Traverse of the Grandes Jorasses, Day 1
A long and very committing route of the highest calibre
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 902 m
- Descent
- 430 m
Aiguille du Midi
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Routes in Aiguille du Midi
Mont Blanc du Tacul, 4248m. Contamine Grisolle N Face
A characterful N Face in a wild location, but with relatively easy access.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 975 m
- Descent
- 975 m
Grotte de Glace
A must-do visit to an ice cave carved in the Mer de Glace glacier.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 225 m
- Descent
- 225 m
Grand Balcon Nord
Packed with incredible views—likely the best bang-for-your-buck hike in Chamonix!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 186 m
- Descent
- 587 m
Couvercle Hut Approach
A journey up the Vallée Blanche then ladders up to a remote hut in a wild and beautiful place
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 969 m
- Descent
- 183 m
Aiguille du Midi, 3842m. Cosmiques Arête
An iconic and accessible route with great and varied climbing, with amazing exposure down to Chamonix
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 299 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Mont Blanc du Tacul, 4248m. Normal Route
Though this a normal route it is a relatively steep route up a N Face and is an avalanche black spot
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Descent
- 980 m
Mont Blanc, 4808m. The 3 Monts Route
A huge day out through very complicated glacial terrain to the highest peak in Western Europe
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
Royal Traverse- Aiguille du Bionnassay, Dôme du Goûter and Mont Blanc
The most amazing traverse of several 4000m peaks including the iconic Aiguille du Bionnassay and Mont Blanc
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Vallée Blanche Traverse
A wonderful high mountain journey through huge, wild mountains
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 367 m
- Descent
- 688 m
Midi - Plan Traverse
A truly classic route, which is serious and exposed but not technically difficult.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 700 m
- Descent
- 700 m
Mont Blanc North Face
A satisfyingly long descent from the Alps' highest summit.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
Tour du Mont Blanc: Champex to Les Chapieux
A long day with two long climbs passing through three countries and beautiful alpine scenery.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 69 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 3 km
Col du Diable
Not to be confused with its bigger brother, the Diable Couloir. A great intro to the bigger lines on the legendary East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 844 m
- Descent
- 844 m
Diable Couloir
One of the best and longest extreme couloirs in the Mont Blanc Massif
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 957 m
- Descent
- 957 m
Jager Couloir
Another gem of a steep line on the East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 896 m
- Descent
- 896 m