Mont Blanc – The Finest Routes is a collection of the 100 must-do climbing
\nroutes in the Mont Blanc Massif.<\/p>\n
Modern alpinism is a multi-faceted activity for which the Mont Blanc Massif is
\nthe perfect playground. Classic routes to which every mountaineer can aspire
\nare surrounded by the towering rock faces, huge mixed walls, precipitous ice
\nshields, serrated ridges and narrow gullies that define the massif`s harder
\nclimbs.<\/p>\n
In order to attain these prestigious summits via the most interesting
\nitineraries, this book presents a modern selection of 100 must-do routes,
\nranging from historic classics to more recent lines, described in order of
\nincreasing difficulty.<\/p>\n
Author and mountain guide Philippe Batoux provides a comprehensive account of
\neach route, outlining its history and atmosphere and giving all the technical
\ninformation needed to climb it. These written descriptions are complemented by
\nphoto diagrams and detailed topos. In addition, every route is illustrated
\nwith superbly evocative photos that make best use of the book`s large format.<\/p>\n
The routes were chosen for the quality of the rock, the reliability of the in-
\nsitu gear, the beauty of the surroundings, the prestige of the summit and the
\nenthusiasm the route inspires.<\/p>\n
Preference has been given to routes in the modern idiom, whether they are
\ngullies that only form in winter, difficult free climbs on high-altitude
\ncliffs, long ridge scrambles or traverses of major summits. There are routes
\nhere for all tastes, from famous classics such as the Cosmiques Ridge on the
\nAiguille du Midi, the American Direct on the Petit Dru, the Whymper Couloir on
\nthe Aiguille Verte, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses and the Kuffner
\nRidge on Mont Maudit to more recent gems such as Je t`ai conquis, Je t`adore
\non Pointe L`Epiney, No Siesta on the Grandes Jorasses and Le Vent du Dragon on
\nthe Aiguille du Midi.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"