Granite multipitchclimbing in massif du Mont Blanc PDF Print E-mail
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The granite multipitchclimbing of the massif du Mont Blanc is long topic. We need several years to be able to climb only the main routes. This activity is mountaineering or climbing? Both! The activity requires more climbing skills but approach and downward slope required mountaineering skills. It's not uncommon to have to cross technical rimaye. You should have good rope handling to be fast and safe enough.

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The alpine guide Michel Piola from Geneva was a forerunner. He brings into general use to get bolt in the granit of massif du Mont Blanc. Afterwards many guide from all Europe follow him. It's possible to climb late in the in season like in Les Flamme de Pierre (near les Drus). South Face of Mont Blanc have a lot of engaged routes and long and technical approach.

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But it's better to start with easy routes in order the activity is playful. Le refuge de Dalmazzi is a really point of departure. The Envers des Aiguilles is the highlight with la pointe de Nantillons, l'aiguille de la République. L'aiguille du Requin and la pointe Pierre Alain is accessible from the Requin refuge.

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Swiss part of massif du Mont blanc has jewel like Petit Clocher du Portalet from the Orny hut. Les Aiguiles Dorées and Aiguille de la Varappe are one of the most beautiful granit of the alps but to deserve it you need half a day of walking. The bivouac of the Dorées or Trient refuge is a confortable place place to stay. If you are not a fan of night in refuge Blaitière, le Peigne, south face of Aiguille du Midi etc. are for you.

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In addition guiding you the guide will teach you how to use camalot and nut in order you learn to lead! Every route has is own pricing. Contact us we'll find a route that fit to you!