The Grand Pilier D’Angle The first ascent of the pilier was by James Eccles with guides Michel Payot and Alphonse Payot on 30 July 1877 during an ascent of the Peuterey ridge. The north-east face was completed by Walter Bonatti and Toni Gobbi on 3 August, in 1957. Bonatti described the route as savage and dangerous. The Grand Pilier d’Angle is a notoriously tricky summit to reach, with many routes stiRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Mont Blanc du Tacul Mont Blanc du Tacul forms part of the ‘three monts’ route to the summit of Mont Blanc. It is easily accessed from the top of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, hence its popularity. There are many mountaineeringRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Dôme du Goûter The Dôme du Goûter is not part of the Tour du Mont Blanc, but can be seen from the TMB trail. It is 4304m high and Mont Blanc is 4808m high. Only climbers or Alpinists will make their way to this peak en-routRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Chamonix Valley Just an hour from Geneva Airport, the Chamonix Valley is easily accessible and has a large number of good hotels and restaurants located throughout the 15km long valley stretching from Les Houches to Argentiere. There arRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Lac Blanc In winter Lac Blanc is snow-bound and only sensibly reached on skis following an off-piste route. However, by mid to late June the snow has normally gone and the area opens up to walkers and is a must-see attraction forRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
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