Rock climbing in the Grand Capucin, Swiss Route – Chamonix

Join me for one of the rock climbing experiences of a lifetime in the majestic Grand Capucin. This red granite tower is an emblem of this part of the Mont Blanc Massif area. Come along this 4-day program for an unforgettable tour!

The Grand Capucin is the most iconic granite climbing summit in the area of Chamonix. This amazing rock obelisk on the Glacier du Géant offers excellent granite and quality climbing. To begin our program, I will meet you precisely here, at Chamonix.

On Day 1, we will begin with a warm up route. The goal here will be to get a feeling of the granite and start the acclimatization. The most likely route for this day is the Kohlmann route on the Aiguille du Midi.

Next, on Day 2, we will climb on the Grand Capucin “satellites”, like Salluard on Pointe Adolphe Rey.

After these two first days on granite, on altitude, on Day 3 we will move to the Torino Hut to spend the night there, in preparation for the most challenging part of our program.

On Day 4, the main adventure takes place. After an early start, I will guide you as we climb the famous Swiss Route on the impressive Grand Capucin. In the afternoon, we will return to Chamonix.

The Swiss Route is a very steep route, with only “moderate” grandes of up to climbing levels 6a/6b.

This program is only available for private guiding groups, of a maximum of 2 climbers. This program requires previous rock climbing experience (6b level) and a good fitness level.

Ready to go on this Rock climbing in the Grand Capucin, Swiss Route program? Request your booking! If you are interested in winter activities in Chamonix, check out: Ice climbing in Chamonix for 1 or more days, and 5-day off-piste skiing programme around Chamonix.