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
Punta Baretti Punta Baretti is 4013m high and is one of the main ridges leading up from the Val Veny on the Italian side of Mont Blanc. The mountain is much steeper on the south side, compared to slopes over-looking Chamonix on the noRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
Mont Brouillard The summit is named after the French for ‘mountain of mist’. It was first climbed in 1906 by Karl Blodig, Oscar Eckensteinand and Alexis Brocherel. The peak is located on the Italian side of Mont Blanc&nRead 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
Pointe Helbronner Pointe Helbronner is an obvious summit that can be easily seen from Courmayeur and La Palud,where many trekkers stay on the Tour du Mont Blanc. It forms part of the Alpine mountain border between France and Italy. Most hRead more Tour du Mont Blanc - Budget Trek
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