Mont Tondu, Alpine summit in Les Contamines-Montjoie, France.
Mont Tondu is a 3196 meter summit in the Mont Blanc massif featuring glaciated slopes and rocky sections throughout the route. The climbing path crosses different terrain types as it gains elevation.
The peak emerged as a climbing destination during the 19th century within the developing alpine mountaineering tradition. Construction of the Robert Blanc refuge at 2750 meters later improved access to the route.
Mont Tondu represents a fundamental stage for alpinists transitioning from beginner to intermediate climbing levels in the French mountaineering tradition.
The climb takes several days with overnight stays at mountain huts and requires proper alpine gear. Climbers should prepare for variable mountain weather and technical rock sections.
The Pain de Sucre section features a cable-equipped scramble with fixed anchors and ropes. This technical passage combines steep rock faces with glacier terrain.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
