Les Courtes

Located in the Mont Blanc massif, Les Courtes rises to 3,856 meters with steep granite faces and sharp ridges between Talèfre and Argentiere Glacier basins.

The Swiss Route on the North Face, first climbed by C. Cornaz and R. Mathey in 1938, ranks number 94 in Rebuffat's list of Mont Blanc routes.

The mountain reflects traditional Alpine climbing heritage through its numerous established routes, attracting mountaineers from various international backgrounds to test their skills.

Climbers access Les Courtes from Refuge d'Argentière or Refuge du Couvercle, with accommodations available at both locations for extended climbing expeditions.

The North Face presents technical challenges with angles reaching 80 degrees of ice, requiring specific climbing techniques and careful navigation around rock formations.

Location: Haute-Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 3,856 m

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 45.92738,7.00399

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09