I know this is a dreaded route on this forum but someone might be able to clear something up.
My ultra running friend wants to climb Mont Blanc in a oner from the valley. The Gouter route seems the obvious choice. Would we be turned away with the new rules? Or will the route be free of reservation checkers because we will be starting in the evening? A bag drop the day or two before would be beneficial too.
Does anyone have relevant recent experience with this?