The Chamonix Valley has a number of ice falls of varying length and degree of difficulty. These are of interest to beginner and expert alike.There are about 20 sites for ice fall climbing with the most popular being at Servoz, Les Houches, the Mont Blanc tunnel entrance, le Chapeau, Col de Montets, Chatelard and Argentière.

Access is easy, with 10-30 mins walk from the road, or on approach skis from Lognan at
Les Grands Montets ski station.
Some are equipped with belays and most have abseil descents.

The ice falls at altitude normally start to form around November.
The lower falls start forming from December onwards with the best ice fall climbing months being between December and February.

Ice Fall Map of Chamonix
Argentière Ice Falls
Security, Equipment, Mountain Guides and Courses
The Guide Book for Chamonix Ice Falls
Mountaineering Navigation Page