We leave the Vert Lodge at 9 am to drive to Italy, 

You then begin your acclimatization by climbing to Chabod Hut. 

You walk up from Pont in about 3 hours of steep  & steady walking.

After arrival and refresh/ refuel, you will undertake training to ensure you are ready to cross the Glacier and climb the peak the next morning.

You start early for glacier training and an ascent of Gran Paradiso (4061m). 

This includes a glacier crossing and a final rocky scramble.  

The summit ascent usually takes about 5 hours and the descent around  3 1/2. 

After the climb, the Italian food/culture certainly adds to your trip.

You spend another night at the Chabod for acclimatization purposes. 

After your acclimatization night at the Chabod refuge, you will descend back to the car and drive back to Chamonix for some rest and relaxation. 

This is a chance to rest your legs and refuel. A crucial stage in aiding your success on  your main objective.  

You will now begin your summit attempt. 

Firstly, take advantage of the mountain infrastructure by using the Bellevue lift from Les Houches, then take the train to Nid. d'Aigle. 

You then ascend to Tete Rousse refuge.

You should then rest as much as you are able. 

You will get up at 2.00am for the most exciting day of your life. 

Firstly, you climb through the Grand Couloir, passing Gouter refuge, to summit Mt Blanc. This is a long, hard day. Expect to be constantly on the move for 10 hours. Good fitness and determination are required. 

We descend with care to the Gouter refuge and spend the night there. 

Today you will descend back to Chamonix. 

You will reverse the route up  - if everything has gone to plan you will be toasting your success in Chamonix by lunchtime, 1300. 

You can fly back that evening or take some time to enjoy the other sites and activities in Chamonix.