THE PROGRAM:
Important mountain in the Mont Blanc massif, on the border that divides France from Italy. The north side of the Aiguille de Toula overlooks the Gigante glacier while the southern side overlooks the Toula glacier. The summit is located between the Aiguille d’Entrèves (3,604m) in the south-west and the Grand Flambeau (3,566m) in the east. Thanks to its proximity to Punta Helbronner, reachable with the Skyway cable car, the Aiguille de Toula is a very popular peak. The normal route develops along a climbing path on broken rocks. The approach to the start of the route is covered on a glacier: for this reason, it is essential to move carefully. In addition to the normal route, suitable for a first introduction to alpine climbing, the Aiguille de Toula offers more demanding routes, especially on the steep north-western side.
The Toula glacier is a destination of great interest for expert skiers during the winter season.
The simplest approach to the Aiguille de Toula is from Punta Helbronner (3,462 m), reachable by cable car from Entréves village (Courmayeur).
Aiguille du Toula GROUP DEPARTURES
RATES
- 580€ per person with 1 participant
- 400€ per person with 2 participants
- 330€ per person with 3 participants
- 280€ per person with 4 participants
- 260€ per person with 5 participants
THE RATE INCLUDES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
- loan of personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet)
- tickets for lift facilities
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers)
THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- transfers, meals and accommodation
LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions
LIVE THE ADVENTURE
We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.
SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions
Aiguille du Toula ASCENT DAY BY DAY
Difference in altitude: 300m
Ascent/descent time: 3/5 h
Meeting point: Courmayeur Skyway ticket office for material check and short briefing
From Punta Helbronner, we will wear the crampons to reach the Colle des Flambeaux (3,407 m) towards the Colle de Toula (3,411 m), between the Aiguille de Toula and the Grand Flambeau (3,566 m).
After a short 40° steep slope, we will keep up on a rocky slope until the top ridge. In a few minutes will arrive to the summit and could enjoy the panoramic view on Mont Blanc massif.
The descent will be by the same way of the ascent.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
NOTES
- It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
- Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by they respective owners. without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
- The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
- PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
- The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening / closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
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