Embark on an extraordinary expedition with ThruSummits as we introduce you to the climb of The Dent du Geant. Standing proudly against the sky on the ridge above Courmayeur, its dramatic vertical face captivates every mountain lover. From the summit, you’ll be rewarded with unrivaled views of Mont Blanc, Cresta di Rochefort, and Grandes Jorasses. This ascent is perfectly suited for those beginning to embrace the challenges of sustained mountaineering—a brilliant “test trip” before advancing to more technically demanding climbs like the Matterhorn.
| RATES |
| Fee: 1000 € per person (minimum 1 participant) |
| INCLUDED |
| Assistance by a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide |
| 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 help with refuge and lift reservations) |
| NOT INCLUDED |
| Research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended: €5 per person for 3 days) |
| Rental of personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons, and helmet) at €30 per day per person while supplies last |
| Transfers |
| Extra meals and beverages for both client and guide |
| Any items not explicitly mentioned under “INCLUDED” |
Additional information
| Location | Alps |
|---|---|
| Level | High |
| Duration | 2 Dyas |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Day 1: Torino Refuge (3,375 m)
Meeting point: 3:00 PM at the parking of the Skyway cable car in Courmayeur (fraz. Entrèves)
Briefing: Check of the technical equipment and short briefing with the Guide.
Transfer: Board the Skyway cable car, ascend with the lifts, and arrive at the Torino Refuge (3,375 m).
Overnight: Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Day 2: Ascent & Climb via the Giant’s Tooth and Punta Graham
Ascent height difference: 650 m
Ascent / descent time: 6-8 h
Wake up in the refuge early and head towards the Giant’s Tooth. Walk on an easy track until you reach the steep gully that marks the start of the wall leading to the famous Dent du Géant “gum.” The terrain is mixed with stretches of snow and easy rock passages. At the base of the Gengiva, begin the actual climbing section with sustained passages (IV-V degree) and significant exposure. Fixed ropes help negotiate the most demanding parts.
The climb is divided into 6 rope pitches:
– Pitch 1: An IV pitch to reach the west wall.
– Pitch 2: A simpler III pitch that leads to a solid bolt stop where fixed ropes begin.
– Pitch 3: A subsequent IV pitch with impressive exposure and moderate difficulty.
– Pitch 4: An athletic and tiring V+ pitch starting on the ridge, finishing with an ascending blade-crack into a vertical wall-dihedral.
– Pitch 5: A continuing IV+ pitch along the ridge towards Punta Sella (4,009 m).
– Pitch 6: A IV pitch climbing a short, smooth slab that reaches the south-west peak at the top of Punta Sella (4,009 m).
Finally, traverse an aerial ridge slightly downhill; a vertical jump of about 4 m leads to a fixed rope section that brings you to the notch between the two peaks and onto Punta Graham (4,014 m).
For the descent, rappel up to the “Gum” and then follow the normal route of ascent. Conclude the day with a well-deserved celebratory beer at the Torino Refuge and take the cable car back to the starting parking lot.
• Participants must follow all guidance from Thrusummit’s mountain guides before and during the activities, and accept any adjustments made to the programme for their own safety.
• Charges for lift facilities, transfers, and mountain lodges are determined by their respective operators, and Thrusummit cannot be held liable for any resulting changes.
• Any rates listed under “The rate does not include” are approximate and may be subject to change.
• Thrusummit reserves the right to modify any route or activity schedule based on weather, access, available refuges, and participants’ fitness levels.
• Dates for activities may shift due to factors like weather, snow, or terrain conditions. They also depend on the seasonal or yearly opening and closing of lift facilities, which is set by those operators and is beyond Thrusummit’s control.
