A major climb on an iconic summit of the Alps
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The ascent of La Meije by the Promontoire mountain hut, followed by the ridge traverse to the Doigt de Dieu, is the dream of many alpinists and a consecration for most of them. La Meije, the last major summit of the Alps to remain unconquered... More than a century after its first ascent in 1877 by Boileau de Castelnau & Gaspard and his son, it is undoubtedly one of the most prominent climbs of the Alps. A subtle mix of mountaineering skills contributes to its success: the sense of the itinerary, the ability to progress quickly, a good amount of determination and commitment, the preparation and choice of the right moment... The traverse of La Meije is a mythical climb: there starts the great alpinism.
The ascent of La Meije by the Promontoire mountain hut, followed by the ridge traverse to the Doigt de Dieu, is the dream of many alpinists and a consecration for most of them. La Meije, the last major summit of the Alps to remain unconquered... More than a century after its first ascent in 1877 by Boileau de Castelnau & Gaspard and his son, it is undoubtedly one of the most prominent climbs of the Alps. A subtle mix of mountaineering skills contributes to its success: the sense of the...
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- 1 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 10 June 2025 until 10 September 2025 - Open everyday
Every day, depending on the weather
Booking needed
Booking needed
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Close to a public transportation
- Village centre
- River 5 km away
- Close to GR footpath
Access
Access
- The Mountain Guide Office is located on the square of the cable car parking.
