Join Antonin, a SNGM certified guide, on this mountaineering expedition following Arête des Cosmiques. Discover one of the best climbing routes in the Mont Blanc massif.
Group
Alps
1 Day
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Arête des Cosmiques, or Cosmiques Ridge, is a very popular mountaineering route in the Mont Blanc. And there are many reasons for its popularity! It stands between the border of Italy and France, and it is the perfect ascent for climbers that wish to gain confidence and tackle bigger ascents. Also, it offers the perfect mixed terrain, so that even expert mountaineers can challenge themselves here.
Due to its unique varied terrain, it’s also the ideal introduction to mixed climbing, as we’ll cross different patches of snow and rock. Also, this route is rated as AD – Assez Difficile or Fairly Hard. But sometimes it even reaches a PD or PD+ rate. Hence, it requires some climbing experience, especially abseiling skills. Therefore, I will be there for you making sure you are safe and giving you pointers so you can improve your techniques.
Then as we ascend, we’ll start getting better and more breathtaking views of all the surrounding peaks, such as the Aiguille du Midi. The dazzling sceneries we’ll enjoy all through our our journey, make this one of my favorite places to climb!
We’ll climb most of the ridge together. But there is a crux section that will require a belay. So be prepared for this challenge.
If you are up for this challenge, don’t hesitate and send me a request. It will be an unforgettable expedition!
You can also check out this Mountaineering day trip in Aiguilles Marbrées, that I guide too
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Mountain Guide
I started the mountain with my parents when I was young. I immediately liked and as a vacations spent in the mountains I knew that it was the place where I wanted to be. I like the freedom and all the differents possibilities that it brings us. The mountain is a wide place to play each seasons and we will discover it together.
After few years at the ski club, I started the world competitions with the French ice climbing team for 6 years. I joined two years ago the french alpine team and started the formation of mountain guide behind my studies and my job at Petzl company. I live in the hearth of the French Alps in Chambéry so I am closed to each famous massifs, like Chamonix or les Écrins.
Alpisnim, climbing, skiing, paragliding ... I'm always happy to share beautiful days with clients. Share, transmit, trains beginners to major ascents are my motivation and the reason why I love my job. If you want to purpose some differents ascents don't hesitate to contact me.
Certificates
SNGM | IFMGA
Freya
Antonin was a great guide who packed in so much in one day for us. There was no fuss with the arrangements and getting started. He gave us some great tips too which massively improved our skiing. Weather conditions weren’t great but he made it work well for us with his timings and locations.
Gleb
We went for a 1-day backcountry tour with Antonin in Les Arcs. The snow conditions were very difficult - only two big snowfalls were in the area during the winter and the previous snowfall was 2 weeks before, so all routes in the resort area were very tracked. But Antonin did his best to find good snow for us, adopted the routes to our group skiing level and was not hurrying us at all. As a result we had a great adventure with a couple of long pleasant rides!
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