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Mont Blanc Cosmiques Route
The descent from the Aiguille du Midi towards the Refuge des Cosmiques.
Sunset over the Aiguille du Gouter, seen from the Refuge des Cosmiques. Pic: Justin Woolford
Alan taking a break at the foot of Mont Blanc du Tacul. The route up over the shoulder (done in the dark at 2am) can be seen behind.
People climbing to the shoulder of Mont Maudit, as seen from Mont Blanc du Tacul. This is usually the crux of the climb and is often done in darkness at 4am.
Sunrise from the gentle slopes above Col Brenva, 5 hours into the climb and 1-2 hours from the summit
The shadow of Mont Blanc seen at sunrise from the final slopes to the summit.
The summit itself, 6-8 hours climb from the hut.
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