Dent du Géant

Experience the thrill of the Dent du Géant climb, one of the most iconic alpine routes in the Mont Blanc massif. This Dent du Géant mountaineering ascent combines glacier travel, rock climbing, and breathtaking views over the Rochefort Ridge and Grandes Jorasses.
Perfect for ambitious mountaineers, the Dent du Géant climb offers a challenging yet accessible introduction to high-level alpine adventures.

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2 Days
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Jun - Sep
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THE PROGRAM:

Prepare for a thrilling Dent du Géant climb on one of the most iconic spires of the Mont Blanc massif.
This Dent du Géant ascent leads you via the Normal Route from the Torino Hut, crossing glaciers, fixed ropes, and exposed rocky sections.
Standing proudly above Courmayeur, the Dent du Géant captivates climbers with its stunning verticality and breathtaking panorama over Mont Blanc, the Rochefort Ridge, and the Grandes Jorasses.
It’s the ideal adventure for those seeking to take the next step into more demanding alpine climbs, a perfect “test climb” before tackling technical summits like the Matterhorn.
Certified guides accompany you on this Dent du Géant mountaineering ascent, ensuring safety, expert instruction, and an unforgettable experience at 4,013 m.

How to approach the Dent du Géant


Previous experiences recommended:

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Dent du Géant GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

PRIVATE TOUR
  • 1050€ per person with 1 participant

THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation)
  • liability insurance
  • overnight stay in a refuge with half board
  • tickets for lift facilities
  • booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €30/day per person while supplies last
  • transfers
  • extra meals and beverages for client and Guide
  • nonspecificato

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

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Dent du Géant ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Meeting point: 3:00PM, parking of the Skyway cable car in Courmayeur (fraz. Entrèves)

Check of the technical equipement and short briefing with the Guide.
Transfer to the Skyway cable car, ascent with the lifts and arrival at the Torino refuge (3,375 m).
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.

Ascent height difference: 650 m
Ascent / descent time: 6-8 h

Wake up in the refuge and start early to head towards the Giant’s Tooth. You walk on an easy track until you reach the steep gully that leads to the start of the wall towards the famous Dent du Géant “gum”. The terrain is mixed, with stretches of snow and easy rock passages. Once at the base of the Gengiva, you begin to climb the actual climbing section. Sustained passages are faced (IV-V degree), often quite exposed.
The fixed ropes (ropes) facilitate some more physical passages and facilitate the ascent in the most demanding passages.
The climb is divided into a sequence of 6 rope pitches.
From the end of the gum, with an IV shot, you go up to reach the west wall; the second pitch is simpler (III) and leads to a solid bolt stop, where the fixed ropes begin. The shot that follows (even if given only by IV) has an impressive exposure and a non-trivial difficulty. The fourth pitch (V +) is athletic and tiring: it starts on the ridge, to finish, after an ascending blade-crack to the right, in the famous completely vertical wall-dihedral. The fifth pitch (IV +) continues vertically, to end along the ridge area that leads close to Punta Sella (4,009 m). The sixth pitch (IV) climbs a short smooth slab and takes the south-west peak to the top of Punta Sella (4.009 m). Finally, you go along an aerial ridge slightly downhill; a vertical jump of about 4 m leads to a length of fixed rope, to reach the notch between the two peaks and, from here, Punta Graham (4,014 m).
The descent is carried out by rappelling up to the “Gum” and then following the normal way of ascent.
Return to the Torino Refuge for a well-deserved celebratory beer and take the cable car back to the starting parking lot.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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mountaineering boots
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backpack 30 l
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climbing helmet
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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.