The North Face is a documented alpine route on Mont Blanc de Cheilon and is substantially more serious than the normal ridge ascent. It involves steep snow and ice climbing, with conditions that can change rapidly. The face is exposed to objective hazards such as serac or avalanche danger depending on season and conditions. Route-finding and timing are important, and the climb is generally undertaken by experienced alpinists. It is a much more committing line than the standard ridge route. Because published details vary by source and condition, specific time and distance figures are omitted here.
Route Outline
Approach from the Glacier de Cheilon / upper Val de Bagnes side
Reach the foot of the North Face
Ascend the snow and ice face to the upper mountain
Gain the summit ridge or upper slopes
Summit of Mont Blanc de Cheilon
Descend by the chosen descent route
