In reply to David Rainsbury:
Hi David, I'm also looking to go to chamonix next year but have no previous experience of alpinism. At the minute I am leading s/vs well and about to book a course at glenmore lodge for winter lead climbing for this Jan.
I would really love to go to chamonix but will completely understand if you think I am too inexperienced for what you're looking at doing.
Cheers
Robbie