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Mountaineering Aiguille de l'M
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 545€
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 de l’M - A great Chamonix classic
At the far end of the Aiguilles de Chamonix, above Montenvers, the Aiguille de l’M (2,844 m) stands out with its distinctive shape, clearly visible from the valley. This summit is an ideal objective for a first granite climb in the Mont Blanc massif, in a day.
The approach follows steep terrain in places and requires good fitness as well as confidence moving off trail. Previous experience of multi-pitch climbing is also required.
The north-north-east ridge: a popular route
The north-north-east ridge is the most popular route on the Aiguille de l’M. This 200-metre climb (max 5b) offers a wide variety of climbing styles, with cracks, slabs, walls, chimneys and dihedrals following one another in a particularly aesthetic progression.
The dihedral in the lower third of the route is a memorable passage that has challenged generations of climbers. The descent follows the Buche couloir and then the Nantillons combe, completing a varied and rewarding alpine outing.
An ideal sector to progress
The Aiguille de l’M lies in a particularly interesting area for climbing and introductory alpinism. On its west face, the Ménégaux route (250 m, max 5c) offers sustained climbing, mainly in dihedrals, on high-quality granite. Nearby, the Frête des Charmoz is an excellent introductory alpine route, with enjoyable climbing along an accessible ridge. The whole sector offers a progressive way to discover high-mountain climbing in an exceptional setting above the Mer de Glace.
Private booking
Private bookings are the best way to enjoy a fully tailored experience with a guide. You will be on your own or in a small group, and your guide will adapt the itinerary to your preferences and pace. It is the ideal option for maximum flexibility and comfort.
Dates for private bookings
Depending on conditions and availability
Meeting point & logistics for private bookings
The program is defined with our team
Guiding ratios for private bookings
- NNE ridge: 1-2 people
- Ménégaux route: 1-2 people
Prices for private bookings
- NNE ridge: from €545
- Ménégaux route: from €575
✅ Included
- Mountain guiding services
❌ Not included
- Personal equipment
- Ski lift passes
Equipment
Find in this section all the information about the basic equipment required for routes on the Aiguille de l'M
⚠️ The equipment list may be adjusted with your guide depending on the chosen itinerary
Equipment
- Light backpack
- Mountaineering boots suitable for walking and climbing
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay device with a screwgate carabiner
- Lanyard with a screwgate carabiner for abseiling
- Early in the season: light crampons and an ice axe for the approach
Clothing
- Standard mountainnering clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Light gloves
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- High-protection sunscreen
- At least 1,5L of water
- Snacks
Our Rental Partners
You can rent your equipment from our partner shops and benefit from special prices: Millet (excluding crampons, ice axes and helmets), Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co, and Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners
Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Calculate your carbon footprint
Discover the carbon emissions of this activity and add your trip to the meeting point.
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of 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 0.3€The price for a ton of CO2 is currently 100€ in the European Union to offset.
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