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
Skyway Monte Bianco
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Routes in Skyway Monte Bianco
Deant du Geant, 4013m
A popular and exposed route to a stunning granite spire, with epic views.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 725 m
- Descent
- 725 m
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
Tour Ronde North Face.
A megaclassic rite of passage for the budding N Face alpinist.
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 655 m
- Descent
- 655 m
Aiguille de Toule, N Face
A great introduction to one of the more accessible N faces in the area.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 290 m
- Descent
- 290 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
Tour Ronde, 3792m. Normal Route (E Face)
A relatively short route to a fantastic summit with breathtaking views of the S side of Mont Blanc
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 669 m
- Descent
- 669 m
Guidebooks in Skyway Monte Bianco
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Chamonix's Ultimate Steep Skiing Ticklist
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
10 of the Best Lift-Accessed Ski Lines in the World
4 routes · Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking the World-Famous Tour du Mont Blanc
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 10 Best Steep Ski Lines in Chamonix
3 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Royal Traverse of Mont Blanc - 41 Epic Kilometres
5 routes · Alpine Climbing
Mont Blanc's Classic Routes
12 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Alpine Classics of the Mont Blanc Massif
15 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking