Chamonix Valley
The rock-climbers Mecca - here there are a multitude of routes for climbing. We will only mention some schools, but others do exist. The topographical guide for Chamonix lists 23 different sites...
La Joux
(Argentière, 30 km from Passy)
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     Altitude: 1100 m.
     Number of routes: 52
     Height: from 6 to 70 m
     Approach walk: 5 mn
     Difficulty: from 3 to 8a
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Comments:
A delightful rock face hidden behind a small wood. Its gneiss is less worn than les Gaillands, and there is something for everyone. Not to be missed!

Topographical guide:
Chamonix Valley