Earlier this week, a massive rockfall hit the West Face of the Dru, near Mont Blanc. The slide would have ... because it happened during a cold winter day. Otherwise, he says, he wasn't surprised.

when it closes for the winter season. The Montgenèvre Pass connecting Briançon in France and Cesana Torinese in Italy is another option for road travel further south of the Tunnel du Mont-Blanc ...

Interview with François Cazzanelli who on 7 March 2025 teamed up with Giuseppe Vidoni to make the first ascent of 'Bianco ...

The good news is that, if climbing with a guide, although some climbing skills will certainly help, this objective is within reach for most fit hill-walkers who are experienced in winter conditions.

Leo Billon has been overshadowed somewhat by the spectacular exploits of regular partner Benjamin Vedrines. No longer.

Mont Blanc, whose name translates to "White Mountain ... from skiing and snowboarding in the winter, to hiking, cycling and paragliding in the summer. The Aiguille du Midi cable car, one of ...

L’Insolite. 2016. 91 points. €15.00. [Good Value ♫] From the Gringet grape grown on the slopes in front of Mont Blanc between 450 and 650 meters (1,475 and 2,130 feet) above sea level ...

First climbed free in 1990 by Alain Ghersen and Thierry Renault, and then first soloed later that winter by Jean-Christophe Lafaille ... At 9 pm we congratulated each other on top of Mont Blanc. What ...