Despite more than a century and a half of climbing history, even the most popular peaks in the Alps have some potential new lines. Two of those elusive firsts recently fell to determined seekers.
Iconic and historic Mont Blanc dominates the Alps near Chamonix. Mont Blanc, whose name translates to "White Mountain," straddles the French Italian border. The mountain, renowned for its signature ...
Major Route Mont Blanc: after climbing for 6 hours through total darkness the sun rises. We're immediately below the the gigantic seracs that bar the way to the summit plateau. The moment has come for ...
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Why the Tour du Mont Blanc is less wild than it looks
On paper, it sounds remote, rugged, and demanding. On the ground, the experience is different. The Tour du Mont Blanc is not wild in the way many hikers imagine. It is structured, supported, and ...
Major Route Mont Blanc: on the summit! We're only halfway, but we know that the route is skiable and in perfect conditions Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ...
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