Climbing in the Montt Blanc massif and the Chamonix Valley means compact rock, high mountains, superb granite and miles of gneiss. Crags are usually equipped. Mountain routes may be partially equipped, but usually have at least abseil points in place.
Guide books are essential. The best ones are recommended at appropriate points in chamonix.net. A
climbing instructor is a great way to learn or tackle challenging routes. It can get hot. Guide books describe the orientation of the crag so plan the climb when it is in the shade. Don't forget to take water.The lifts open for the summer around June 15th but the Midi lift operates year round, except for scheduled maintenance usually in November.
Weather not looking so good or just looking to get a bit of practice in? Head to one of the Chamonix Valley indoor climbing walls.
The lifts open for the summer around June 15th but the Midi lift operates year round, except for scheduled maintenance usually in November.
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Rock Climbing in Chamonix |  |
Climbing Mont Blanc | |
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Here are a few of the Chamonix crags listed in the guidebook. These are the most accessible popular crags. They have been selected to demonstrate some of the climbing possibilities.
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Chamonix is dominated by the white majestic dome of Mont Blanc, at 4810m the highest mountain in western Europe. Every year the summit of Mont Blanc becomes...
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Via Ferrata in Chamonix |  |
Rock Climbing Instructors | |
| The first French Via Ferrata was built in 1988. There are lots of Via Ferratas close to Chamonix within a 30min to 1 hour drive. More information here... | Looking for a rock climbing guide or instructor? Guiding groups in the Summer. Rock climbing routes, in Chamonix and close to the valley and much more... | |||
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Mountain Info |  |
Indoor Climbing Walls | |
| Chamonix, the Mountains & the Mont Blanc. You are in Chamonix, the capital of alpinism, mountaineering and extreme skiing. Information, cables cars and lifts, activities... | Weather not looking so good or just looking to get a bit of practice in? Head to one of the Chamonix Valley indoor climbing walls, Chamonix and Les Houches | |||
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Bouldering in Chamonix |  |
Climbing Books & Topos | |
| The bouldering at the Col des Montets are in the valley guide book. Don't forget to check out the less well known boulders at Medonnet and at Les Houches Coupeau |
Chamonix.net Library all the guide books, topos of the routes, maps,... all this can be found here in our On-line lybrary. You can also buy all these books in the Chamonix shops. | |||
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Sports Shops & Rental | |||
| Sports Shops & Equipment Reantal: technical clothes, especific sports equipment for sale... Equipment rental: climbing gear, bikes, skis, snowboards... |
