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Any tips on some suitable day routes (up to PD+/AD- ...but happy with any classics of lower grades) in chamonix around april time? something with reasonably easy access as it is most likely going to be a quicky over a long weekend.

Cheers

I'm assuming (since you don't mention skis) that you will not be using skis to access your climbs.

In reply to kenr:

that would be correct. no skis. any possibilities?

if not, any long rock routes worth the trip (up to VS)?

In reply to Derry:

bump

In reply to Derry:

I'm also looking for info for easier routes in April!

What about snow-shoes for non-skiers? Would they extend the climbing range much?

In reply to Derry:

I used snow shoes to access routes in Chamonix for several years in winter and spring before I learnt to ski. They do extend your range enormously, and make life much easier. You can rent them in the valley. If you arrive after a period of dry weather, some south facing rock routes will be in condition, including in the Vallee Blanche. Snow/mixed routes ditto. But this is prime time for steeper ice. The goulottes will be excellent. Easier, more accessible options would include the Col du Plan, the Mallory - Porter on the Midi, the Y couloir on the Aig. d'Argentiere. Maybe the Whymper or Couturier on the Verte, if you're confident.

In reply to David Rose:

What about arete des cosmiques? seems like fairly easy access to the hut and down via cable car.

In reply to Derry:

If the weather is good, that should be fine. It is doable in most conditions.