Chamonix granite spires

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  • June - September

  • Level: All

  • Group size 1-2p per guide

  • from 450 eur/day 1:1

    rates depending on objectives

    Contact us for inquiry

Explore the amazing rock climbing in Chamonix

The golden spires above Chamonix is a mecca for alpine- and rock climbing. Come share the adventure of climbing here and improve your climbing skills together!

There is a reason to why Chamonix is a mecca for alpinism and rock climbing in the summer time. People started climbing here in the mid 1700 and the massif has brought up many of the finest alpinist and climbers the world has ever seen. With adventures for all levels, it is a great venue for evolving as a climber and mountaineer.

The Chamonix spires offer some of the best crack climbs in the world. Join us for adventures matching your level and ambitions, where we climb together and you are in the safe hands of a guide.

Example of Chamonix spire rock climbs:

  • Climbs in the Aiguille rouges - traditional climbing and multi pitch sports climbing from 2-10 pitches on the variety of mountain sectors in the beautiful Aiguille Rouges: Aiguille Floria, Index, Aiguille Crouches, Aiguille Glière, Aiguille Pouce etc.

  • Aiguille du Midi South face, world class multi pitch crack climbing on traditional gear 8-10 pitches, with glacier approach.

  • Pointe Lachenal SE face, world class crack climbing from grade 5 to 7. Multi pitch rock climbing with glacier approach.

  • Aiguille Blatière, the Pilier Rouge. An amazing place for the intermediate climber with multi pitch crack climbs on great solid granite. Grade 5-7.

  • Envers des Aiguilles: Climbing from the mountain refuge Envers des Aiguilles, on beautiful granite spires and multi pitch day climbs. Approach from Montenvers. Min 2 days.

  • The golden granite behind the Refuge Argentiere. Some of the finest crack and multi pitch climbs are found on the south facing walls behind the beutifully situated refuge Argentiere. We stay in the hut that we reach from a glacier walk starting out from Grand Montets. Min. 3 days.

  • Brevent: The majestic 5 pitches multi pitch sports climbs leading up under the Brevent station, a tower of rock easily recognizable from Chamonix center and a fun climbing experince to enjoy for climbers at most levels.

  • Papillon Ridge and Aiguille de Peigne summit

  • The beautiful alpine rock climbs on Aiguille de Peigne

  • Aiguille L’M with its historical NW ridge

  • Stunning long multipitch rock climbs on the Grand Charmoz, Cordier Pillar

  • Petit Charmoz traverse

  • Aiguille Moine South Face and ridge, alpine mountaineering and climbing

  • Easier multipitch sports climbing on the fun and accessible Barberine wall grade 5a and up, overlooking the Vallorcine valley with views of the Mont Blanc

  • and much much more…

Group size is maximum 2p per guide or 1p depending on route/objectives

Because of weather and to have a progressive time with us, we recommend weekly courses. Like this, we get the opportunity to pick the best objectives according to the weather, your level and progression!

Improving as a climber is the best way to prepare for longer alpine climbs and the higher mountains and summits! And climbing on the amazing granite spires around Chamonix is truly an art in itself!

Please contact us for an inquiry and to discuss what type of experince you are looking for!