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Mont Blanc du Tacul: N face (normal route)
Approach
From the Aiguille du Midi, descend the NE ridge and traverse the Col du Midi plateau.
Route
Climb the N face of the Mont Blanc du Tacul which is “defended” by séracs. Bypass some large crevasses and several bergschrunds to reach the shoulder. Go up from here towards the summit, which is reached after climbing some easy rocks.
Descent
By the same way.
The closest ski resort is Chamonix Mont-Blanc
,
8 km away.
- Difficulty: S4 - Difficult (<45°)
- Danger/Exposure: E2 - Medium/High
- Time: 06:00 hours
- Total climb: 800 m
- Total elevation drop: 800 m
- Highest altitude: 4248 m
- Lowest altitude: 3532 m
- Extra gear: None
- Lift access: No