The new Chamonix Rockfax is due to be published early in July. This is a major update from the 2016 edition with two major new areas, new action photographs, enhanced maps and much more all covered in 56 extra pages. We're also making Chamonix FREE on Rockfax Digital until 21 July.
The new edition has been authored by Luke Davies a very active local climber. Luke has used his extensive knowledge to comb the entire text and refine the existing route descriptions as well as adding numerous extra routes and getting better and more up-to-date photos for many of the photo-topos.
The maps have been enhanced using open-source map data to give superb and clear visual representations of the area.
Rockfax Digital
The new edition will be released before the end of June on Rockfax Digital. The current edition is free until 21 July. All you need to do is download the app and login with your UKClimbing login or register a new account to check out the existing Chamonix package which will be automatically updated once the new information is released.
Print Edition
For those who prefer the paper version, you can pre-order your copy now at a special price for all UKC Supporters and Rockfax Digital Subscribers. The books will be sent out as soon as we receive stock.
Download the Introduction (PDF)
Download the Sample Glacier de Talèfre Chapter
New climbs are added every month, and free areas are available to non-subscribers, so whether you're a boulderer, trad or sport climber, Rockfax Digital gives you all the information you need to go climbing wherever and whenever you are.
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Comments
Re your map 'Glacier de Talèfre' you might like to omit the section of path that runs under the outfall of the Glacier de Charpoua (from the Flammes de Pierre to the Charpoua path) https://www.chamoniarde.com/images/files/Acc%C3%A8s-Charpoua-et-Flammes-de-Pierre.pdf That section is one of the reasons that the access to the Balcon Mer de Glace and to the Charpoua refuge were changed.
Hi Jon, thanks for the feedback. The path is still described on the map as it's the main way of going from the Flammes des Pierre to the rest of the Charpoua basin. So pretty crucial for people wanting to do a route on the walk in to another route higher up in the basin or to the hut. In regards to the Chamionarde article, there is now a much better, semi equipped direct approach to the flammes des Pierre and Dru a little further up the glacier that is preferable to the three pitch route described. Having used the approach described in the article a few times myself, it has been badly affected by glacial recession with the first bolt now being about 20m up. Thanks again for the feedback though!
Ha, yes, I only linked that map as it showed the lack of liaison to the Charpoua path, rather than the Flammes de Pierre approach.