Guidebook
Arc'teryx Academy 2021
The 10th Edition of the Arc'teryx Academy in Chamonix
Hillary Allen on the upper sections of the VK Creative Commons: Attribution
Hillary Allen enjoying the views - and the wild fruit! Creative Commons: Attribution
From the Church to the summit! Creative Commons: Attribution
Coming out of the trees on the climb up from Montroc Creative Commons: Attribution
On the Posettes ridgeline, the Aiguille Verte in the background Creative Commons: Attribution
Nearing the summit of the Aiguillette des Posettes
The Aiguillette des Posettes and the Le Tour glacier Creative Commons: Attribution
Running towards the Col de Balme Creative Commons: Attribution
Approaching the Col de Balme Creative Commons: Attribution
Sunrise looking into the Cirque Maudit from close to the Torino Hut
Looking across at the Tour Ronde and Grand Capucin
Midway across the traverse in dry, late season conditions
Description
For this 10th edition, the schedule will be a hybrid format of clinics and activations in the Chamonix valley, in parallel with a digital line-up of films and speakers – all brought to you by our team of world-leading mountain guides and athletes. The full program schedule will be announced in May.
A taste of some of the routes in and around Chamonix.
For all the information, head to: https://chamonix.arcteryxacademy.com
Petit Balcon Sud Loop
Petit Balcon Sud Loop
Chamonix
7.7 km
235 m
235 m
A short loop on one of the best sections of the Petit Balcon Sud trail.
Easy
Private
Petit Balcon Loop
Petit Balcon Loop
Chamonix
20.8 km
702 m
702 m
A classic loop around the Chamonix Valley.
Easy
Private
Le Kilomètre Vertical (VK)
Le Kilomètre Vertical (VK)
Chamonix
8.5 km
1,020 m
1,022 m
My favourite run in Chamonix
Difficult
Private
Brevent par Bellachat
Brevent par Bellachat
Chamonix
3 - 4 hrs
8.6 km
1,421 m
14 m
Brevent par Bellachat
Difficult
Private
Aiguillette des Posettes
Aiguillette des Posettes
Chamonix
14.1 km
1,069 m
1,069 m
A summit at the head of the Chamonix Valley
Difficult
Private
Aiguillette des Houches
Aiguillette des Houches
Chamonix
3 - 4 hrs
9.2 km
880 m
880 m
A pleasant hike with views of the Mont Blanc Massif
Moderate
Private
Vallée Blanche Traverse
Vallée Blanche Traverse
Chamonix
5.8 km
367 m
A wonderful high mountain journey through huge, wild mountains
Moderate
Private