Dome Des Glaciers
2 days Climb and Fly between France and Italy
Hiking Start Day 1: La Ville des Glaciers, 1858m ASL
Hiking Start Day 2: Robert Blanc Hut, 2737m ASL
Hiking Day 1: 956Hm, 3-4h
Hiking Day 2: 800Hm, 4-5h, PD I-II alpine/climbing grade
Takeoff Point: Dome Des Glaciers, 3592m ASL
Takeoff Type: Glacier / Snowy summit
Takeoff Direction: S
Landing Options: La Ville des Glaciers by the start of the route
Advantages: Relatively easy and scenic alpine ridge that can be done solo by the experienced mountaineers. The route is normally in conditions from late spring through autumn. Relatively easy takeoff for an high alpine terrain. A glide could be made almost to Skyway Monte Bianco or Saint Gervais
Disadvantages: Glacier could be heavily crevassed. Not really feasible without staying a night at the hut
Caution: High Alpine terrain