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Bonatti Tabou, Chandelle du Tacul (3581m)

Located in the heart of the Cirque Maudit, the Chandelle du Tacul is a compact granite monolite offering world class climbing in a spectacular high alpine environment of mighty glaciers, 4000m peaks and granite towers.

BEST PARTS OF TWO GREAT ROUTES ARE COMBINED INTO A FANTASTIC AND SUSTAINED CLIMB

The Chandelle du Tacul (3613m) is one of the satellite towers of the Grand Capucin. It is a true needle of golden granite, which is also an incredible viewpoint: on one side, the slender profiles of the Trident and the Grand Capucin, on the other, the glacial basins of the Maudit and Brenva, dominated by the snowy cap of the Mont Blanc.

The Bonatti Tabou combines the best parts of two routes: lower pitches of the Bonatti route (Bonatti–Gallieni 1960) and top pitches of and Tabou (Piola–Stappazzon 1988) follow an elegant and sustained line on fantastically featured and solid granite wall: 245m of 5c – 6b+ of cracks, slabs and corners.

The Chandelle du Tacul is accessed by a glacier trek passing through séracs of the Glacier du Géant from the Skyway lift station. This glacier approach makes the itinerary a marvellous example of the alpine climbing typical to the Chamonix valley.

À partir de : 750 €

Performance

Vous avez une solide expérience de la montagne ou de l’escalade. Vous avez déjà effectué de multiples ascensions classées AD français ou des escalades plus difficiles et plus longues de plusieurs longueurs. Vous êtes autonome avec l’équipement de base et les techniques de sécurité de l’escalade en multi longueurs. Vous pouvez mener l’escalade jusqu’au niveau 5 français sur des voies de rocher/gymnase et alpines jusqu’au niveau AD français. Vous pouvez suivre jusqu’au 6a-6b français sur des voies rocheuses et alpines classées D français.
  • Fitness level 4/5
  • Disponibilité sur demande
  • Guiding ratio 1:2
  • 1 full day of climbing
  • Available June – October
Vêtements
Chaussures d’alpinisme
Vêtements
Bonnet
Vêtements
T-shirt et couches respirantes (laine ou synthetique)
Vêtements
Doudoune légère
Vêtements
Veste étanche et coupe-vent
Vêtements
Gants chauds
Vêtements
Gants techniques (fins)
Vêtements
Casquette
Vêtements
Guêtres
Vêtements
Pantalon d’escalade
Vêtements
Chaussures d’approche
Matériel technique
Piolet
Matériel technique
Baudrier
Matériel technique
Crampons
Matériel technique
Sac à dos de 25-30L
Matériel technique
Mousqueton a vis x3
Matériel technique
Casque d’escalade
Matériel technique
Sac de magnésie/craie
Matériel technique
Système d’assurage
Matériel technique
Sangle de 60 cm ou cordelette pour prusik
Matériel technique
Longe
Matériel technique
Gants fissures d’escalade
Autres éléments essentiels
Lunettes de soleil
Autres éléments essentiels
Bouteille d’eau – Idéalement 2 x 1L
Autres éléments essentiels
Crème solaire haute protection (visage et levres)
Inclus dans le tarif

Guide Fee

UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide – a fully qualified and experienced Chamex guide will accompany you for the duration of your trip.

Transport

Return transport from Chamonix to Italy.

Group Equipment

Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.

Office Support

Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguillle du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.

Non inclus dans le tarif

Lift Passes

We will advise you on which lift passes you will need prior to your trip. If lift passes are required we can preorder them for you on request.

Personal Equipment

Please see the « Equipment » tab to find out what you will need on this trip / course.  For private customised guiding, please contact us directly to confirm your personalised kit list.

Food & Drink

The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.

Insurance

Travel insurance including a mountain search and rescue insurance is mandatory on all our trips (we can organise the mountai search and rescue insurance for you on request). We highly advice to have a policy covering the cost of medical treatment and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.