The famous Vallee Blanche route, looking at the recession of the Mer de Glace glacier
Statistics
16
m
2,080
m
44
max°
Difficulty
FATMAP difficulty grade
Severe
Description
The Vallee Blanche - this is one of the iconic routes in Chamonix, starting at the Aiguille du Midi and heading down the Vallee Blanche to the mer de glace. In terms of skiing it is relatively easy but you need to have good mountaineering skills and understanding as it is on an ever (and rapidly) changing glacier.