Normal route via the Glacier d'Argentière and the South-East Ridge

The North Face of Aiguille d'Argentière is a serious alpine route and a well-documented objective on the peak. It is considerably more committing than the normal route and is subject to ice, snow, and mixed conditions depending on the season. The face is exposed to rockfall and avalanche hazard, especially in warm or unstable conditions. Climbing is sustained and requires solid competence on steep snow and mixed terrain. It is generally treated as a major mountaineering line rather than a casual ascent option. Descent is often more complex than on the normal route and may require careful route-finding or a return by the standard side of the mountain.

The East Face is another established alpine route on Aiguille d'Argentière. It is a steep and serious line that can involve snow, ice, and mixed climbing depending on conditions. The face is exposed and can present objective dangers from seracs, rockfall, and unstable snow. It is more demanding than the normal route and requires good mountain judgment. Because conditions vary widely, the exact character of the climb can change from one season to another. It is a recognized summit route in the Mont Blanc Massif climbing literature.