Traverse of the Grandes Jorasses, Day 2
Committed now, you continue your sensational journey, space-walking along the historic ridge.
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 417 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Alpine Climbing Routes in Aoste
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
Grandes Jorasses, SW Flank
An unforgettable journey through complex terrain for the 4000m peak connoisseur
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Approach to Durier Hut
A very long and remote day that can be halved by staying in the Plan Glacier Hut
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 102 m
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
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
Breithorn South Face to the Guide d'Ayas Hut
A popular route on a beautifully positioned peak.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 388 m
- Descent
- 817 m
Lyskamm il Naso Traverse to Gnifetti Hut
A condition dependent high altitude traverse over the shoulder of Lyskamm
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 636 m
- Descent
- 620 m
Castor traverse, 4223m
A classic high traverse of a major 4000m peak
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 823 m
- Descent
- 605 m
Pollux, 4092m
A relatively minor summit, but a 4000m peak nonetheless, surrounded by others.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 646 m
- Descent
- 646 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
Traverse of Aiguille de Toule, 3534m, W to E.
An aesthetic short traverse and a good introduction to steeper snow.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
Aiguille d'Entrèves traverse
An amazingly exposed rocky ridge, but never too hard, with incredible views
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 483 m
- Descent
- 483 m
Aiguilles Marbrées Traverse
A great training route that can be done in either direction, easier N to S as described.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 248 m
- Descent
- 249 m
Mont Blanc, 4808m. Pope Route from Gonella Hut.
A fantastic route from the wild Italian side of the mountain traversing to descend into France
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km