Philippe Gatta

Alpinism: Mont Blanc du Tacul – Gervasutti Pillar (Mont Blanc Massif)

By Phil | Published: July 18, 2019

The Gervasutti Pillar is a fantastic route on the East face of Mont Blanc du Tacul (4248m). Open in 1951 by Formelli and Mauro, this 900m/6a route is a classic with a great variety of climbing styles and promises a long day of action in high altitude.

Gervasutti Pillar (© P. Gatta)

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Alpinism and Trail running around Cervinia

By Phil | Published: September 10, 2018

Fun weekend with Anna in Italy; we climbed Breithorn the fist day and ran around Valtournenche and Cervinia the second day. A good combo of 40km and +2200m in a very scenic place.

Matterhorn seen from Breithorn (© A. Gatta)

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Alpinism: Aiguille de Bionnassay – South Ridge (Mont Blanc Massif)

By Phil | Published: September 5, 2018

Nice climb of Aiguille de Bionnassay with Morgan yesterday. The ridge was a bit icy but overall the conditions were good for the season and it is really an excellent route.

View from Aiguille de Bionnassay (© P. Gatta)

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Trail: Buet Traverse (Aiguilles Rouges)

By Phil | Published: September 2, 2018

The Mont Buet is one of the best viewpoint in the valley and for those looking for a scenic and challenging trail, the North South traverse is a good choice.

North ridge of Mont Buet (© P. Gatta)

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Summer hikes and trails

By Phil | Published: August 31, 2018

Lucky with the weather, I had a busy summer leading clients in the Massif. It is now time to sort out the photos, walk less and run more… ;-)

Glaciers, Mont-Blanc Massif (© P. Gatta)

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Trail: around Tete des Fours (Mont-Blanc Massif)

By Phil | Published: August 26, 2018

Long day in the hill today leading clients in the Southeastern part of Mont-Blanc Massif. We have been rewarded with amazing colors and views.

Jovet Lake (© P. Gatta)

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Alpi-Trail: Crochues Traverse (Aiguilles Rouges)

By Phil | Published: August 19, 2018

The Crochues Traverse is one of the most classic scrambling of the Aiguilles Rouges. After a quick climb, we switched to trail running to Col des Montets and Argentière, enjoying a full day outdoor.

View from the top of Aiguilles Crochues (© P. Gatta)

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Alpinism: Aiguille du Belvédère – Baisers Orageux (Aiguilles Rouges)

By Phil | Published: August 12, 2018

Last year Anna and I climbed Mariage de la terre et du vent at Aiguille du Belvédère and we enjoyed it. This year we are back there to try another Michel Piola’s route; Baisers Orageux.

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Alpinism: Aiguille de l’M – Eperon NNE (Mont Blanc Massif)

By Phil | Published: July 30, 2018

The North-Northest spur of Aiguille de l’M is a classic route opened in 1945. It is a fun climb on a good granite and the Aiguille de l’M offers amazing views over Chamonix Aiguilles.

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Alpinism: Chapelle de la Glière – South Ridge (Aiguilles Rouges)

By Phil | Published: July 29, 2018

The South Ridge of the Chapelle de la Glière is a fun and classic route of the Aiguilles Rouges.

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