Reaching the top of Mont Blanc, A concern for alpinists

For us alpinists, who sometimes travel thousands of kilometres to climb this summit, the Mont Blanc is far more than just another peak to climb. It is a dream, a legend even.

The amazing history of our passion has been written on these slopes. The intense efforts, unspoiled landscapes and elegant peaks, the fraternity of the roped party and the confrontation with high altitude all contribute to making this a unique experience.

We all want to share it. However, this symbol of mountaineering sometimes also conveys a negative image of our sport. The number of people on certain days, the lack of respect for the site and for other people, failures and tragedies all contribute to this deteriorating image.

Therefore, the french “Coordination des activités de montagne” and the Petzl Foundation launches this summer an information campaign aimed at candidates of the “roof of the Alps”. Practical advices and informations are presented in seven languages. For the Petzl Foundation, this action extends the studies to better understand the dangers of the normal route and seek solutions to reduce the risk (see our studies on the route of Gouter couloir).

Download the brochure in your language:

- Reaching the top of Mont Blanc a concern for climbers

- Besteigung des Mont Blanc Ein Fall für Alpinisten

- Ascender el Mont Blanc asunto de alpinistas

- Zdobyć Mont Blanc zadanie dla alpinistów

- La salita del monte Bianco un'impresa da alpinisti

- Réussir le Mont Blanc une affaire d'alpiniste