Monzino-Borelli traverse

Experience the Monzino Borelli via ferrata tour, a two-day alpine adventure on the spectacular south face of Mont Blanc. This itinerary combines via ferratas, easy climbs, and glacier crossings, linking Rifugio Monzino to Bivacco Borelli in a breathtaking environment. Perfect for those who want to approach the wild heart of Mont Blanc safely, this tour offers pure alpine emotion and stunning scenery.

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Duration
2 Days
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Period
Jul - Sep
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690€€
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THE PROGRAM:

Explore the stunning Monzino Borelli via ferrata tour on the south face of Mont Blanc for a unique alpine adventure.
This two-day Monzino to Borelli traverse links Rifugio Monzino and Bivacco Borelli, crossing exposed cables, fixed ropes, and glacier edges in one of the Alps’ most dramatic settings.

The south face of Mont Blanc offers an exclusive and majestic scenery, known worldwide as a testing ground even for expert mountaineers.
Here, impressive granite pillars, tormented glaciers, and open-air ridges so sharp they seem inviolable create an unforgettable environment.
Yet, this itinerary is perfect even for those who are not expert climbers, offering a fascinating route among via ferratas and easy climbing passages.

Under certified guidance, the Monzino Borelli tour Mont Blanc teaches rope handling, safety techniques, and progression on mixed terrain, always in small groups of two or three participants.
Departing from Val Veny, you’ll cross the legendary Col Chasseur and admire iconic peaks such as the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey.
Thanks to the overnight stay in the huts, you’ll experience the real mountaineering spirit — surrounded by wild nature and breathtaking alpine views.

Book your next Monzino Borelli alpine traverse and immerse yourself in the pure essence of Mont Blanc, where adventure, safety, and beauty come together.

How to approach the Monzino-Borelli traverse


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Monzino-Borelli traverse GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

GROUP DEPARTURES
  • 690€ per person in open group

PRIVATE TOUR
  • 1080€ per person with 1 participant
  • 690€ per person with 2 participants
  • 510€ per person with 3 participants

THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • liability insurance
  • safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
  • overnight stay in a refuge with half board
  • pic-nic for the day of ascension
  • loan of eventual personal gear (harness, helmet, via ferrata gear)

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • transfers, meals and accommodation
  • Extra meals and beverages, for the clients and for the 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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Monzino-Borelli traverse ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Monzino hut

elevation gain: 930m
ascent descent time: 4/5h

Meeting with the Guide at the parking area in Freney village, in Veny Valley.
We start on the path leading to Marmotte lake. Following for the Miage moraine. A little further, at a large boulder, begin the yellow stamps leading to the visible canal west of the Aiguille du Châtelet. From this point start the cables of the Luigi Glarey via ferrata, which will be the signpost for the first part of the climb. Once out of the canal, we will walk along the grassy slope that flanks the Aiguille du Châtelet (yellow stamps), up to the foot of the Brouillard moraine. The trail leads up to the base of the glacier. With the necessary precautions, you can enter the first flat part, even without the use of crampons. After the visit to the glacier, we return to the shoulder of the Châtelet. From here to the comfortable path that leads to Monzino hut, passing by what remains of the historic Capanna Gamba.
Dinner and overnight at the hut.

If you are trained enough, you can combine your stay at Monzino hut with a visit to the tip of the Châtelet, from which you can enjoy an incomparable view. The route is equipped with cables.

Traverse towards Borelli refuge, passing by Col Chasseur

elevation gain: 300m
elevation loss: 1,240m
ascent-descent time: 6/8h

Wake up and breakfast at Monzino hut. Start by going down the first two stretches of via ferrata of the normal path of access to Rifugio Monzino. At the height of the Freney Glacier tongue, we cross a plateau towards Mont Rouge du Peuterey. Going up at a large couloir, we meet the cables of the Peuterey ferrata, towards Col Chasseur. From the pass you go up another fifty meters towards Mont Rouge. We will then easily reach the first and second “Platta de Zaneno”. These are two comfortable flat belvederes with breathtaking views of the Aiguille Noire, the Rocher Gruber, the Piloni del Freney and the entire Val Veny. At the end of the well-deserved refreshment break, we will descend to Col Chasseur. From here, taking the path equipped with metal cable, in a short time we will reach the Fauteuil des Allemands and then the Borelli refuge. The break at the refuge, which usually hosts those tempting their ascent to Cresta della Noire and the Integrale di Peuterey, is highly recommended. To return to the valley, you have to go down the stretch of via ferrata of the path that connects the Peuterey Forest to Borelli. Once reached the bottom of the valley, a comfortable path leads you back to the car park of Freney, where you close this magnificent loop at the foot of the most severe peaks of the Alps.

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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harness
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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.