3.2 km away
Tête Blanche North-west Ridge.
A classic easy peak which provides a wonderful journey through high and beautiful mountains.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 715 m
- Descent
- 715 m
Aiguille du Tour via Arête de la Table
Arve Valley
Balme (Le Tour)
Chamonix
Vormaine
Balme
Single push alpinism at its finest..
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Alpine Climbing Extreme
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 774 m
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 11 km, 2034 vertical metres of ascent and 774 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
While we are not allowed to overnight in the mountains, I guess the single pushes need to get bigger.
This is a classic Chamonix alpine climb with some of the most stunning views in the valley!
Difficulty
Extreme
Long, committing and complex routes with difficult and sustained climbing on rock/ice and challenging route finding throughout. TD upwards.
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
3.2 km away
Tête Blanche North Face, 3412m
A short introductory North Face with a long approach and descent.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 767 m
3.2 km away
Aiguille du Tour, 3540m
A classic introductory alpine peak, with stunning views from the summit.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 785 m
- Descent
- 785 m
3.2 km away
Haute Route Glacier Trek Day 2 - Albert Premier Hut to the Cabane d'Orny
A gorgeous day across a wild glacier.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 725 m
- Descent
- 610 m
6.2 km away
Petite Aiguille Verte, North Face, 3512m
A breathtaking viewpoint via an interesting (but never particularly hard) route.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 891 m
- Descent
- 891 m
6.3 km away
Petite Verte
Although short, this route packs in plenty of adventure and has a wonderful high mountain ambience.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 264 m
- Descent
- 264 m
8.3 km away
Couvercle Hut Approach
A journey up the Vallée Blanche then ladders up to a remote hut in a wild and beautiful place
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 969 m
- Descent
- 183 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
Mont Blanc to Matterhorn : The Haute Route Glacier Trek
9 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Big Peaks, Big Challenges: Chamonix's tougher 4000ers
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