Desk to Summit: Ascent & Elite
Our ‘Desk to Summit’ packages will get you fully conditioned mentally and physically for a Mont Blanc attempt. They both include a 3-month online personal training package, mountaineering conditioning trips to North Wales, and a fully guided 5 day expedition to the Alps on the Mont Blanc massif.
D2S: Ascent and D2S: Elite 2025 and 2026 are now booking
Training start dates and Mont Blanc Expedition dates have been confirmed for 2025 and Mont Blanc Expedition dates have been set now for 2026. Once you have booked we will send you a list of the Mountain Conditioning trips in Wales we are running for you to choose which ones work for you and your team.
D2S: Ascent Package
£3,950
Preparation
- 1:1 Personal Training with a one of our Strength and Condition team members:
- 2 Fitness and Movement report (before and after)
- 3 months adaptive fitness programme
- Weekly PT catch up
- 2 x 1 day 4:1 Guided North Wales Mountain Conditioning Sessions including:
- The “Welsh 3000s”. 24 hour challenge covering 14 peaks over 50kms
- Classic Scrambles (Grade 1). Either the North Face Tryfan or the Snowdon Horseshoe
- Access to training advice, videos, community and OutlierAscent affiliated kit and deals
Mont Blanc Expedition
- 5 days 2:1 guiding and glacier travel training with an IFMGA Guide in the Alps
- An attempt of Mont Blanc plus at least 1 other Acclimatisation Peak over 4000m
- 3 Mountain Hut nights with breakfast and dinner included
- Mountain transport in and around the huts, utilising gondoliers / trains and other local transport where necessary.
- Alpine Kit Hire including:
- B2/3 Alpine Boots (depending on conditions)
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Helmet
- Ice Axe
- 12 point Crampons
- Carabiners
- High Alpine Mountain Insurance for peace of mind on the expedition
- Airport Transfers to and from Geneva airport to Chamonix, based around team flight arrival and departures.
- 3 nights accommodation in the Chamonix Valley at a minimum 3* hotel with breakfast included on days 1, 3 and 6
Post Mont Blanc
- A team ‘Mont Blanc Movie’ for the group utilising the GoPro and camera footage taken by the team and guides during your training and expedition.
- Last but not least, extensive bragging rights!
D2S: Elite Package
£5,250
Preparation
- 1:1 Personal Training with a one of our Strength and Condition team members:
- 2 Fitness and Movement report (before and after)
- 3 months adaptive fitness programme
- Weekly PT catch up
- 3 x 1 day, 4:1 Guided North Wales Mountain Conditioning Sessions including:
- The “Welsh 3000s”. 24 hour challenge covering 14 peaks over 50kms
- Classic Scrambles (Grade 1). Either the North Face Tryfan or the Snowdon Horseshoe
- The Fan Dance. A legendary SAS training route in the Brecon Beacons as a great introduction to the mountains, the fitness requirements needed in the mountains and your expedition team.
- Access to training advice, videos, community and OutlierAscent affiliated kit and deals
Mont Blanc Expedition
- 5 days 2:1 guiding and glacier travel training with an IFMGA Guide in the Alps
- An attempt of Mont Blanc plus at least 1 other Acclimatisation Peak over 4000m
- 3 Mountain Hut nights with breakfast and dinner included
- Mountain transport in and around the huts, utilising gondoliers / trains and other local transport where necessary.
- Alpine Kit Hire including:
- B2/3 Alpine Boots (depending on conditions)
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Helmet
- Ice Axe
- 12 point Crampons
- Carabiners
- High Alpine Mountain Insurance for peace of mind on the expedition
- Airport Transfers to and from Geneva airport to Chamonix, based around team flight arrival and departures.
- 3 nights accommodation in the Chamonix Valley at a minimum 4* hotel with breakfast and dinner included on days 1, 3 and 6
Post Mont Blanc
- A team ‘Mont Blanc Movie’ for the group made by our film crew utilising the GoPro, drones, Film Cameras and footage taken by the team and guides during your training and expedition. This will include:
- Training and build up to the expedition
- Expedition itself
- Interviews during and after the adventure
- Invitation to an Outlier Ascents Hosted Film Night for you and your team along with friends, family and sponsors to watch and relive the adventure, in a local venue to the team.
- Last but not least, extensive bragging rights!
Our ‘Desk-to-Summit’ packages offer a 3 month personalised and adaptable training program focused on building strength, endurance and resilience for the Alps.
Gain important mountain experience on our 4:1 guided trips in Wales, gaining essential scrambling exposure and developing mental resilience.
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Geneva Transfers, Accommodation, Technical Kit, 2:1 IFMGA Guides and Insurance have you covered and ready for your expedition to the Alps and attempt on Mont Blanc.
Finally enjoy your exploits at an exclusive film night showcasing your Mont Blanc movie to your friends and family.
“A great experience with well structured training and a superbly well organised expedition. Thank you.”
Louis Hart – Director, Future Regeneration Ltd