Chamonix Via Corda Alpina, 600m, F3c
The Chamonix Via Corda From The Aiguilles Rouges
Les Drus on the left, Mer de Glace and Grandes Jorasses North Face centre and Grande Charmoz right.
The Pleasant Opening Slabs of the Chamonix Via Corda
One of the pleasures of this route is that it is an alpine length, yet, starting from the valley floor, has a very green and leafy feel providing a welcome contrast to the stark glacial and granite environment higher up the mountain.
The Dome du Gouter Provides a Striking Background to the Chamonix Via Corda
The route consists mainly of good scrambling with regular bolted protection points. Guide book time is 3 hours 30 minutes but a fit team moving as a slick alpine pair could complete the route in half this time.
