In reply to garrett85:
Similar Question, but from someone a whole lot less experienced in the Alps...
Was thinking of doing Cosmiques Arette and the Pointe Lachenal Traverse, but really have no idea of what to expect in terms of depth of snow etc? Will walking on the glacier be possible for approaches, or are Skis necessary?
Also, I'm a little confused by the lift passes to get up to the Aiguille...looking at the rates, there seems to be an 'alpinist special' for slightly less than a standard return, or an annual pass for fractionally more, so why would you buy a standard return?