow and ice school introduction, depending on conditions.
Dinner and overnight at Albert 1er Hut (dormitory with bunk beds available).
Day 2 – Glacier Hike to Aiguille du Tour
Early morning departure from Albert 1er Hut. Glacier hike with roped travel to reach the summit of Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m), offering panoramic views between the Glacier du Tour and the Glacier du Trient.
Hiking time: 7–8 hours Ascent: +830 m
Return to Parking du Tour by late afternoon.
Other routes for beginners in mountaineering:
Premiers 4000 au Mont-Rose
Aiguilles Crochues en traversée
Découverte randonnée glaciaire
