18 m 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
Crossing Glacier du Géant
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
Skyway Monte Bianco
Crossing from Aiguille du Midi to Torino Hut
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 339 m
- Descent
- 790 m
- Low Point
- 3.1 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 7.1 km, 339 vertical metres of ascent and 790 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Starting on top of Aiguille du Midi cable car, first we descent intimidating snow ridge on its eastern flank. After that, it is glacier walk across Glacier du Géant to Torino Hut for good Italian coffee.
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 975 m
- Descent
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- 5.8 km
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- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
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- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 725 m
- Descent
- 725 m
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- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 248 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
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