Valley Rock

Inspired by the Swiss guidebooks 'Schweiz Plaisir', the Alps are home to some superb moderate rock routes, with fun, enjoyable climbing on high quality rock. If largely stress free well bolted routes in fantastic locations are your thing, then the crags of France, Switzerland and Italy are the place to be...

Valley Rock Climbing in Chamonix

The Chamonix area is probably most famous for it's high level mountain rock climbing but the reality is that there is plenty at valley levels well below the snowline. As a result the cragging season starts early and lasts well in to the autumn, as well as giving great opportunities for climbing when the weather prevents it in the high mountains.

Climbing Level

A trip to climb in the Chamonix Valley doesn't need to be extreme and there are plenty of great objectives at all grades. With routes from entry level grades upwards, both on single or multi pitch.

Areas

Here are a few selected locations, and some examples of routes. Also check out the photos below...

Les Gaillands - The old favorite, highly accessible climbing on the outskirts of Chamonix.
Vallorcine and Barberine - Good climbing predominately of a slabby nature.
Vallon de Bérard - High quality climbing in a quiet valley with a remote feel.
Col de la Colombière - Good quality limestone climbing in Les Aravis a short drive from Chamonix.
Pierre Avoi - Climbing in an atmospheric location high above the Rhône Valley.
Col des Montets - Quality bouldering