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Aiguille du Midi Arete Chamonix 2016

Filmed Thursday 18th February 2016 La Vallee Blanche is a 'Bucket List' day for all skiers. The Infamous 20km off piste glacier ski route in Chamonix... I'd advise skiing with a Guide unless you are an experienced ski mountaineer. The guides based in Chamonix are fantastic. The Vallée Blanche starts at the top of the Aiguille du Midi and finishes in Chamonix’s town centre (snow permitting). It’s an unmarked, unmaintained and unpatrolled high mountain off-piste ski itinerary which offers some of the most spectacular scenery that the Mont Blanc range has to offer. The Aiguille du Midi cable car is the starting point for this popular route. Generally, the lift company operates a number system where you can phone and pre-book your cable car in advance. This is highly recommended if you want to avoid an unpredictable and possibly long wait on a busy day. A Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass covers the Aiguille du Midi lift. The Vallee Blanche routes start at the top of the Aiguille du Midi (3812m) where after exiting the ice tunnel you are straight on to the ‘arête’. This is potentially one of the most dangerous points of the route as it is essentially a ridge edge which has a 50-degree pitch on both sides. In high season, a safety rope is placed along the descending path but it is still pretty intimidating knowing a safety rope is all that there is between you and the pea-sized buildings of Chamonix town centre. If you have Crampons, use them. Sliding down this on ski boots isn't the most comfortable activity in the World even if you are clipped onto the Guide's rope. If I was doing this again I'd probably tie my poles onto my pack to keep my hands free.