Chamonix Alpine Rock

I'm heading to France in late July and I've managed to weasel in 4 - 5 days of climbing in Chamonix. Its my first time to the region and I don't have a lot of time so I'm hoping to glean some beta before I go.

I'm predominantly interested in technical multipitch climbing. Most of the information I've found is for either cragging around the valley floor or non technical mountaineering.

Can the good folks of mountain project point me towards some links/books that might give me a better idea of the technical rock routes in the area?

Thanks.

Aiguilles Rouges for long bolted climbing
needlesports.com/Catalogue/…

Envers des Aiguilles for trad
needlesports.com/Catalogue/…

Andre,

The Augille Rouge, across the Cham valley from the Mont Blanc massif, has numerous multi-pitch rock climbs, sans the glaciers. Both the Mt. Blanc massif and the Augille Rouge have the telepherique systems for easy access. Someone else will have to provide links to guidebooks or websites for the area.

aliebling wrote: Envers des Aiguilles for trad needlesports.com/Catalogue/…

The Envers is a good area for a variety of rock routes close to the hut, many with very little commitment, but you can put together a lot of pitches if so desired. Very nice setting on the Mer de Glace, reasonably short hike in. But, it can be crowded, so check in town to see if you can reserve a spot if you decide to go up. We used a Michel Piola guidebook, I think, but that was quite a few years ago.

See if you can run down a copy of Rebuffat's 100 great climbs on the Mont Blanc massif. Its a very good intro. You might find a library copy to look at if you don't want to buy it.

Thanks guys. I've tracked down a few of the recommended books. Looking forward to going through the material and putting together my little trip.

Any other advice and/or tips are welcome.

I spent almost a month there last year, hit me up on facebook, i've got some info for you. PS I'm back in DC pretty regularly - about 2 days a week, I haven't seen you at EarthTreks though - are you still around?