With over 200 ice climbing routes scattered across the valley of Chamonix, and more than 10 spots where you can use your crampons and ice axes, the frozen valley offers an abundant supply of ice climbing routes.
Country code
+33
Currency
Euro
Language
French
Best time to visit
Visit between December and February for prime climbing conditions
What's the weather like?
The mountain climate features cold and snowy winters and pleasantly warm summers. Temperatures can vary between a minimum of -7 °C and 4°C
Chamonix is a French commune located at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in western Europe. Although ice climbing seems like a very demanding sport, the truth is that in Chamonix-Mont Blanc there are ice climbing itineraries for all levels. If you’re a beginner, you can try a first approach in easier pitches like the “Crèmerie du Glacier”. For those more experienced climbers there are many challenging options where to test their skills
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