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The Climbing
Famous for golden granite spires soaring above glaciers, the Mont Blanc Massif is the home of alpine rock climbing. The high granite offers fantastic multi-pitch crack climbing at all grades. The perfectly formed cracks take cams and nuts well, making it a perfect venue to experience trad protected climbing.
To access the mountain rock climbs we often use an ice axe and crampons to cross steep snow and glacial ice. Our highly qualified guides will teach you everything you need to know to move around in the mountains, all while keeping you safe on a rope.
Away from the higher granite there are thousands of routes for us to enjoy, from the multi-pitch limestone found lower in the Arve valley to the Aiguille Rouge’s crimpy gneiss. The massive variety means that with our local knowledge we can find quality routes at the right difficulty for you whatever the conditions.
The Place
Chamonix is a must visit destination for any climber. Mountaineering was born high on the mountains above the town almost two hundred years ago, and it remains a centre of world climbing. The town is steeped in climbing lore, but away from the cliffs it’s a vibrant mountain town with a strong outdoor community.
The town is a great place to sample the local Savoyarde cuisine, with every variety of melted and grilled cheese served alongside piles of crisp fresh salad. Beyond the traditional wine and locally produced génépi, a strong craft beer scene means that we can enjoy a locally brewed IPA on the deck at the end of a hard days climbing.
There’s a huge variety of accommodation options available, so rather than booking somewhere for everyone we let you choose a place to stay that fits your needs and budget. With your permission we will put you in touch with other climbers joining the same trip to see if you want to stay in the same place. We’re happy to make recommendations.
The Trip
Your trip starts with meeting your guides and the rest of the team in Chamonix on Saturday evening. We will run through weather forecasts and mountain conditions before setting out the plan for the first day.
Our first day out usually takes place on one of the bigger crags in the valley, allowing you to warm up the climbing muscles and to brush up on skills such as belaying and abseiling. As with every day, packing in lots of quality climbing is top of the agenda. Over the next two days we will explore the classics, sampling the wide variety of big rock climbs easily reached from the valley. Each evening we will return to Chamonix.
The final three days are a highlight for many. Basing ourselves in a high mountain hut allows us to reach more remote climbs in less visited areas. Here we can put the skills developed over the first three days into practice, summiting glacially accessed granite spires. A big part of the experience is hut life, sharing a communal meal with strangers across the large dining room tables before sleeping in bunk rooms. The rhythm of hut life means plenty of opportunities to take in sun rises and sun sets.