France·September 14 - 21 2025
Summit the Highest Mountain in Western Europe on this Epic IFMGA Guide-led Two Peak Challenge
ENQUIREOne week in September: one week you will never forget. Climb Mont Blanc, 4809m, the highest mountain in Western Europe, on this challenging and exhilarating itinerary which also sees expedition members scale the beautiful Gran Paradiso, 4061m; the highest mountain solely in Italy. Gran Paradiso is the highest freestanding mountain in Italy, an epic challenge in its own right and an excellent way to prepare for an ascent of the mighty Mont Blanc. The latter is an undisputed classic of European alpine climbing, and the highest point in Western Europe. Mixing exceptional hotel accommodation with spirited mountain huts and the best IFMGA guides in Chamonix, our Mont Blanc with Gran Paradiso Expedition is everything you could want from a week in the high Alps.
Our detailed breakdown of your epic 8 day adventure in the Alps
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Sitting at the foot of Mont Blanc, the four star Heliopic is one of the top hotels in Chamonix.
With a design echoing traditional Alpine chalets, this grande dame of the Chamonix scene offers up cosy luxury, sumptous meals, and a spa with sauna and swimming pool - ideal for a little R&R both pre- and post-summit days.
Owned by the Club Alpin Francais, and completely rennovated in 2003, the Tete Rousse Hut lies at the foot of the Grand Couloir and provides basic, but comfortable accommodation in dormitories.
First opened in 1898 by the Italian Alpine Club, today's Torino Refuge (Refugio Torino) was constructed in the 1950s and can sleep 160. Its facilities include a bar and restaurant, alongside an exterior terrace providing panoramic views across Italy's Aosta Valley and as far as Switzerland's Valais region.
Named after a man who counted mountaineer and politician among his professions, the Federico Chabod Refuge is our rest stop on the way to summiting Gran Paradiso. It sits to the north-west of the mountain.
Its bar and simple restaurant is well known for its atmosphere and hearty Italian food.
Fully Guided Ascents of Mont Blanc and Grand Paradiso
Experienced Expedition Leader
5 Days Guiding with IFMGA Certified Guide
Transport within Chamonix
Lift Passes
Training Day
Four Nights in Mountain Huts
Breakfast and Dinner at the Huts
Three Nights at Heliopic Hotel Chamonix at half Board
International Flights
Transfers to Chamonix
Dinners in Chamonix
Alcoholic Drinks
Snacks and Lunches
Kit Hire
Tips to the IFMGA Guides
Climbing Mont Blanc requires a good level of fitness and endurance. The summit night is long and participants will need to be able to climb continuously uphill for 6 to 8 hours while still having the stamina to safely descend.
Yes. September lies at the heart of the traditional climbing season for Mont Blanc, which lasts from June until October. It's one of the best months to climb the mountain since it offers stable weather conditions and a lower chance of crowding.
If weather conditions prevent us summiting Mont Blanc, we'll redirect our attention to another epic mission in the Chamonix region.
Previous mountaineering experience or experience at altitude is preferred, but not absolutely necessary for this expedition if you have a high level of fitness and endurance.
The mountain huts of Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso are more like basic hotels or hostels. They have dormitory style sleeping accommodation and can sleep anywhere from 50-150 people on any given night. Breakfasts and dinners are from a set menu, and can usually cater for standard dietary requirements. Lunches, soft drinks, snacks, and alcoholic drinks can be purchased. Toilets come as standard, but shower facilities can be limited.
Altitude affects everyone, but our training day and Gran Paradiso ascent will allow you to acclimatise before tackling Mont Blanc. Arriving early on the first day will give you a chance to get some additional acclimatisation.
It's possible to rent all the technical equipment you'll need for this expedition in Chamonix. A kit list will be sent to you upon booking.
Arriving in great physical shape will give you the best chance of reaching your goals on this epic adventure.