The Grand Pilier D’Angle The first ascent of the pilier (the north-east face) itself was by Walter Bonatti and Toni Gobbi on 3 August, in 1957. The Grand Pilier d’Angle is a notoriously tricky summit to reach, with many routes still being established. The “Divine Providence” route was reached by the climbing partners, Patrick Gabarrou and Francoise Masingny in 1984, while the first successfulRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Chamonix Valley Possibly the eldest French ski resorts in the region, the Chamonix Valley is very well-known, referred to by some as the “Gateway to the European Cascades” and was the host to the very first Winter Olympic GaRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Mont Brouillard The summit received its namesake after the mist that surrounds the peak year ‘round. French for ‘mountain of mist’, this peak was first officially conquered in 1906 by Karl Blodig, Oscar Eckensteinand aRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Pointe Helbronner The mainstay of the Helbronner summit is that its position as the highest point between the French and Italian faces of the Mont Blanc massif. can be reached by cable cars from both sides – the French and ItaRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Punta Baretti The mountains in the region above four thousand metres are notable summits for climbers, points of study for geologists and have hosted countless expeditions over the last 150 years. The summit received its namesakeRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
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