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Mountainnering Aiguille Croux
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 460€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 600m or routes above 3500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 900m or routes above 4000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 1300m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
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Technical Level 1: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route is not very steep and is well-marked, or the activity may also take place in beginner-friendly areas.
Technical Level 2: For experienced hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route includes short, steep sections and may involve scree or rocky ridges, requiring surefootedness.
Technical Level 3: For occasional mountaineers (2 to 5 recent outings). The route includes steep sections requiring prior climbing experience at a French grade 3c level and/or mastery of crampons and ice axe use.
Technical Level 4: For regular mountaineers (5 to 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing at a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and an ice axe, as well as basic roping and belaying techniques.
Technical Level 5: For experienced mountaineers (more than 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing above a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, as well as advanced roping and belaying techniques.
General information
Aiguille Croux - A gateway to the majestic Italian side of Mont Blanc
Perched above Val Vény, the Aiguille Croux (3,256 m) rises from the rocky foothills of Mont Blanc’s Italian side. While the French side of the massif is dominated by vast glaciers and rounded features, the southern face offers a striking contrast: a maze of sharp ridges and steep granite pillars plunging into the Frêney and Brouillard glaciers. Still relatively unknown, the Aiguille Croux is an ideal entry point into this wild and dramatic terrain. Step into a world with a truly unique atmosphere — one that has witnessed legendary alpine adventures.
📩 Booking is available by email or phone only. Our team is here to help you choose the route that suits you best. Prices vary depending on difficulty and duration; full details are available in our dedicated brochure.
Southwest Ridge - A perfect introduction to the area
Starting from the Monzino Hut (2,590 m) — reached via a trail with several via ferrata sections — the southwest ridge of the Aiguille Croux, also known as the Cheney Ridge, offers a beautiful rock climb (up to 4c French grade), combining ridge climbing and scrambling. It’s one of the best ways to experience the unique atmosphere of this side of Mont Blanc. The climbing is steady and foot-focused, never overly physical, with several impressive airy sections. The route is reminiscent of the normal ascent of the Aiguille du Peigne or the Aiguille du Moine. The descent is by rappel, followed by a walk down.
Monzino Hut - A destination in itself
Even without aiming for the summit, the Monzino Hut makes for a rewarding day out in itself (+1,000 m elevation gain). Clinging to the slopes above Val Vény, it offers stunning views of Mont Blanc’s southern face. Nearby, the Aiguille du Châtelet (2,525 m) provides an accessible climb that combines via ferrata and easy alpine terrain — a great introductory outing before enjoying lunch at the hut.
Ottoz-Hurzeler Route - A classic on the east face
The east face of the Aiguille Croux is home to several excellent multi-pitch climbs. Among them, the Ottoz-Hurzeler route (sustained 5c, max 6a, French grade) stands out for its smart line and distinct alpine feel. Technical yet accessible, it requires solid experience with high-altitude rock climbing and rewards climbers with unforgettable views over the Frêney Glacier.
Private booking
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain guide who will meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula realise your projects because it guarentees you a maximum amount of comfort.
Dates : Depending on conditions and availabilities
Meeting point & logistic : The program is established with our teams
Guiding policy :
- Monzino hut : 1-4 ppl
- Aiguille Croux : 1-2 ppl
Price 2025 (private booking):
- Refuge Monzino : From 460€
- Aiguille Croux : From 750€
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
This price does not include :
- your personal technical equipment
- transfer (including your guide)
- food (including your guide)
- accommodation (including your guide)
Equipment
Find in this section all the information about the basic equipment required for routes on the Aiguille du Peigne. The gear will then be adjusted with your guide according to the chosen itinerary.
Equipment
- Light backpack
- Mountain boots suitable for walking and climbing
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay device with screwgate carabiner
- Tether with screwgate carabiner
- Early in the season: light crampons and ice axe for the approach
Clothing
- Classic climbing clothes
- Windproof jacket
- Light gloves
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- High-protection sun cream
- At least 1,5L of water
- Snacks
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet (excluding crampons, ice axes and helmet), Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
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The quantity of CO2 emitted is not yet specified for this activity.
The quantity of CO2 emitted is not yet specified for this activity.
CO2 emitted per person for this activity & journey(s) = 0 kgIn order to limit global warming to +2°C by 2100, the COP-21 agreement stipulates that each human should emit no more than 2t of CO2 per year. According to the French Ministry of Ecology, today European citizens emit an average of 11t per year, and American citizens emit an average of 21t annually., or 0€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
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