Alpine climbing in Mont Blanc massif

Chamonix is famous for its amazing sceneries and exciting opportunities for climbing and mountaineering. 

On this trip, you will have the chance to explore one or more of the classic alpine climbing routes of the Mont Blanc massif. I'll choose one of these itineraries according to your experience and the route conditions:

Arête des Cosmiques

This is the most popular climb in the Chamonix area and a must-do for both beginners and experienced climbers.

Located in Aiguille du Midi, at the heart of the majestic Mont Blanc massif, you’ll find the unique rock towers of Arête des Cosmiques (also known as Cosmique ridge).

This is a nice classic ascent in mixed terrain (snow, ice, and rock), that requires some previous mountaineering experience and being in very good physical shape. It also allows you to enjoy some breathtaking Alpine views!

Due to its easy access (a short approach from Aiguille du Midi cable car), this route can be very crowded.

The whole route demands 4-5 hours of varied climbing, including rock climbing, ice climbing, and abseiling. Besides, there are sections with great exposure and parts that may require using crampons. The route has been graded as AD (fairly hard). 

Pointe Lachenal

This is a nice, short, and not very hard climb. It’s ideal for beginners seeking an introductory experience in the Alps and also for those who need training or acclimatization to climb higher objectives, like the iconic Mont Blanc.

It is easy to access from the Aiguille du Midi cable car. From the station, we’ll descend through the Aiguille du Midi ridge. Then, after a small slope, we’ll climb Pointe Lachenal ridge up to the summit. In fact, this peak has several summits, the highest of them at 3613 m.

Besides being a great training climb in mixed terrain, you’ll find stunning views to enjoy!

Aiguilles d’Entrèves

An exciting mountaineering traverse on the border between Italy and France. We’ll take the exposed ridge of Aiguilles d’Entrèves,  a 3604 m peak of the Mont Blanc massif.

The starting point of this route can be either the top of Aiguille du Midi (that can be reached by cable car) or the Torino Hut (on the Italian side). Because of the flexible itinerary, you can choose the duration of the adventure too.

During this traverse, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks like Mont Blanc du Tacul, Tour Ronde, and the Brenva face of Mont Blanc. 

Are you ready for a great adventure in the iconic Mont Blanc massif? Send a request to book this trip and let's go climbing together! 

If you are also planning to ascent Mont Blanc, you should check this 3-day ascent.