One of the big challenges is altitude. On top of this, given the glaciated conditions of Mont Blanc, you will also need experience using crampons and ice axe. Due to the possibility of encountering crevasses, all guided parties will be roped.
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Climbing Mont Blanc typically takes around three days. It is possible to summit with no technical mountaineering experience, but a very good level of fitness, strength and mental resilience is required - as is an expert local guide (unless you have extensive mountaineering experience).
Yet, when searching online for the world's most technically challenging mountains, Mont Blanc rarely even makes the Top 10. Instead, you'll find peaks in the Himalayas, like K2, Annapurna, and Everest, or Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, known for its rugged isolation and crippling temperatures.
The best time of year to climb Mont Blanc is between the months of June to September with the months of July and August considered the 'peak' period. This is because of the great and reliable weather experienced during the summer months throughout Europe.
Mont Blanc Massif has the highest peak in all of Europe. People die every year due to the high altitude and rock slides, making it arguably the most dangerous mountain to climb. There have been dozens of deaths every year. The total number of fatalities is between 6,000-8,000.
Annapurna I (Nepal)The deadliest mountain in the world is a specific ascent of Annapurna, another peak in the Himalayas. The route is so deadly because of an extremely steep face. Astonishingly, 58 people have died from just 158 attempts. It has the greatest fatality rate of any ascent in the world.
Technically, you do not need a guide to climb Mont Blanc. However, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider hiring a guide. For starters, the only people who should be considering climbing Mont Blanc without a guide are very experienced climbers with years of alpine climbing experience.