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Oak Course
Location
Courmayeur
Estimated Duration
6 Hours
Group size
1-2 participants
Day 1: Aiguille Marbrées traverse Grade PD to AD minus depending on the chosen variation. Estimated duration 3 to 4 hours round trip. Early cable car in Skyway around 7 Approach on the Glacier du Géant takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Climb the ridge from east to west with sections up to grade 3 and exposed parts. Reach the summit of Aiguille Marbrées at about 3535 meters. Descend via Col de Marbrées and return to Torino Hut across the glacier. In the afternoon rest and hydrate. Optional review of rope or crampon techniques. First night at Torino Hut. --- Day 2 Aiguilles d’Entrèves traverse Grade AD with exposed and mixed alpine terrain. Estimated duration 4 to 6 hours round trip. Early breakfast at Torino Hut around 5:00. Descend again to the Glacier du Géant. Climb the Aiguilles d’Entrèves from east to west. Enjoy classic ridge climbing with solid rock and sections up to grade 3+. Descend to Col d’Entrèves and return to Torino Hut. In the afternoon return to Punta Helbronner. Take the cable car back down to Courmayeur Price: 1 person: 300 2 people: 550
• harness
• belay device
• crampons
• ice axe
Day 1: Aiguille Marbrées Traverse - Early cable car in Skyway around 7 - Approach on the Glacier du Géant (30-45 minutes) - Climb the ridge from east to west (Grade PD to AD minus) - Reach summit of Aiguille Marbrées (3535 meters) - Descend via Col de Marbrées and return to Torino Hut - Optional review of rope or crampon techniques Day 2: Aiguilles d’Entrèves Traverse - Early breakfast at Torino Hut around 5:00 - Descend to Glacier du Géant - Climb Aiguilles d’Entrèves from east to west (Grade AD) - Descend to Col d’Entrèves and return to Torino Hut - Afternoon return to Punta Helbronner and cable car back to Courmayeur
Level
Intermediate
Cost
€300 per person
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• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.
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Didac Bartolome
IFMGA guide
I’m Didac, a IFMGA mountain guide, canyoning guide, ex-profreerider, surfer and paraglider. Now based in Switzerland. I’ve worked in the Alps, the Pyrenees, Norway, Iceland, and New Zealand, and I’ve explored a few more places along the way. Always happy to climb, ski, or go mountaineering with you all! Instagram: @didacguide