1 km away
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
Dani Arnold Grandes Jorasses Speed Record
Arve Valley
Grandes Jorasses North Face Cassin Route 2 hours 4 minutes
Alpine Climbing Extreme
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 64 m
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 4.2 km
- Gradient
- 57˚
Mammut Pro Team Athlete Dani Arnold has set a new record time on the north face of the Grandes Jorasses. At the end of July, the 34-year old climbed the Walker Spur (4,208 meters) in the Mont Blanc massif on the Cassin route in 2 hours and 4 minutes. He now holds speed records on two out of the three legendary north faces in the Alps.
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Description
For the third summer in a row, Dani has been focusing on the Grand Jorasses north face project. In 2016 and 2017, weather conditions made any attempt impossible. Then, on July 27, 2018, it all finally came together: Dani caught a good weather window and good conditions to set a new record. The world-class alpinist conquered the north face with a height of over 1200m on the Cassin route in a sensational 2 hours and 4 minutes and was overwhelmed.
Full blog post: https://www.mammut.com/stories/dani-arnold-speed-record-on-grandes-jorasses-north-face/
Difficulty
Extreme
Long, committing and complex routes with difficult and sustained climbing on rock/ice and challenging route finding throughout. TD upwards.
Extreme Exposure
The majority of the route is "no fall" terrain.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
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Grandes Jorasses, SW Flank
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
4.2 km away
Les Droites, 4000m, S Ridge of E Summit
A remote mountain, famed by the routes on its N Face, is a challenging climb from any side.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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Aiguille de Moine, 3412m. S Face
A classic route up a rocky peak with legendary views of the Mont Blanc Massif
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 696 m
- Descent
- 696 m
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Aiguille Verte, 4122m. Whymper Couloir
One of the toughest classic 4000m peaks which enjoys some of the finest views in the range.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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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
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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
5.1 km away
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
5.1 km away
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
5.1 km away
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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Alpine Classics of the Mont Blanc Massif
15 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Chamonix's Classic Easier Mountaineering Routes
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Chamonix's 5 Easiest North Faces
9 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Big Peaks, Big Challenges: Chamonix's tougher 4000ers
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
High, Long and Serious : Traverse 5 Tough Alpine 4000ers
10 routes · Alpine Climbing
Exceptional Alpine Climbs above Courmayeur
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