Mont Blanc ascent with optimal conditions

We had a beautiful ascent to the Mont Blanc from Jul 24 - 27.

The conditions (in the Grand Couloir and climbing up/down Aiguille du Goûter) were excellent: there was a little snow and there were not many people in this part of the route. On Jul 27 - as you may see from the pictures - there were a lot of people on the summit.

The critical points of this route should never be underestimated: On Jul 25, there was a deadly accident in the Grand Couloir, and the high altitude of the last part (during the summit day) required evacuations via helicopter. Shockingly, when we were crossing the Grand Couloir on descent, there were people blocking the route and enjoying the view in the most dangerous part of the entire route. Thus, make sure you have the same understanding of risks when you are following people through the Grand Couloir.

The experience was great, especially due to our guide. The staff in all huts was very friendly (of course it's important to take care of the reservations early enough). The Mont Blanc Tramway was not working reliably and we had to hike from Bellevue to Nid d'Aigle two times.

Waypoints:
  Jul 24 Les Houches => Nid d'Aigle
  Jul 25 Nid d'Aigle => Chamonix (for a gear check with the guide) => Refuge Tete Rousse
  Jul 26 Refuge Tete Rousse => Refuge Goûter
  Jul 27 Refuge Goûter => Mont Blanc => Refuge Tete Rousse => Nid d'Aigle => Les Houches