Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes·France
Photo: Christian David · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The granite aiguilles above Chamonix, from the Aiguille du Midi to the Grépon, offer gaps between spires with glaciers far below. Alpine highlining here combines mountaineering, rigging and walking at altitude.
In season: Jul–Sep · Peak: Aug
Glacier approaches, cold, thin air and fast weather changes, with lines rigged between summits. This is for highliners who are also competent alpinists.
Use the Aiguille du Midi cable car to reach the high mountain, and go with partners who have alpine and rigging experience. Acclimatise first, and pick stable weather.
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