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30 June : Traverse of the Aiguilles d'Entrèves. Above the Vallée Blanche, this exceptional belvedere offers an appealing mixed or rock climb. |
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![]() A narrow ridge with the Aiguille Verte in the background. |
![]() Milène
in front of the Peuterey ridge. |
![]() Climbing to the top, always a pleasure ! |
![]() A beautiful ridge. |
Photos
: Y. Delevaux
20-24 June : Viso & Albaron. The southern Alps are currently enjoying more welcoming weather. It’s the occasion to discover other summits. |
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![]() Going up to the mountain refuge. |
![]() Beautiful and relaxing scenery. |
![]() View of the Haute Maurienne |
![]() The summit of Albaron (3637 m.) |
![]() The Viso, magnificent belvedere of the neighbouring Alps. |
![]() The magic of daybreak. |
![]() Chimney still well covered in snow. |
![]() The summit of Viso (3841 m.) |
Photos
: JP. Monet
18-19 June : Munch & Jungfrau. A short tour in Oberland, a magnificent and grandiose Alpine massif. The dimensions of the rock faces and the glaciers are remarkable. |
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![]() Munch. |
![]() In the heart of Oberland. |
![]() Jungfrau. |
Photos
: JP. Monet
17 June : Traverse of the Drus. A mythical summit, full of history (invention of abseiling...), the Drus is close to our hearts here at the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, as it is this mountain which appears on our guide medal. |
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![]() The access ramp above the Charpoua glacier. |
![]() Arriving at the Flammes de Pierres. Daylight breaks over Mont-Blanc |
![]() The normal route of the Petit Dru is awaiting us. |
![]() Fissures still under snow. |
![]() Hikaio with the shadow of the summit behind him ! |
![]() The summit of the Petit Dru as seen from the Grand. |
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Photos
: M. Belleville
13 June : Traverse of the Pointe Lachenal. A short initiation outing in altitude. Snow and mixed climbing, ideal to discover the higher altitudes or to acclimatise. |
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![]() Perrine and Guillemin in front of an ever spectacular landscape. |
![]() On the way back to the Aiguille du Midi, an unforgettable moment ! |
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Photos
: JP. Monet
10 June : The Triangle du Tacul. . An ideal way of reaching Mont-Blanc du Tacul. Varied techniques: snow, mixed climbing with ice, some altitude. A grandiose landscape (summit 4248m). This is a superb climb which makes you want to do more... |
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![]() Arriving at the rocks, still well covered in snow even at the beginning of June. |
![]() A lovely view for Jean-Luc from the balcony above the Vallée Blanche. |
![]() The last ‘bump’ before the shoulder on Mont-Blanc du Tacul.. |
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Photos
: V. Lameyre
8 June : "Vingt mille lieux sous la neige" Dalles sous l'Envers. 300m of magnificent slab where friction is queen. Splendid rock climbing school above the Mer de Glace and at the foot of the Aiguilles de Chamonix (République, Grépon...). |
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![]() A technical fissure for Pierre. |
![]() Followed by good slab climbing. |
![]() A climb on fabulous granite. |
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3 June : "Harold et Maud" la Pointe Lachenal. Superb granite fissure climb. An ideal route for this type of rock climbing, with the added pleasure of being in the heart of the Vallée Blanche, at the foot of Mont-Blanc du Tacul. |
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![]() Magnificent protogine, with fissures... |
![]() ...and diedres. |
![]() A rope party on the neighbouring ‘classic’ Contamine route. |

































