climbing guidebook Les Aiguilles Rouges 1
The Aiguilles Rouges are a series of smaller peaks directly opposite the Mont Blanc massif as seen from Chamonix. They offer many moderate climbing routes, some of which are introductory to alpine climbing. Accordingly, many of the routes are popular and frequented. Considering the majesty of the surrounding nature and the everlasting fascination of the view of the Mont Blanc massif opposite, the popularity of the Aiguilles Rouges becomes finally understandable.
The existing cable cars and lifts facilitate the access to some extent immensely. All routes can therefore be planned as a day trip from Chamonix.
The Aiguilles Rouges offer enjoyable alpine climbing in gneiss and granite with routes up to 350m long. In total there are just over 200 routes spread over 6 sectors. Even if there are no glaciers here, you can sometimes encounter stubborn snowfields even into the summer. Crampons may therefore be necessary from time to time to safely reach the entrances of the routes.
Protection ranges from completely drilled in, to partially established, to completely clean.
The following sectors are described:
Brévent, Plampraz - Charlanon, Index - Glière - Pouce, Floria - Gapard - Crochues, Belvédère - Chamois - Persévérance, Chézerys.
The climbing guide is very clearly structured.
Introductory for each sector, the access to the individual routes is described in detail and additionally illustrated by a detailed sketch.
The individual routes are also described in detail - information on seriousness, length, grade (mandatory), protection, required equipment, information on dangers and escape routes, ...
The topos are drawn on expressive sketch.
Furthermore positive: with its handy format of A5 this guide fits in "every" pocket.
256 pages
Language English
Edition 2009
Michel Piola