Mont Blanc Granite

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The red granite spires that characterise the upper reaches of the Gigante Glacier, in the Mont Blanc massif, are an irresistible draw for lovers of mountaineering.
Grand Capucin, Pic Adolphe Rey, Trident du Tacul, Chandelle du Tacul, Clocher du Tacul, Petit Capucin and Roi du Siam, Piramide du Tacul, and Pointe Lachenal are the main rock formations offering climbing routes.
Routes of incredible beauty wind their way up these formations, ranging from those of moderate difficulty, around grade 5, to the most challenging ones, which require climbers to be excellent in every respect.
If you climb multi-pitch routes and wish to try this type of route for the first time, or if you already know the area and wish to tick off a route you’ve been dreaming of, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Period

June - September

Prices

• Your clothing

  We will meet in the square by the Mont Blanc Skyway cable car at around 6.30 am.
  The guide will check your equipment and provide all the necessary information about the activity
  

• Your equipment

  - climbing harness
  - helmet
  - crampons that fit your boots properly
  - ice axe
  - poles with baskets (optional)
  - climbing shoes
  - Reverso-type descender
  - 2 screw-lock carabiners
  - 1 Kevlar sling for a self-locking device
  - chalk bag
  - water bottle
  - food
  Specific equipment can be hired from the guides, subject to booking and availability.

• Your clothing

  Appropriate clothing for high altitudes:
  - boots suitable for walking on glaciers, with semi-automatic crampons
  - thermal top, light fleece, heavy fleece, a down jacket if required, waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex, etc.)
  - mountain trousers
  - balaclava, gloves, sunglasses and sun cream

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