Mountain Climbing

France

The Grandes Jorasses are a group of spectacular granite peaks lying in the northern part of the Mont Blanc massif, on the border between Haute-Savoie in France and the Aosta Valley in Italy. Pointe Walker (4208 m) is the highest peak of the mountain. The north face of the Grandes Jorasses, located on the French side, is one of the three great north faces of the Alps, together with the north faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger. Its 1200 m wall it’s a real challenge, even for experienced climbers. You can check our list of programmes below and pick the one that best suits your skills. Explore-Share.com only promotes mountain trips led by certified guides.


Grandes Jorasses

Climbing Grandes Jorasses

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I spend every summer 3 months in **the Alps** guiding my friends and clients in these beautiful mountains! That’s why I’d like to invite you to come as well.

I particularly enjoy climbing here because:

*   We can experience different cultures (French, Italian, Swiss, Austrian…) sometimes even in a single trip;
    
*   It’s a great way to eliminate arduous approaches with heavy packs thanks to an easy access to the walls;
    
*   The mountain huts are very often welcoming and confortable, especially in Italy 😉
    
*   Views on the different ranges (Mont Blanc Massif, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn, Saas Fee…) offer breathtaking panorama;
    
*   It contains full of epic stories about famous mountaineers who have climbed these mythical peaks;
    
*   There are options for all levels, from beginners to experts.
    

We can leave together for one or several days. If going for several days, let’s enjoy together a good time in one of these charming mountain huts that will leave you with unforgettable memories: having good discussions together with a nice beer and a delicious meal after a long day in the mountains…in an unique set up!

Based on your level and wishes, I will select for you several routes that we will discuss and validate together before leaving.

If it’s your first time, I will teach you the basics and give you the necessary skills to let you fully enjoy this awesome outdoor activity. If you are more experienced, we will define together a nice objective to reach.

Here are some examples of climbing ascents classified by difficulty level:

*   F= Facile = Easy = **Aiguille du Toule, Bishorn, North West Face, Aiguille du Tour;**
    
*   PD= Peu difficile = A little difficult = **Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc (Goûter Route), Mönch (South-East Ridge), Jungfrau (via Rottalsattel);**
    
*   AD= Assez difficile = Fairly difficult = **Eiger (South Ridge), La Dent du Géant, l’Aiguille Verte, (Whymper Couloir);**
    
*   D= Difficile = Difficult = **Tour Ronde (North Face), Eiger (Mittellegi Ridge), Aiguille du Chardonnet (North Buttress);**
    
*   TD = Très difficile = Very difficult = **Les Drus (Bonatti Pillar), Matterhorn (North Face), Les Droites (NE Spur);**
    
*   ED= Extrêmement difficile = Extremely difficult = **Les Droites (North Face), Eiger (North Face), Grandes Jorasses (Walker Spur).**
    

Generally the season for climbing in the Alps runs from about the beginning of June, through about end-September.

I’m usually based in **Chamonix** but the different ranges are very close so all the options are possible and accessible in maximum a few hours. This gives us the flexibility to go where the conditions are the best.

**Please get in touch with me if you wish to come here and be accompanied by a mountain guide. I will be very happy to join you and let you spend a great time in one of the most famous climbing spots in the world.**

There are many options in the Alps for all levels of mountaineers. Pere, a Spanish IFMGA guide will help you find the perfect spots for you.

Guided climbing tours in the Alps. Rock Climbing trip. Certified guide

Guided climbing tours in the Alps

**Climbing the most technical peaks of the Alps is my speciality and also what I enjoy doing a lot. Climbing Les Grandes Jorasses through its different routes is one of my favorite climbs. Why not joining me if you are looking for awesome mountaineering challenges?** 

Les Grandes Jorasses are a group of granite peaks located in the northern side of **the Mont Blanc range**, on the border between Italy and France. Although all its faces are amazing, **its 1.200-meter north wall is the biggest challenge for climbers**.

Furthermore, the **Grandes Jorasses North Face** offers a wide variety of rocky, snowy and mixed terrains.

It is also possible to reach the summit by different routes depending on the season. **The North Face can be climbed in Autumn, Winter and Spring through stunning mixed routes such as**  ‘The Colton Macintyre’, ‘Polish Route’, ‘Croz Spur’, ‘Reve effemere d’alpiniste’, etc.

On the contrary, **if you are looking to climb them during the Summer,** we can plan the ascent through its regular route on the south face known as the ‘**Wymper Route’, or the Walker spur via ‘the Cassin route’ on the north face which is mostly rocky rather than mixed.** 

Besides all those great features, let me tell you why I like this ascent very much:

*   Climbing Les Grandes Jorasses is very technical and accessible only to the very experienced mountaineers. These kind of climbing adventures are my favorite;
    
*   Les Grandes Jorasses have been ascended by all the most famous climbers and have been in many mythical stories of alpinism in the Alps;
    
*   The climbing line is logical and very elegant within this huge face.
    

For safety reasons, if you are interested to come with me, we will need to  
meet each other beforehand and climb together. This will allow me to assess  
your mountaineering experience, and you to trust me on the mountains.  
Keep in mind that the [North Faces of the Alps 4-day training program](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/north-faces-of-the-alps-training/) is  
mandatory for climbing together the big faces of the Alps and it’s not included in the price. We might climb routes such as Aiguille Verte, Supercouloir du Tacul, Petites Jorasses W face, or Grand Capoucin, depending which route you aim for. On this, you will be challenged on everything you need to know to climb the Grandes Jorasses North face safely and successfully!

At the bottom of this description you can find some extra information about the itinerary of the trip.

**For any question or if you want to book this great challenge, please feel free to contact me. It will be an experience you won’t forget in your life. And as your guide, I will do my best to make it a success for both of us.** 

If you’d like to know more about big north faces of the Alps, [read this article](https://www.explore-share.com/blog/extreme-mountaineering-climbing-great-north-faces-of-the-alps/)!

We will take the train in Chamonix and ride up to les Montenvers. We will then hike up la Mer de Glace till the Leschaux Hut where we will spend the night.

Leschaux Hut

During day 2, we will climb the north face of les Grandes Jorasses and sleep in a bivouac on the way down to Courmayeur.

Ascent of Les Grandes Jorasses

We’ll go down to Courmayeur. There, a transfer will take us back to Chamonix.

Return to Courmayeur / Chamonix

A fantastic 3-day guided climb to the Grandes Jorasses north face in company with Enrico, a guide expert in the most technical climbing routes of the Alps.

Les Grandes Jorasses Walker’s Spur guided climb. 3-day trip. IFMGA guide

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Les Grandes Jorasses Walker’s Spur guided climb

This **Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif program** opens a huge set of possibilities for some great mountaineering adventures!

**Mont Blanc massif** is possibly the most renown mountain range to climb in the world. Located between France and Italy it has more than 10 summits over 4000 meters high, including the mountain after it's named: Mont Blanc (4808 m) which is the highest point in Western Europe.

The most amazing feature of this massif is that because of its high altitude, a lot of its surface is covered by glaciers. And this includes some nature wonders like: The **Mer de Glace** and the **Miage Glacier.**

So, in the opportunity I offer a wide range of options and ascents. I can guide you up to **Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, Dôme du Goûter, les Grandes Jorasses** and **les Drus**

And because the region offers a lot of possibilities, We can plan your trip according to your level. Whether you're a beginner or you're looking for advance routes and ascents, I can plan something for you.

**So send me a request and please specify the number of people on your group to make this Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif program happen. It would be my pleasure to get out and have an adventure with you.** 

And if you'd like to check out some of my skiing programs in the area, please take a look at my [**Ski touring, ski off piste Les 3 Vallées**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-touring-ski-off-piste-les-3-vallees/) or my [**Ski touring in Saas Fee in Valais**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-touring-in-saas-fee-in-valais/)**.**

Join Philippe, an IFMGA certified guide, on this Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif program and enjoy an amazing adventure in the Alps!

Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif program. Mountaineering trip. Certified guide

Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc massif program

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