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Author Archives: Phil
Alpinism and Trail running around Cervinia
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)
Posted in Alpinism, Trail Tagged Breithorn, Cervinia, Matterhorn, Perrerès, Testa Grigia, Valtournanche, Valtournenche Comments closed
Alpinism: Aiguille de Bionnassay – South Ridge (Mont Blanc Massif)
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)
Posted in Alpinism Tagged Aiguille de Bionnassay, dome du gouter, Durier, Mont Blanc Massif, Nid d'Aigle, Piton des Italiens Comments closed
Trail: Buet Traverse (Aiguilles Rouges)
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)
Posted in Trail Tagged Aiguilles Rouges, Buet, Cheval Blanc, Le Couteray, Tré Les Eaux Comments closed
Summer hikes and trails
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)
Posted in Trail Tagged Aiguilles Rouges, Aravis, Beaufortin, Haut Giffre, hike, Mont Blanc Massif, trail Comments closed
Trail: around Tete des Fours (Mont-Blanc Massif)
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)
Posted in Trail Tagged Mont Blanc Massif, Notre-Dame de la Gorge, Tete des Fours, trail Comments closed
Alpi-Trail: Crochues Traverse (Aiguilles Rouges)
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)
Posted in Alpinism, Trail Tagged Aiguilles Rouges, Col des Dards, Col des Montets, Crochues Traverse Comments closed
Alpinism: Aiguille du Belv̩d̬re РBaisers Orageux (Aiguilles Rouges)
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. Anna at the top of 3rd pitch Baisers Orageux (© P. Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism Tagged Aiguille du Belvédère, Aiguilles Rouges, Baisers Orageux Comments closed
Alpinism: Aiguille de l’M – Eperon NNE (Mont Blanc Massif)
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. View from Aiguille de l’M (© P. Gatta)
Alpinism: Chapelle de la Glière – South Ridge (Aiguilles Rouges)
The South Ridge of the Chapelle de la Glière is a fun and classic route of the Aiguilles Rouges. Rasor pitch, Chapelle de la Glière (© P. Gatta)
Alpinism: Mont Blanc du Tacul – Gervasutti Pillar (Mont Blanc Massif)