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Mont Blanc, 4808m. Goûter Route.
The most popular route up the highest peak in Western Europe.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mont Blanc classic 2 days ascent
Chamonix
Les Houches
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Day 2: Refuge du Gouter - Summit - down to Nid d'Aigle or Bellevue
Alpine Climbing Severe
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 4.8 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 4.8 km, the route covers 18 km, 1183 vertical metres of ascent and 3222 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
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Description
Start from Gouter hut around 3am. The ascent is all the way on glaciers and the final part from Vallot follows a snow ridge. The descent is long and has to be considered as at least half of your day!
Difficulty
Severe
Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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Approach to the Goûter Hut
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- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 17 m
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Royal Traverse- Aiguille du Bionnassay, Dôme du Goûter and Mont Blanc
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- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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Mont Blanc, 4808m. Pope Route from Gonella Hut.
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- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
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Mont Blanc du Tacul, 4248m. Normal Route
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- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Descent
- 980 m
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Mont Blanc du Tacul, 4248m. Contamine Grisolle N Face
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- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 975 m
- Descent
- 975 m
5.4 km away
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
5.4 km away
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
5.4 km away
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
5.6 km away
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
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