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Rock climbing Rébuffat Aiguille du Midi
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
The Rebuffat route was first climbed by Gaston Rébuffat and Maurice Bacquet during the first ascent of the Aiguille du Midi southern face (3842m) back in 1956. This route is one of the most beautiful climbs of the Mont Blanc Massif. Quick access by cable car, it includes everything that a mountain climb can offer: majestic surroundings, colourful granite and varied climbing: slab, dihedral, crack including the famous crack of the second pitch.
The Rebuffat is definitely a climbing route not to be missed in the Mont Blanc Massif.
After 10 pitches on a beautiful orange granite, we abseil onto the Aiguille du Midi southern terrace. The Rebuffat is a climbing route that requires previous experience in rock climbing and the ability to climb at least a minimum French grade 5c/6a.
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 booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (group booking) : Your guide will contact you by phone aroung 6.30pm on the previous day to arrange the meeting point
Guiding policy (group booking) : 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 booking) : 355€ per person based on a minimum of 2 participants
This price includes :
- mountain guiding services
- lift tickets
This price does not included :
- technical equipment
- pic nic
A private booking 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 accompanied by a parent
Price 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
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 4 - 5 hours
Location : Starting from the Aiguille du Midi lift
Ability level : The Rebuffat is a climbing route that requires previous experience in rock climbing and the ability to climb at least a minimum French grade 5c/6a.
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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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.
Equipment
- Light back pack
- High Mountain boots with rigid soles
- Light crampons
- Rock climbing shoes
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belaying device
- Personal anchor tether
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for climbing in high altitude
- 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: 4 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 4 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
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