The Innominata Ridge embodies the true spirit of classic alpinism: isolation, beauty, and technical difficulty. It is a perfect choice for experienced climbers looking for a memorable adventure on one of Mont Blanc's most spectacular routes:
Technical and wild terrain, a mix of rock climbing, exposed ridges, and steep ice slopes;
Rarely climbed and highly aesthetic, an adventurous alternative to the normal routes;
A major physical and mental challenge, requiring endurance and solid high-altitude mountaineering skills.

Route Overview:

Approach
The climb starts from Val Veny, with a long approach to Rifugio Monzino (2590 m).
From there, the route continues to Bivacco Eccles (3850 m), the base camp for the ridge. Reaching the bivouac is already a technical ascent over glaciers and rocky ridges.

Ascent on the Innominata Ridge
The ridge begins with sections of rock climbing (up to IV+ grade) and mixed terrain with snow and ice.
The route is exposed and demanding, featuring sharp ridges and steep rock walls.
After passing the Punta Innominata (3900 m), the climb continues on mixed ground with steep slopes leading to the Bosses Ridge.

Final section and Mont Blanc summit
The last part follows the Bosses Ridge to the summit of Mont Blanc (4809 m).
After a long ascent, the reward is an incredible panoramic view over the Alps.

Descent
The descent is usually via one of the Mont Blanc normal routes at the discretion of the Guide.

Starting point: Val Veny, Italy
Elevation gain: 3280 m
Difficulty: TD
Duration: 2 days
Lodging: Eccles bivouac
Main challenges: technical rock and mixed climbing, complex navigation, high altitude, and unpredictable conditions
Group: maximum 1 person each mountain guide

Mountain guide price for the Innominata Ridge mountaineering experience

Private negotiation

To reserve a IFMGA-UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides for climbing the Innominata Ridge to the summit of Mont Blanc, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the Mont Blanc ascent.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the mountaineering experience.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.