Trip report of the East Ridge of the Pyramide du Tacul (3,468 m), a satellite of the Mont Blanc du Tacul: approachable, honest climbing, perfect to start out or warm up. Route facts and FAQ.
Pyramide du Tacul, East Ridge: the ideal warm-up climb Read More »
Trip report of the Couzy route on the north face of the Aiguille de l’M (2,844 m) above Chamonix on a heatwave day: granite in the shade, a tribute to Jean Couzy, route facts and FAQ.
Aiguille de l’M, the Couzy Route: the cool of the north face Read More »
Trip report of the full Midi-Plan ridge traverse (Mont Blanc massif) in June 2026: descent via the Envers du Plan, the Requin hut and the Mer de Glace, conditions, route facts and FAQ.
The Midi-Plan Ridge: a full traverse and a June refreshment Read More »
Trip report climbing the Lagginhorn (4,010 m) by the South Ridge, descending the normal route from the Hohsaas hut: a fine Valais ridge, history, route facts and FAQ.
Lagginhorn by the South Ridge: a fine Valais ridge climb (4,010 m) Read More »
Trip report climbing the Pic de Bure (2,709 m) via the South Pillar, the Desmaison route first climbed in 1961: history of the route, a day in the Dévoluy and a practical topo.
Pic de Bure, Desmaison Route: 600 metres of history up the South Pillar Read More »
