Aiguille du Tour 3540m
Program
Day 1: Ascent to the Albert 1er refuge via the cable car and chair lift to the Col de Balme 2100m and taking the walking path which leads to the refuge.
Day 2: Departure from the refuge just before sunrise, with a 15 minute or so walk on the rocky terrain before reaching the glacier.
Cramponning up and walking upwards for approximately 1 and 1/2 hours with those partaking in the Tête Blanche ascent, we will change direction towards the Col du Tour and thereafter onto the Swiss side and ascending on the Trient glacer. At the rimaye, we will break for a pause and then follow on up a steep slope to a rocky ridge leading us up to the summit.
Descent by the same itinerary, returning to the Tour village at around 2pm.
Duration
1 and 1/2 days
Participants
4 maximum
Level
Beginner, confirmed walker
Price
From 170€/pers.
Price includes guiding fee and supervision, and the loan of certain equipment
Does not include, the Col de Balme return ticket, half board refuge accommodation.
The guides accommodation to be divided between participants.
Envisage return Col de Balme ticket 30 €, and refuge half board 70 €
Equipment
| Matériel technique | Clothing | Extra Matériel |
| Rucksack | mountaineering trousers | sunglasses |
| crampons | thick fleece, light fleece | suncream |
| harness* | wind stopper jacket | food and beverage |
| mountain boots | gloves | camera |
| Walking poles | beanie | 1st aid kit, toiletries, |
| helmet* | long sleeved t-shirt | headlamp |
| ice axe | leggings, technical base layers |
* supplied by the guide