The rock climbing in the Chamonix Valley is amongst the finest in the world. From the famous golden granite cracks and slabs of the Mont Blanc Massif to the lower and sunnier gneiss of the Aiguille Rouges. Not only is the Chamonix Valley referred to as the ‘capital of world climbing’ it is also surrounded by other superb & easily accessed areas in Italy & Switzerland.
Not only does the valley itself contain a great variety of venues of different altitudes & grades, Chamonix is also an excellent base from where to explore the nearby quieter rock climbing areas in the French Aravis, Swiss Rhone Valley and Italian Valle d’Aoste.
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25 June 2019, Warm Golden Granite On The South Face Of The Aiguille du Midi
Pitch 2 (5b) of several golden granite grooves on the Kohlman Route, one of the easiest routes on the magnificent South Face of the Midi.Very enjoyable climbing conditions today on the Midi South face as, despite the heatwave, is was pretty pleasant up high with the cooling effects of the altitude and light breeze. We climbed on the Kohlman Route on the right side of the South Face, just up and right from the start of the classic Rebuffat route. The lower pitches were a pleasure with an easy step off the snow on to the first pitch and warm dry rock above. Note that the bolts on the first 2 anchors are not equipped for rappel but just a collection of 2-3 individual bolts. Teams were enjoying the Rebuffat and topping out in the station. There were numerous sloughs / small avalanches down the south facing couloirs at either side of the face during the day and the snow on the approach slope was very soft and wet.
