Alpine Logistics

After an unstable summer in the Alps this year, late season conditions have been perfect across the entire alpine arc. Local guide Luca Machetto is making the most of it and has spent several weeks with clients in the Monte Banco Massif.

A group from the UK came to attempt the summit of Monte Bianco. They spent the first few days acclimatising by ascending, amongst other things, to Col du Passon (3028m) and Tete Blanche (3429m). 

The weather over Monte Bianco deteriorated towards the end of the week but they managed to end the trip on a high by moving to the near-by Gran Paradiso massif, which was unaffected by the low pressure system. They summited Gran Paradiso itself via the Normal Route (4061m).

Finally, Luca completed the famous Tour du Mont Blanc with a group from Israel.  Departing from Courmayeur they crossed through into Switwerland via Col Ferret, then France and Chamonix before returning to Courmayeur, all in 7 days of blissful sunshine. This was done hut to hut with a bag transfer service, so no heavy packs!