N face (normal route) - Mont Blanc du Tacul - Mont-Blanc - France
N face (normal route)

N face (normal route)

Min / max altitude3532m / 4248m
Duration3 hours 19 minutes
Main facingN
Route typeReturn the same way
Glacier gear required
Lift approach
Snowboarding possible
Source

Details

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.

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