Le Take off from l’Aiguille du Midi :
This high mountain site may discourage some.
Having descended the ridge, depending on wind direction you can take off either on the north face or south face on the easier Vallee Blanche side.

Altitude : 3700 m
Difference in altitude : 2700 m
Orientation : North or south.
Access : l’Aiguille de Midi cable car (two sections).
30 min high altitude walk roped together and using crampons.
Landing : bois du Bouchet