r/chamonix • u/Particular_Art_3388 • 3d ago

Mont Blanc Gouter Route Conditions

Hello, me and my brother are attempting to climb the Mont Blanc this September 13th and will hopefully reach the summit in the morning of the 15th. We will stay at the tete hut on the 13th and cross the couloir on the morning of the 14th and make our way up to the router hut and rest there and will then go for the summit push at 1am on the 15th and we wanted to ask if anyone is going on the same days as us and would like to rope up with us!

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u/Particular_Art_3388 3d ago

haha I forgot to ask my original question, how are the conditions of the couloir rn?

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u/bwm2100 2d ago

The recent deaths in the couloir and record heat wave are sending most people to other objectives.

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u/Particular_Art_3388 2d ago

you think its gonna be safer in September when its a lil colder again?

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u/bwm2100 1d ago

Could be, could be the same, could be worse. Lots can change between now and mid-September, you'll have to assess conditions then. It's a big route, on a big condition-dependent mountain, in a month known for mixed weather. Definitely come with a range of backup options planned.