View up the Val d'Arpette to the granite spires of the Pointe des Ecandies, in summer.

7 June 2026

Aiguilles d‘Arpette

Enjoyable granite climbing on the Aiguilles d'Arpette above Champex, in the Mont Blanc massif. Orange, grippy rock like Chamonix — only quieter and a touch easier. Normal route via the South Ridge from the Cabane d'Orny: 4b, 3.5 h, 265 m of ascent.

Route: From the Cabane d’Orny via the South Ridge (normal route) — 4b, 3.5 h, 265 m of ascent.

Details coming soon.

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