Snowshoeing hike on Mont Blanc with Skyway cable car in Courmayeur

Snowshoeing on Mont Blanc with the Skyway cable car in Courmayeur is a snowshoeing trip to the Mont Blanc massif at the Col du Géant. You will hike on a glacier together with a mountain guide, bonding with each other and walking at over 3,500m. A one-of-a-kind experience!

The meeting time for the hike is set for 8:45-9:00 am at the SkyWay cable car forecourt in Entrèves.

It will begin with the handover of snowshoes and the Alpine Guide's briefing on the day's program. You will ascend by cable car to Punta Helbronner 3,460 meters, the point from which your exciting snowshoe hike will begin.

You will then have the opportunity to climb to the panoramic terraces and listen to the Guide's explanation of the main peaks of the Mont Blanc massif and the glaciers.

Finally, you will go out onto the glacier and prepare your ropes. This is where your hike will begin following the itinerary proposed by the Guide.

The Skyway Monte Bianco cable car ticket costs €55 per person for Punta Helbronner. The ticket will be booked by the Guide, it is not necessary to book it yourself.

Hikes based on conditions:

1. Col du Toula
2. Col de Rochefort
3. Entreve Col

Technical equipment

• Ankle-high, waterproof, hard-soled warm mountain boots
• Snowshoes (to rent)
• Backpack
• Harness (provided by guide)

Recommended clothing

• Sunglasses or ski mask and sunscreen
• Ski cap and gloves
• Warm wool or fleece sweater and down jacket
• Ski pants, tights and ski socks
• Camera
• Packed lunch with water and, if possible, energy bars