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Chamonix offers thrilling ice-climbing at the Crémerie ice falls, perfect for beginners and advanced climbers alike, with stunning Alpine views.
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"The Haute Route For an arduous yet gratifying tour of the Alps, look no further than the Haute Route. This ultimate Alpine adventure—beginning in Chamonix, France and ending in Zermatt, Switzerland —can be undertaken either on foot (which takes 12 days) or on skis (which takes seven). In summer, the route is accessible to any hiker in good physical condition but, in winter, it gets much more difficult and requires ski-touring equipment to tackle. During the journey, days are spent traversing vast trails, descending slopes, and navigating glaciers. At night, guests sleep in various Alpine huts, scattered among the towering mountains. When it comes to ski touring, it’s simply the greatest experience on earth."
"Climb a Frozen Waterfall While Chamonix boasts many thrilling frozen waterfalls for ice-climbing experts, those strapping on their crampons for the first time should try the Crémerie ice falls. Located alongside the road between Chamonix and Argentière, this broad stretch of waterfall, which freezes during winter, allows for several groups at once, and its 45-degree inclines prove popular with beginners. A couple of routes, namely Cerise and Moby Dick, test more-advanced climbers, who navigate past pine trees protruding from mounds of packed snow. Once at the top, enjoy the distant views of jagged Alpine peaks—then switch on the helmet cam for the rappel down."
"Climb a Frozen Waterfall While Chamonix boasts many thrilling frozen waterfalls for ice-climbing experts, those strapping on their crampons for the first time should try the Crémerie ice falls. Located alongside the road between Chamonix and Argentière, this broad stretch of waterfall, which freezes during winter, allows for several groups at once, and its 45-degree inclines prove popular with beginners. A couple of routes, namely Cerise and Moby Dick, test more-advanced climbers, who navigate past pine trees protruding from mounds of packed snow. Once at the top, enjoy the distant views of jagged Alpine peaks—then switch on the helmet cam for the rappel down."
