Mountaineering
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Since the first conquest of Mont-Blanc by Jacques Balmat and Michel Gabriel Paccard in 1786, the countless summits of the « Massif » have been coveted by man. The first to set their hearts on the summits were the wealthy Englishmen, who employed local guides to assist them in their climbs. Mountaineering developed and evolved until all the challenging rock faces and imposing summits had been conquered. Men kept pushing the limits of the impossible in order to succeed such exploits as the north face of the Walker (1938) and the « Linceul » (1968), both in the Grandes Jorasses, the south-westerly pillar of the « Petit Dru » (1955), the northern passage of the Dru (1973) or the north face of the Fou (1963). Chamonix's history is indissociable with the names of Terray, Rébuffat, Cassin, Bonatti, Desmaison, Hemming or Bérault and has been forged to the rythm of individual prowess and a collective passion for the mountains.
The evolution of the sport today leaves no passage, gully or ice fall unconsidered, but the great classics like the Mont-Blanc are still as appealing as ever. Mountaineering is not an exclusive sport and there are high-mountain routes to suit all levels of fitness and ability.
Let yourself be tempted by an adventure in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on earth and contact the professionals.
The Mont Blanc climbing
Often described as the roof of Europe, every year the Mont-Blanc Massif attracts millions of visitors who come to admire, this exceptional natural site. By the same token thousands of alpinists aspire to reach the summit of Mont-Blanc. To conquer Mont-Blanc is a dream shared by many passionate climbers. A dream within the realms of reality as long as one does not underestimate the hidden difficulties on this legendary mountain. Sharing its summit with the communes of Chamonix, St-Gervais and Courmayeur in Italy, the « normal » climbing route is via the Aiguille du Gouter and the « Arête des Bosses » There are other less practiced itineraries such as the « Traverse », departing from the Aiguille du Midi, via the Mont-blanc du Tacul and the Mont Maudit, or the « Royal traverse » from the Domes de Miage via the famous Bionnassay ridge.
For the most experienced alpinists, the Innominata ridge is accessed from the Italian side.
Brochure « Climbing Mont Blanc is best left to experienced mountaineers »
Above all, one must remember that the Mont-Blanc constitutes a serious high-mountain route necessitating the presence of a guide :
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