The Mont Blanc Range is renowed for the exceptional quality of its granite climbing - with hundreds of routes on perfect rock, the area draws climbers from all over the world. Volume 2 of Mont Blanc Granite describes the superb rock climbing to be found on the Chamonix side of the Chamonix Aiguilles from the Aiguille de l'M to the Aiguille du Plan.
The Chamonix Aiguilles have a special place in the Mont Blanc range - easily accessible from the Montenvers Railway station or the Aiguille du Midi cable car; these magnificent granite walls attract climbers from all over the world.
Selected according to quality, the routes described cover the full range of styles on offer, from short multi-pitch routes to big walls and ridge traverses. Each route in the guide comes with a brief written description combined with a detailed topo and a clear photo-diagram.
The descriptions include clear and up-to-date information about approaches and descents, the state of any fixed gear and the difficulty of the climbing. All of this is beautifully illustrated with photos and topo diagrams. Grades range from 3c to 7c (French, naturellement!)
A superb little guide, small and light enough to take with you on the route.
In English.
Covers: Aiguille de l'M, Petit Chrmoz, Grand Charmoz, Charmoz-Grépon, Lornes Fontaine, North Summit of the Blaitiére, Red Pillar of the Blaitiére, Grey Pillar and West Face of the Blaitiére, Peigne Slabs, Papillons, Aiguille du Peigne, Gendarme Rouge of the Peigne, Aiguilles du Pélerins, Aiguilles de Deaux Aigles, Peigne-Pélerins-Deux Aigles-Plan Traverse, Traverse of the Chamonix Aiguilles.
By François Damilano, Julien Désécures and Louis Laurent.
Card cover, 17.5cm x 12.5cm, 240 pages.
Published 2017.
ISBN: 9-782918-824268.