Overview
This peak is located in the upper section of the Aiguille Rouges Refuge, across the valley from the Argentiere Glacier. The Rouges dont see as much climbers as the other side of the valley does, but the Rouges is a very popular hiking area. There are Routes from VI+ - D.
South Ridge VI+ 300m
Great climb with amazing exposure..
You can also get more info on routes from:
Mont Blanc Massif: Selected Climbs, Volume II By L Griffin
Getting There
From the town of Argentiere head up the valley for aprox 5-10 min. until you get to a pull out on the left side of the road across from the Aiguille Rouges Refuge Center. From there you would take the trail to the left (down valley) of the Center. But when the cable car is open it provides easier access from lower in the valley. From the Higher station of the cable car of Flefere or since the arrival of the Index, to join the White Lake(2300m). To cross it towards the east in the direction of the Needle of quite recognizable, Persévérance by is narrow profile and its flattened top.
Red Tape
To hike or climb in the Rouges there are no permits or fees. The parking at the trailhead is free also. There are wild animals so watch where you leave your packs if there is food in it, there are alot of marmots..
When To Climb
The best time to climb would be May to September. But in the high season (july-august) you will have a cable car to shorten the approach and descent by aleast 2 hrs.
Camping
The are Huts in the area and to find which one suits you the best go to the office de haute montagne and they will assist you with price and location.
Mountain Conditions and about Cham
For snow, weather, and route condtions go to the office de haute montagne in the town of Chamonix to find out everything you will need to know. You can also get a photocopy of the of route.
1. WEATHER INFOS:
Météo France in Chamonix: 0033/836680274
Snowinfos: 0033/836 681 020 (only in France, not from abroad)
internet: Météo France
2. GENERAL INFOS:
Office de Haute Montagnes (OHM)/Chamonix:
0033450 532 208 (9 - 12 h and 15 - 18 h during the summer)
Bureau des Guides in Chamonix: 0033/450530088.
Office de Tourisme in Chamonix: 0033/450530024
Office de Tourisme Argentière: 0033/450540214
internet: www.chamonix.com
Phone of the Montenvers-train: ++33(0)450/531254
Phone of the Cable Car in Argentière: ++33(0)450/540071
3. TRAIN (CHAMONIX VALLEY):
0033/450 53 1298
0033/8 36 35 35 35
0033/450530702 (train station Chamonix)
internet: www.cff.ch
4. BUS (CHAMONIX VALLEY):
0033/450 53 0555
0033/450 53 0115
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