47 m away
Conscrits Hut to the Durier Hut via the Dômes de Miage
A staggeringly beautiful day of mountaineering through Himalayan-esque scenery
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 580 m
Tre la Tete traverse (Conscrit - Elisabetta Soldini)
Arve Valley
Albertville
A long high mountain traverse over the highest point of the Tre La Tete peaks.
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between April and July. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 12 km, 1843 vertical metres of ascent and 2263 vertical metres of descent. You'll need crampons, quickdraws, glacier kit, 2 ice axes and wires and friends to complete it safely.
Description
From Conscrits climb up to Col des Glaciers, follow the ridge to Central NW summit of Tre La Tete, to SE Central, then east summit before descending to the Valley in Italy.
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
Extreme Exposure
The majority of the route is "no fall" terrain.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Crampons
- Quickdraws
- Glacier kit
- 2 Ice Axes
- Wires and Friends
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Dômes de Miage Traverse
An über classic low grade route which is a perfect introduction to longer alpine climbs.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
5.5 km away
Royal Traverse- Aiguille du Bionnassay, Dôme du Goûter and Mont Blanc
The most amazing traverse of several 4000m peaks including the iconic Aiguille du Bionnassay and Mont Blanc
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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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
6.9 km away
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
8.3 km away
Approach to the Goûter Hut
A significant day itself accessing the highest guardian-ed hut in France.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 17 m
8.7 km away
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
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