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Mont Blanc Massif

Grépon Mer de Glace (Expert)

A classic, historic route on excellent rock in the Mont Blanc Massif, (1st grade V+ in these mountains).
Start from Envers des Aiguilles hut arriving at Trélaporte glacier and Pied du Grepon, where it all starts!
The climbing is wonderful, a bit technical in parts but never extreme.  The route is varied all the way up: a mixture of cracks and slabs finishing with the famous Knubel crack before reaching the summit.
The return on the « Chamonix » side is mainly down climbing and rappelling before getting to Nantillons glacier, Plan de l’Aiguille and finally Chamonix.


Price: 660 € for the climb.
     max 1 person.


Price includes:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Aiguille du Moine Arête Sud (Intermediate)
or normal route (Beginner)


Start from Couvercle hut follow the footpath to Aiguille du Moine then cross the bergschrund.  Following the obvious line on the left we climb up to the beautiful south facing arête.
Enjoy the magnificent view of the Mont Blanc massif!
The summit is in the shape of a point, very rewarding!
The normal route descent is technically interesting but needs to be well known, as it's easy to get lost, so tricky for uninitiated.  Don't lose the guide!


Price: 490 € for the climb.
    


Price includes:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical gear


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Aiguille de L’Evêque (Expert)

Start from Couvercle hut arriving at Nonne-Evêque breach, a very safe route on excellent quality rock.  This medium difficulty climb is similar to the Aiguille du Moine and is good technical progression.
Not to be missed!


Price: 415 € for the climb.
     1-2 people max. price to be divided by the number of participants.

    


Price includes:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Dent du Requin (Intermediate - Expert)

There are several routes of varying difficulties on this aiguille, all of which have great views and rock quality.  You have to choose depending on your level!!!


Price:
     1-2 people max. (depending on the choice of route) price to be divided by the number of participants.

     Via Arête du Chapeau à Corne : AD 555 €
     Arête NE route Mayer-Dibona or Renaudie: 630 €
     Face nord: TD « negotiable »


Price includes:

     services of a guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Massif des Ecrins

Arête Ouest des Fétoules (Experienced)

A beautiful climbing route along the arête.
Splendid access to the Levet hut following the river Vénéon.
This is a long climb from the valley floor, so excellent stamina is needed.
Climbing on this quality rock is wonderful, never extreme but attention is needed not to get lost!  I'll use my experience to help you progress in this type of terrain.


Price: 525 € for the climb.
     max 1 person.
    

Price includes:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Arêtes de Sialouze Traverse (Experienced)

Magnificent climbing, medium difficulty.  Rock is excellent!
Start from Pelvoux hut to reach the Sialouze breach.  We follow the arête avoiding the hardest passages!  Always take the most obvious way on the mountain!   This route contains climbing (grade V max) and some easy couloirs.
DARE to climb in the Ecrins!


Price: 450 € for the climb.
     1-2 people max. price to be divided by the number of participants.
    


Price includes:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Aiguille de la Dibonna (Intermediate to Expert)

This beautiful aiguille, visible from the valley, contains a variety of routes of varying difficulty.
My favourite is the classical Madier route.  The rock is lovely and it's only a few minutes from the hut, practical when the weather is changeable!
I can also organize several days of climbing on request.
There are short approach walks to the surrounding summits giving a choice of style of climbs and varying difficulties!


Price: 365 € for the climb.
     1-2 people max. price to be divided by the number of participants.
    


Included:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation





Pic du Glacier Blanc Arête S (Beginner)

Beautiful climb on mainly good rock.
Start from Glacier Blanc hut.  Vertical climbing often along the crest of the arête, unique sensations!  The ascent sometimes finishes in snow covered slopes.

Easy quick descent by the NW arête ending up on the glacier after a 40 m abseil.
After a traverse we reach Ecrins hut.


Price: 320 € for the climb.
     1-2 people max. price to be divided by the number of participants.


Included:

     services of a mountain guide
     technical equipment


Not included:

     lifts
     meals
     accommodation