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Oak Course
Location
Courmayeur
Estimated Duration
3 Days
Group size
1-2 participants
Level
Advanced
3-day technical mountaineering program based at Rifugio Torino. A logical progression from accessible ridges to great classics of the Mont Blanc massif, combining glacier, mixed, and airy ridges in a unique high mountain environment.
Complete and detailed itinerary This program is designed for mountaineers with previous experience who seek a logical progression in high mountain terrain within the Mont Blanc massif. The base at Rifugio Torino allows quick and efficient access to some of the most classic and aesthetic routes in the sector. The first day is intended as a day of active adaptation, but with real technical content. The Aiguilles Marbrées offer an accessible ridge to work on progression roped together, transition between snow and rock, and terrain reading, all in a clearly alpine environment. The second day represents a qualitative leap with the full traverse of Aiguille d’Entrèves. Here, the focus is on continuity, exposure, and the ability to move fluidly on an airy ridge. It is a key day to consolidate sensations and prepare the final objective. The third day is reserved for a great activity. The Dent du Géant represents an iconic summit, with a mix of mixed terrain and equipped climbing that makes it a complete and very recognizable ascent. It is an ideal option for those seeking a classic alpine experience. As an alternative, the Rochefort ridge offers a finer and more technical experience in alpine terms. Less vertical but more exposed and sustained, it is one of the most elegant lines in the massif and requires very good technique and suitable conditions. The structure of the program follows a clear logic: adaptation, consolidation, and final objective. All of this in one of the most prestigious settings of European mountaineering.
• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.
Cost
€1,750 per person
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.
• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.
• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.
• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.
• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.
• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.
• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.
• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.
Jordi Tosas
IFMGA guide
I’ve spent my life chasing mountains, snow, and wild places across the world — and I still feel the same excitement every time I set foot on a new route. I grew up by the sea, but everything changed when I was 9 years old and discovered the mountains. Since then, I’ve never stopped climbing, skiing, exploring, and learning from them. What began as a passion became my way of life. As a UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide, I’ve led and taken part in adventures across some of the most incredible and demanding landscapes on Earth: alpine-style ascents on 8,000-meter peaks, technical climbs, ski and snowboard expeditions, and route openings from the Arctic to Antarctica, through the Himalayas, Patagonia, deserts, jungles, and remote mountain ranges around the world. But for me, guiding is about much more than summits. It’s about sharing the experience, making good decisions in the mountains, adapting to every situation, and helping each person live something real and unforgettable. My work is built on years of experience, continuous training, mountain medicine, and a deep respect for nature and the people I guide. I’m based in Benasque, in the Pyrenees, although I’ve always felt like a nomad. The mountains have taught me freedom, resilience, and perspective — and they continue to do so every single day. I believe the most important thing is not just where you arrive, but how you live the journey to get there. And that’s exactly what I aim to offer in every trip, climb, or expedition I guide.