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Arete des Cosmiques Guided Ascent

4.9

(13)

Arete des Cosmiques Guided Ascent
Arete des Cosmiques Guided Ascent
Arete des Cosmiques Guided Ascent
Arete des Cosmiques Guided Ascent
Arete des Cosmiques Guided Ascent

Accompany aspirant mountain guide Robert "Rouge" on an enthralling journey through snow and ice to the top of the Arete des Cosmiques in the French Alps.

Alps

1 Day

All year

High

Intermediate


Description

I want you to see something that you will constantly recall with a smile for the rest of your life. I want you to see and climb the Arete des Cosmiques in the French Alps.

The Arete des Cosmiques looks like it was designed by an expert sculptor or painter. Even the rock formations have an artistic appeal. I believe even if there was nothing else around this amazing peak. If it stood isolated, entirely on its own, it would still be more than worth it to climb. However, when you surround it by the Chamonix's finest scenery. And also place it in a position that offers the best views of the incredible Mont Blanc Massif. You have a chance to see something incredible. Thus making this one-day trip more than worthy of the word, unforgettable.

Starting at the magnificent Aiguille du Midi, we will begin our ascent by taking one of the most revered alpine routes in the Alps. And throughout the day, you will trek through snow, ice, and rock while breathing in crisp air and marvelling at the jagged powder topped peaks looming above you in all directions. The trek itself is not too difficult, so you don't have to worry about whether or not you can do it. As long as you have some prior climbing experience, you will be fine. As there are only a few difficult spots, and even those areas do little to reduce the enjoyment. Instead, they only add to the joy of the experience.

This trip will certainly leave you breathless. And will offer you the kind of views and subsequent memories that are truly priceless.

I look forward to your message. 

And if you want to see more of the Chamonix area, you can also join me for a guided climb of the Aiguille de Toule on this trip.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Price details

  • The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc). All of the equipment you will need, including helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axe, as well as photos is included in the price; however, the cost of lifts and transportation is not included.

Meeting point

Aiguille du Midi

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Les Granges d'en Haut Chamonix Mont Blanc France
Le Hameau Albert 1er Chamonix Mont Blanc France
Hôtel Mont Blanc Chamonix Mont Blanc France

About the guide

Guide profile image

Roberto “Rouge” Rossi & Guides’ Team

4.9

(39)

Mountain Guide

Roberto “Rouge” Rossi, born on 24/02/1976 in Turin, forms the Mountain Passion guide team with Filippo, Federica and Riccardo. If I’m unavailable to guide you, one of them will take care of you.

I graduated in Biology, and I'm a Mountain Guide since 2003, and Guide Instructor since 2007.

I'm enthusiastic for all that is mountains and verticality, practice 360-degree mountaineering, with a large number of climbs along the entire Western Alpine arc where I've made all kinds of climbs and on all terrains, with a predilection for Mont Blanc. However, I did not neglect the extra-European mountains by making extra-European and European trips and expeditions including Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Patagonia, Himalaya, Pakistan, Morocco, Kenya, Norway, Spain, Japan, Canada, USA.

I now divide my days between Cervinia and Chamonix, and I'm a great lover of high mountain climbing and steep skiing, among which the descents of the North of Lyskamm, of the East and of the South of Monte Rosa, of the North of Aiguille du Midi along different itineraries and east of the Matterhorn. I'm also a trainer for work at height with access and positioning systems using ropes and for third category fall protection PPE.

I collaborate with specialized magazines in the sector (ALP, Planetmountain) and am a consultant for Montura, Scarpa, ATK, Kæstle, Edelweiss, ARVA, BLUE ICE.

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

IFMGA


Reviews with photos

Roberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good time5
Roberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good time5
Roberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good time5
Perfect guidance. We were having trouble with getting a taxi to the lift station, one of them already had passengers and tried to pick us up when there was no space for everyone which was frustrating. Roberto kindly picked us up and managed to get everything going on time. On the route itself he made sure that everything was safe before we set off on the difficult parts of the climb. Overall great knowledge of the route, and made the experience very fun. Just ensure you're properly fit for this climb and are comfortable with climbing on very exposed and narrow passages, as some moves are not only nerve-wracking but physically demanding due to altitude. I would reccomend prior acclimatisation before this climb.5
Perfect guidance. We were having trouble with getting a taxi to the lift station, one of them already had passengers and tried to pick us up when there was no space for everyone which was frustrating. Roberto kindly picked us up and managed to get everything going on time. On the route itself he made sure that everything was safe before we set off on the difficult parts of the climb. Overall great knowledge of the route, and made the experience very fun. Just ensure you're properly fit for this climb and are comfortable with climbing on very exposed and narrow passages, as some moves are not only nerve-wracking but physically demanding due to altitude. I would reccomend prior acclimatisation before this climb.5
Great guide, explained everything and went at pace to suit me.  5
Roberto a été un excellent guide ! On a beaucoup rigolé tout au long de l’ascension et nous a en même temps très bien encadré et rassuré. Il a pris l’initiative d’aller plus tôt en haut pour qu’on évite la queue à la phase de rappel. 5
Roberto a été un excellent guide ! On a beaucoup rigolé tout au long de l’ascension et nous a en même temps très bien encadré et rassuré. Il a pris l’initiative d’aller plus tôt en haut pour qu’on évite la queue à la phase de rappel. 5
Roberto a été un excellent guide ! On a beaucoup rigolé tout au long de l’ascension et nous a en même temps très bien encadré et rassuré. Il a pris l’initiative d’aller plus tôt en haut pour qu’on évite la queue à la phase de rappel. 5
Roberto a été un excellent guide ! On a beaucoup rigolé tout au long de l’ascension et nous a en même temps très bien encadré et rassuré. Il a pris l’initiative d’aller plus tôt en haut pour qu’on évite la queue à la phase de rappel. 5

What people are saying about this trip

Benjamin

Roberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good time

Roberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good timeRoberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good timeRoberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good time

Emrik

Amazing, would recommend for everyone.

alex

Perfect guidance. We were having trouble with getting a taxi to the lift station, one of them already had passengers and tried to pick us up when there was no space for everyone which was frustrating. Roberto kindly picked us up and managed to get everything going on time. On the route itself he made sure that everything was safe before we set off on the difficult parts of the climb. Overall great knowledge of the route, and made the experience very fun. Just ensure you're properly fit for this climb and are comfortable with climbing on very exposed and narrow passages, as some moves are not only nerve-wracking but physically demanding due to altitude. I would reccomend prior acclimatisation before this climb.

Perfect guidance. We were having trouble with getting a taxi to the lift station, one of them already had passengers and tried to pick us up when there was no space for everyone which was frustrating. Roberto kindly picked us up and managed to get everything going on time. On the route itself he made sure that everything was safe before we set off on the difficult parts of the climb. Overall great knowledge of the route, and made the experience very fun. Just ensure you're properly fit for this climb and are comfortable with climbing on very exposed and narrow passages, as some moves are not only nerve-wracking but physically demanding due to altitude. I would reccomend prior acclimatisation before this climb.Perfect guidance. We were having trouble with getting a taxi to the lift station, one of them already had passengers and tried to pick us up when there was no space for everyone which was frustrating. Roberto kindly picked us up and managed to get everything going on time. On the route itself he made sure that everything was safe before we set off on the difficult parts of the climb. Overall great knowledge of the route, and made the experience very fun. Just ensure you're properly fit for this climb and are comfortable with climbing on very exposed and narrow passages, as some moves are not only nerve-wracking but physically demanding due to altitude. I would reccomend prior acclimatisation before this climb.

Zygimantas

JEFFREY

Roberto was great, my daughter had never used crampons and he helped her a lot. This climb is pretty intense!


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