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Aiguilles Marbrees (3535m) Traverse

The Traverse of the Aiguilles Marbrees

Dent du Geant behind. Superb 'PD' standard mountaineering in Chamonix

Approaching the Aiguilles Marbrees from Hellbroner

The Italian Side of Mont Blanc in the background

Sheltering from the strong Northerly wind on the Italian (South) side of the Aiguilles Marbrees

Alpine mountaineering in the French / Italian Alps

The final summit block of the Aiguilles Marbrees

Aiguille Noire de Peutery behind, Val Veny

Descent of the fine west facing summit couloir on the Aiguilles Marbrees

Italian Val Veny and Aiguille Noire de Peutery behind

Approaching the Aiguilles Marbrees across the Col du Geant

Dent du Geant looms above on the Italian / French border

Fine exposed mountaineering on solid granite on the Aiguille Marbrees

Dent du Geant looming behind

Tough high alpine flowers at 3500m on the Aiguilles Marbrees in June

 

Good early summer conditions for the excellent 'PD' traverse of the Aiguilles Marbrees, Italian / French Alps

Fine views over the Valle d'Aoste beyond

The Fine Crux Cracked Wall of the Aiguilles Marbrees Traverse

An excellent alpine 'PD' traverse on the French / Italian border

Crux Wall of the Aiguilles Marbrees Traverse, Mountaineering in Chamonix

This fine PD traverse is an excellent alpine training climb and, being short & close to the lift can be a good choice for an inclement day