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
Refuge Albert 1er
Arve Valley
Balme (Le Tour)
Chamonix
Vormaine
Balme
Ascent to Albert 1er Hut, no lift
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 0 m
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
Beautiful and moderately difficult hike to spectacular Albert 1er Hut without using the lift. Starting in the village of Le Tour, crossing alpine forest we quickly find ourselves on a barren ridge of glacier moraine. Spectacular journey on its own or as part of approach for alpine ascents higher up.
Description
You might need crampons and an axe in spring/beginning of summer.
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+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
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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
6.4 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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