Mont Blanc Blog
Practical guides, technical sheets and advice written to help you understand, prepare for and succeed on the Mont Blanc ascent.
Written by Victor Michel — history enthusiast and passionate alpinist based in Chamonix
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Fred Souchon: guide, PGHM rescuer and vol-bivouac pioneer on Mont Blanc
Portrait of Fred Souchon, high-mountain guide and rescuer at the Chamonix PGHM, mountaineer and pioneer of vol-bivouac around Mont Blanc.
Read the article NewsUTMB 2026 Schedule: Start Times and Locations for All 8 Races
Full UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026 schedule: dates, start times and locations for all 8 races, from August 24 to 30 in Chamonix, Courmayeur and Orsières.
Read the article NewsMont Blanc speed record: the feat of Equy and Jacquemoud
On April 25, 2026, Samuel Equy and Mathéo Jacquemoud completed the Chamonix–Mont Blanc round trip on skis in 4h41min24, a new record.
Read the article SafetyMountain sickness on Mont Blanc: symptoms, prevention and what to do
AMS, HACE, HAPE on Mont Blanc: recognize the symptoms of altitude sickness, prevent it and know when to turn back or call for rescue.
Read the article PreparationTraining for Mont Blanc: 12-month plan
Complete training plan to physically prepare for the Mont Blanc ascent: cardio, elevation gain, strength, acclimatization and preparation summits at 4,000 m.
Read the article LogisticsWhen to go to Mont Blanc? The best time month by month
June, July, August or September? Snow conditions, weather, crowds and optimal windows for climbing Mont Blanc.
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UTMB 2026 Schedule: Start Times and Locations for All 8 Races
Full UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026 schedule: dates, start times and locations for all 8 races, from August 24 to 30 in Chamonix, Courmayeur and Orsières.
Mont Blanc speed record: the feat of Equy and Jacquemoud
On April 25, 2026, Samuel Equy and Mathéo Jacquemoud completed the Chamonix–Mont Blanc round trip on skis in 4h41min24, a new record.
