Aiguille Rouge Rock

A poor forecast, cloud and winds aloft led to an enjoyable day rock climbing in the Aiguille Rouge. Easily accessed from La Praz via the Flegere/Index cableway system, this area provides an ideal location for an easier day or escape from poor weather.

The obvious climbing is on Aiguille L’Index but a quick look through any local guide book reveals many more possibilities. We climbed on La Grande Floria – Contrefort de droite, which gives a host of sunny bolted climbing in the lower grades (4a – 6a) and the view over the Chamonix valley to the more serious, higher peaks is unrivalled anywhere in the Alps. The climbs can be crowded though!