Rock climbing advice around Chamonix in Aug/Sep?
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:27 am
Hello,
Four of us will be heading to France for the last week of August and the first week of September. Would appreciate your advice around:
- what to expect in terms of crowds, which areas to avoid for more isolation?
- what kind of weather and temps should we expect and dress for this time of year and recommended areas?
- we are crack/trad/sport climbers, but want to make the most of a trip to this region, so will be focusing on enjoying the alpine scenery and routes associated with that --- what areas/mountains/walls/crags do you recommend?
- we are thinking to stay in huts for several days at a time, maybe go down to clean-up/re-stock a few times, any particular huts to look for that are near the recommended climbs?
- we have a lot of flexibility in terms of where we go in France (or even surrounding countries) to get the best experience (routes, weather, scenery, less crowds, etc.), what is great/ideal?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
Shawn
Four of us will be heading to France for the last week of August and the first week of September. Would appreciate your advice around:
- what to expect in terms of crowds, which areas to avoid for more isolation?
- what kind of weather and temps should we expect and dress for this time of year and recommended areas?
- we are crack/trad/sport climbers, but want to make the most of a trip to this region, so will be focusing on enjoying the alpine scenery and routes associated with that --- what areas/mountains/walls/crags do you recommend?
- we are thinking to stay in huts for several days at a time, maybe go down to clean-up/re-stock a few times, any particular huts to look for that are near the recommended climbs?
- we have a lot of flexibility in terms of where we go in France (or even surrounding countries) to get the best experience (routes, weather, scenery, less crowds, etc.), what is great/ideal?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
Shawn