Chamonix Classic Rock Climbs

Summer in Chamonix offers the perfect playground for all kinds of rock adventures. On one side of the valley there is the Aiguilles Rouges and on the other, the Mont Blanc mountain range and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. You find multi-pitch rock routes of various length and difficulty.

Climbing in the Aiguilles Rouges is special. Touching the warm rock in T-shirt and shorts with the beautiful backdrop of Mt Blanc and its massive icecap is an unforgettable experience.
On the other side in the Mt Blanc range we find many classic alpine rock routes. Some of the world's most spectacular granite pillars raise right off the snowy glaciers here in Chamonix.
Down the valley we also have the option to climb multi-pitch routes on big limestone walls.

To learn how to become an independent climber please also se our alpine climbing courses and rock climbing courses.

Photos: Éperon de Cosmiques, Majorette Thatcher, Arête Sud de la Glière

Alpine Rock Routes In Chamonix

Completing the list of alpine classics in Chamonix is a life time project, but some nice climbs of varying difficulty that we recommend are:
- Nabot Léon or L'eau Rince d'Arabie on Aguille de Blatière
- Vaucher/Contamine or Maillon Manquante on Aguille de Peigne
- Rebuffat on Éperon de Cosmique
- Rebuffat or Comtamine on Aguille du Midi
- Contamine on Point Lachenal
- Voie Suisse on Grand Capucin

Best time: June to end of September

Price: 350 € per day per group (max 2 persons)

Includes:
- Full day of guiding
- harness and all group equipment (ropes, carabineers).
For additional equipment needed take a look at your personal equipment list for alpine rock climbing.

Not Included:
- Mountain rescue insurance - Eventual lift pass

More reading about previous alpine climbing adventures, guest testimonials, and other useful information in the Alpine Rock Climbing blog category.