Aiguilles Dorées, Mountain summit in Valais canton, Switzerland.
Aiguilles Dorées is a 3,568 meter summit marked by a roughly 2 kilometer ridge that divides the Trient and Saleina glaciers in the Mont Blanc massif. The ridge presents a technically demanding route across exposed terrain with sections of varying difficulty.
The first recorded ascent took place in the late 1800s when pioneers Valère Fynn and William Murphy completed the initial ridge traverse in 1892. This early achievement established the route as a recognized climbing objective for mountaineers in the region.
The name refers to the golden hue of the granite faces when touched by early morning light, a sight that draws climbers and hikers to this remote location. Local mountain guides consider this ridge traverse a significant milestone in their climbing careers.
Summit access requires a chairlift from Champex-Lac to Cabane d'Orny, followed by roughly a five-hour hike across the Trient Glacier. Preparation and acclimatization are important given the elevation and technical demands of the route.
The L'Envers des Dorees Bivouac Hut is positioned strategically near the climbing routes and serves as a basic overnight shelter for small groups. This simple refuge allows climbers to stay on the mountain and push forward the following day without returning to the valley.
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