Mountaineering in France, guided ascents and treks 3 to 6 days
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Mountaineering in France, guided ascents and treks 3 to 6 days

Small group adventures with IFMGA guides, from the Écrins to Mont Blanc, huts and gites, rock and glacier in a single trip

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Why choose Wildhartt?

Certified expert guides

Every expedition is led by qualified, passionate guides trained for safety in the wild.

Small groups, authentic adventure

Human-sized groups for a genuine adventure, far from mass tourism.

Wild & preserved nature

We explore the most beautiful wild spaces while respecting ecosystems and local communities.

If you are craving summits, glaciers and sun warmed granite, our Mountaineering in France collection brings together guided courses, classic ascents and big alpine treks over 3 to 6 days, all in small groups with IFMGA mountain guides. From first light crampon sessions to airy rappels in the Verdon, expect ambitious yet accessible objectives, nights in mountain huts or village gites, a tight rope team vibe and sweeping views of the finest massifs.

On the menu: a five day introduction to alpinism in the Écrins that builds to Roche Faurio at 3730 m, the three day ascent of the Dômes de Miage via the Conscrits opposite Mont Blanc, three days of climbing in the Verdon to master multi pitch techniques and big rappels, the Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges followed by your first glacier summit on Tête Blanche, and a six day Tour of Mont Blanc capped by the Aiguille du Tour. Most departures run June to September, while the Verdon season stretches March to November. Technical equipment is provided or available to rent depending on the trip, so you can focus your energy on Mountaineering in France.

Our expeditions

15 expeditions
Climb Mont Aiguille: the birthplace of mountaineering
France

Climb Mont Aiguille: the birthplace of mountaineering

15 dates available
3 days
Climbing in the Verdon: tackling the legendary multi-pitch routes
France

Climbing in the Verdon: tackling the legendary multi-pitch routes

5 dates available
3 days
Dôme des Écrins ascent (4,015 m) from the Glacier Blanc
France

Dôme des Écrins ascent (4,015 m) from the Glacier Blanc

7 dates available
4 days
Climb the Aiguille du Tour: your first alpine summit
France

Climb the Aiguille du Tour: your first alpine summit

14 dates available
3 days
Climb Mont Blanc (4810m)
France

Climb Mont Blanc (4810m)

22 dates available
5 days
Climb Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc in 5 days
France

Climb Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc in 5 days

7 dates available
5 days
Intro to mountain climbing in the Écrins
France

Intro to mountain climbing in the Écrins

15 dates available
5 days
Ascent of the Dômes de Miage facing Mont Blanc
France

Ascent of the Dômes de Miage facing Mont Blanc

9 dates available
3 days
Climbing and packrafting around Lake Serre-Ponçon
France

Climbing and packrafting around Lake Serre-Ponçon

6 dates available
4 days
Intro to mountaineering in the Chamonix Valley
France

Intro to mountaineering in the Chamonix Valley

12 dates available
4 days
Intro to rock mountaineering in Chamonix
France

Intro to rock mountaineering in Chamonix

14 dates available
3 days
Ridge climbing in the Pyrenees over 3 days
France

Ridge climbing in the Pyrenees over 3 days

6 dates available
3 days
Canyoning, via ferrata and rock climbing in the Pyrenees
France

Canyoning, via ferrata and rock climbing in the Pyrenees

6 dates available
3 days
Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges and first glacier ascent
France

Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges and first glacier ascent

Dates on request
5 days
Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc and climb your first 3,500m peak
France

Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc and climb your first 3,500m peak

Dates on request
6 days

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What our travellers say

Real reviews from people who joined our guided expeditions.

Thibaut a été un guide génial et l'organisation complète etait super chouette. Je n'avais jamais fait d'escalade donc une première pour moi mais je me suis régalé Encore merci a Thibaut qui a été adorable
Top toujours a l’écoute et réponse rapide .
Chris, c'est le meilleur !
Augustin était un guide formidable. Même si mon français n'est pas très bon, je me suis toujours sentie intégrée au groupe, et toutes les informations techniques m'ont été présentées clairement, accompagnées de démonstrations très claires. Mais surtout, il était incroyablement sympathique et tout le groupe était adorable. Je n'oublierai jamais cette expérience.
Très bon choix pour le gîte et le programme. Le guide Amaury a été impeccable du début à la fin. Très pédagogue.
Très bons choix faits par l'équipe sur le logement, le guide Augustin et le programme.
Excellente expérience, du début à la fin. Wildhartt fait preuve d’un vrai sens du service : bonne gestion des imprévus, communication simple et efficace. Des souvenirs précieux à garder longtemps. Merci !
Une aventure géniale ! Je ne pensais pas apprendre autant en 2 jours seulement, avant de terminer avec une magnifique ascension le 3 ieme jour. Avec Thibault notre guide qui a mêlé instruction, confiance, et détente à la perfection !
Leuke tijd gehad. De gids zorgde voor een goede afwisseling tussen leermomenten, praktische oefeningen en prachtige tochten. Deze stemde hij af op ons niveau. De basisbeginselen van het alpinisme krijg je mee tijdens deze reis.Echt een top ervaring.
Incroyable experience en packraft dans les Ardennes Française !Une belle decouverte de l'expérience Packraft sur 3 jours.
Organisation parfaite, équipe au top, guides expérimentés, rien à dire hormis que tout était parfait 😍
Top! Super Expérience - Je viens de revenir de l expédition "Initiation à l'alpinisme dans les Ecrins" organisée par Wildhartt et j en suis tres satisfait: des paysages incroyables, acquisition de notions de base en alpinisme, un challenge physique, et une organisation au top! Bref, les objectifs promis sont bien atteints et plus encore! Comme nous a dit notre guide Olivier (super aussi!), l objectif etait de nous sortir de notre zone de confort tout en y prenant plaisir - c est fait! Merci a Wildhartt et Olivier.

Who is this for?

These trips suit fit hikers and motivated climbers who are confident on mountain trails and ready to move roped on glaciers or on long rock routes. Prior experience with crampons or climbing helps, but entry level formats exist in the Écrins and the Aiguilles Rouges. Expect 800 to 1500 metres of ascent per day, early starts and the camaraderie of small groups. If you want real alpine trekking and structured technical progression with an IFMGA guide, you are in the right place.


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