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Mountaineering Aiguille de l'Index
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 220€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 600m or routes above 3500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 900m or routes above 4000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 1300m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
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Technical Level 1: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route is not very steep and is well-marked, or the activity may also take place in beginner-friendly areas.
Technical Level 2: For experienced hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route includes short, steep sections and may involve scree or rocky ridges, requiring surefootedness.
Technical Level 3: For occasional mountaineers (2 to 5 recent outings). The route includes steep sections requiring prior climbing experience at a French grade 3c level and/or mastery of crampons and ice axe use.
Technical Level 4: For regular mountaineers (5 to 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing at a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and an ice axe, as well as basic roping and belaying techniques.
Technical Level 5: For experienced mountaineers (more than 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing above a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, as well as advanced roping and belaying techniques.
General information
The traverse of the Aiguille de l’Index (2595m) is a magnificent route starting from the Flégère lifts and offering breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc Massif. After a short walk, the traverse begins properly upon reaching the southeast ridge of the Index. The fun climb (French grade 4 max) on excellent, occasionally polished rock, mixes all styles: dihedral, crack, and face climbing. A few downclimbing steps complete this ascent, which ends with a short airy ridge. From the summit, the panorama is stunning, stretching from the Glacier du Tour to Mont Blanc, with a sense of exposure on both sides. The descent is via abseil, followed by a walk above the Index couloir, allowing a smooth return to the lifts.
The traverse of the Aiguille de l’Index is a superb half-day introduction to mountaineering, intended for individuals with prior climbing experience. It offers a truly comprehensive experience. In winter, this traverse transforms into a remarkable mixed route in the sunny setting of the Aiguilles Rouges. The snow allows for an extended climb by starting the southeast ridge from its base. In this form, we particularly recommend it to those with prior mountaineering experience as an introduction to winter mountaineering on a full-day outing.
Group booking
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Dates (group session) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (group session) : Your guide will contact you by phone aroung 6.30pm on the previous day to arrange the meeting point
Guiding policy (group session) : Group of 2 people maximum per guide. Children, minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Departure (group booking) : The departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 registered participants
Price 2025 (group session) : 220€ per person based on a minimum of 2 participants
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services,
- lift / train tickets
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
Private booking
A private formula is the historical relationship that binds a mountain leader to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain leader who will meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula realise your projects because it guarentees you a maximum amount of comfort.
Dates (private booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (private booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private booking) : Between 1 - 2 people per guide
Minimum 15 years old
Price summer 2025 (private booking) :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 305€
Price winter 2025 (private booking) :
1 person : 430€
2 people : 460€
The price includes :
- mountain guiding services
The price does not include :
- technical equipment
- lift passes
- picnic & snacks
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 3 - 4 hours
Location : Starting from the Flegere and then, Index lift
Ability level : The southeast ridge of the Index is intended for individuals with some initial climbing experience. Airy sections. 25 minutes of walking round trip
Formality : Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
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Equipment
We recommend that you take special care in choosing your equipment because it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. As alpine conditions can be highly variable with sudden changes, it can get very cold in altitude, it is preferable to have numerous layers rather than one thick piece of clothing.
The list below corresponds to the equipment needed in summer. For the winter version, add an ice axe and a pair of crampons to the gear. Your guide will discuss the clothing requirements with you based on the current conditions.
Equipment
- Back pack
- Mountain boots for hiking and climbing
- Rock climbing shoes optional
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belaying device
- Personal anchor tether
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for climbing
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Snacks
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet, Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3.5 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 3.5 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
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