Take the Ten80 Events Mont Blanc Challenge!

Mont Blanc Summit - Summer 2008

Standing on the roof of Europe and looking down on the whole of the Alps !

This is an opportunity for you to be the first company in your industry to lead an event to the summit of Mont Blanc – a real media first !

Mont Blanc is not an easy summit but well within the grasp of many as the main difficulty lies more in fitness and stamina than technical ability.

Preparation

It will take us 6 to 8 hours to reach the summit around sunrise to savour the magnificent view of looking down on Europe!
The key to success on Mont Blanc is preparation: mastering walking on crampons and acclimatisation are the main goals on the first 4 days of this course. Having the necessary fitness is something you have to bring with you. Long walks, running, cycling or any other cardio-vascular exercise are the best choices. The fitter you are the more exhilarating the climb will be.

Itinerary

Day 1
Briefing and equipment check
Lifts to Col de Balme and walk to Albert 1er hut (2706m)
Practice crampon and ice axe techniques
Stay in hut

Day 2 : From Albert 1er hut climb Petite Fourche (3520m) and descend to Trient hut

Day 3 : Climb Aiguille du Tour (3544m) and return to chalet

Day 4
a) Take Aiguille du Midi cable car and climb to Mont Blanc summit, descend to Gouter hut *or*
b) Take the Bellevue lift and the Mont Blanc tramway and then climb to the Gouter hut

Day 5
a) Descend to chalet from Gouter hut *or*
b) About a 2am start from the Gouter hut to the summit of Mont Blanc and return to chalet

 

The Accommodation

During your trip, you will stay at Chamonix’s Concept One. This is one of the highest quality five star chalets in the whole of the Valley, and voted most luxurious ski chalet in the world by Tatler Magazine - although you would expect that when
the average weekly price is £13,000 !

Set in its own private grounds with stunning views and an "Ian Shrager - St Martins Lane Hotel" interior style. It boasts a large decked area at the rear of the chalet with its own built-in barbecue, dining area, hot tub and outdoor music system.

 

What’s included

Included Two nights stay in mountain hut with 3 course meals 3 nights bed and breakfast at Concept One All alcohol at Concept One Lift passes Transfers from the airport Resort transport Guides fees Equipment hire

Not Included Travel to and from France Insurance (mountain rescue and travel insurance) Personal equipment

Timing

We suggest the Mont Blanc trip is run from a Thursday (day 0) to a Tuesday (day 5), ascent day being a Monday or Tuesday. This is a much quieter time of the week to plan an ascent as a large majority of ascents are made on Thursdays or Fridays, although this is flexible.

The quietest times of the year, which still offer good conditions, are the second half of June and the first half of September. However as our ascent day is organised on the quietest time of the week we can guarantee an enjoyable ascent anytime throughout the summer!

Price - £18,000 based on 10 people

This price can be reduced by using different accommodation options other than Concept One

Contact Ten80 Events now to book your chance to make a Mont Blanc Summit