Punta Croz

Punta Croz is a mountain summit in the Mont Blanc massif straddling the France-Italy border at approximately 4,110 meters elevation. The Grandes Jorasses ridge features steep granite walls and glacial formations that characterize this alpine terrain.

The first ascent occurred in 1868 when mountaineers successfully reached the summit along the ridge. This early climb marked an important step in the development of alpine mountaineering in the Alps.

The name honors a Chamonix guide whose work shaped mountaineering culture in this region. Visitors can sense the connection to early alpine exploration that continues to draw climbers today.

The best approach involves gradual acclimatization before attempting higher elevations. Access requires mountaineering experience, proper equipment, and secure movement across rock and ice.

The north face rises dramatically over 1,000 meters above the glacier with technically demanding climbing. This wall is known for combining rock and ice in ways that test climbers' skills.