Cosmiques Ridge 3842m
Program
- RDV at the base of the Aiguille du Midi departure point at the arranged time defined the previous evening
- We take the cable car up to 3842m
- Descent on the ridge to the Midi plateau, continuing on towards the Simond shelter, then the ascent of the western ridge of the Aiguille du Midi, namely, Arête des Cosmiques
- Cable car return to Chamonix mid afternoon.
Duration
Approx 5 hours
Dates
Yearly, according to the Aiguille du Midi opening period
Participants
2 maximum
Price
360€ for 1 or 2 people
Price includes guiding fee and supervision, and the loan of certain equipment
Does not include, the Aiguille du Midi cable car ticket
Equipment:
matériel technique | Clothing | Extra matériel |
Rucksack | mountaineering trousers | sunglasses |
crampons | fleece or similar | suncream |
harness* | wind stopper jacket | food and beverage |
helmet* | gloves | camera |
ice axe* | beanie | |
mountain boots | extra layer in case |
*supplied by the guide
Added information:
Although it is not essential to have mountaineering experience, it is necessary to have a good physical condition and to be interested in new experiences.