Arête des Cosmiques / Cosmiques ridge
Join one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team to climb the incredible Arête des Cosmiques in the French Alps.
Private
1 Day
Jun - Sep
Description
The Cosmiques Ridge is a beautiful Alpine mixed climb onto an excellent rock.
Due to its technical difficulties (AD), it's suitable for intermediate climbers. Much of the ridge can be climbed moving together.
The route starts from Abri Simond hut which is next to the Cosmiques refuge. We will reach the starting point by taking the cable car in Chamonix up to Aiguille du Midi.
The surroundings are really beautiful. We will be in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, above la Vallée Blanche.
We can do it in one day if there are not too many people on the ridge as the others might slow us down.
It’s a beautiful traverse which we highly recommend.
Please contact me if you wish to be guided there. I will bring you up Arête des Cosmiques with much pleasure !
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
- 20 Euros/per person for ice axe, harness, crampons and helmet.
FAQs
Where and when will we meet?
The meeting point is in Chamonix at the Aiguille du Midi lift (Place de l'Aiguille du Midi). We usually meet at 8.30am to check the equipment before taking the lift together.
What’s included in the price? What extra costs will I have to cover?
The guiding service is included in the price of the tour. On top of that, you’ll have to cover your lift fee and the rental of the technical equipment you might not have (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet). If you wish, you can rent it from us for €20 (total, for the 4 items).
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes around 5 hours.
How many climbers/people can join?
One guide will take maximum 2 climbers with him. If you are with a larger group, one or several other guides from our team will join.
How experienced do I need to be?
The climb of the Cosmiques Ridge is aimed at people wanting to learn mixed mountaineering and who have previous experience using crampons.
What equipment do I need to have with me?
In terms of climbing equipment, you’ll need to take with you:
- Mountaineering boots
- 30-liter backpack
- Helmet, harness, ice-axe and crampons (you can rent these from us for €20)
Then, in terms of clothing and accessories, we recommend the following
- Standard mountaineering clothes
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of light gloves
- A pair of warm gloves
- Sunglasses with category 4 protection
- Sunscreen (with high protection)
- Water (at least 1.5l)
- Food & snacks (energy bars or dried fruit)
- Personal first aid kit
Can I join a group?
We don’t organize group open group tours for the Cosmiques Ridge climb. Only a private guided tour is possible.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
PeaksHunter
4.7
(237)
Mountain Guide
Founded in 2013 by Elis and Silvia, PEAKSHUNTER is a team of IFMGA-certified mountain guides.
Although we all have different backgrounds and experiences, we share the same goals and projects and, more than anything, love our job and share a deep passion for the mountains.
Professionalism and safety are our core values because we love our job and we are passionate about Mountain and Nature.
We are enthusiastic to share new adventures and guarantee the most memorable emotions to all our clients.
If you are interested in experience the beauty of Nature and the power of the Mountains, Peakshunter Mountain Guides will be happy to guide you! We want to provide you with intense emotions and want to be there to share them with you. We feel we've done our job when there are big, cheesy smiles on everybody's faces at the end of the day.
We want to build a strong, long-lasting relationship with our clients, based on the respect we feel for everyone who joins us in the exploration of this striking vertical world.
Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Monterosa, Dufourspitze and Margherita Hut, Gran Paradiso, Breithorn, Castor and Pollux are only a few of several 4000 Alps summits next to the area we live and work: the beautiful little Aosta Valley region, close to French and Swiss borders and not far from Geneva, Milan and Turin international airports.
Realize your dreams, discovering breathtaking views or simply living an extraordinary day: you just need to use your imagination and we will realize your trip as you desire to live it!
Peakshunter Mountain Guides team will be happy to guide you, sharing adventures and being you companions, personal trainers, consultants and expertise supporters for all you need in planning the next Mountain dream!
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about Explore-Share
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