Day-by-day detailed program for the Dômes des Glaciers ascent.
The day before
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office.
Day 1
Climb to Robert Blanc 2750m
Departure from Saint Gervais, to reach the hamlet of Chapieux (1,550m) (about 1.5 hours drive) at the start of the Vallée des Glaciers, at 1960m. Ascent to the Robert Blanc mountain hut (2,750m).
Height difference: + 790m
Day 2
Dôme des Glaciers ascent 3592m
Dôme des Glaciers (3592 m): snow trail.
Height difference: + 842 / - 1632m
The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants.
Register either directly online, or by returning the completed 2025 registration form to us by email, dated and signed.
For further information, please contact us by e-mail or telephone on +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We’ll be happy to guide you in the realization of your project.
All the practical information for the Dôme des Glaciers ascent.
Group sessions: Every Friday from mid-June to mid-September depending on the conditions
Private sessions: Every day from June to mid-September depending on the conditions and the availability in the hut.
If you are alone and want to benefit of a better price, you can choose the group formula.
Price of the group formula:
€520/ person (guaranteed departure from 3 subscriptions)
Private sessions:
1 participant: €1230 / person
2 participants: €695 / person
3 participants: €530 / person
4 participants: €430 / person
5 participants: €600 / person
6 participants: €530 / person
The price includes
The price does not include
The Dome des Glaciers ascent requires good physical preparation; it is intended for sporty people. On the second day, you will have to walk for about 6 hours, so you should prepare by practicing "cardio" during workouts. Endurance sports such as cycling, running or long walks are an ideal preparation. Endurance sports such as cycling, running or long walks are an ideal preparation.
Also remember that you will be hiking for 2 days with an 8-kilo backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so if you do go out, exercise with that extra weight.
You will evolve on an unmarked mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (glacier crevasses, serac falls, rock falls, avalanches, very low temperatures).
We are available to answer your questions.
Max. 4 people per guide.
Guaranteed departure in group sessions from 3 subscriptions.
You will be supervised by a UIAGM-certified mountain guide or mountain guide in training.
To be covered by an insurance «assistance-repatriation» is mandatory to participate in our stays. If you do not have «assistance-repatriation» insurance, we can offer you one at the price of €10 (5€/day). We also offer optional «cancellation» insurance at the price of €24 (€12/day). This insurance does not take into account the sporting character of our stays. More information in the cancellation and assistance repatriation insurance booklets.
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides' office (in the tourist office of the village) where you will meet your guide. If you cannot be present, the briefing can be done by phone. More details about how to travel by public transportation can be found on our "contact" page.
Technical equipment
You can rent the technical equipment at:
For Saint Gervais : Blanc Sports or Sports Unlimited
For les Contamines : Intersport
Clothing
Essential equipment
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like advice on your physical preparation, the choice of your equipment or the organization of your stay.
