Mont Maudit Mountain

Address: Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc massif, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France/Italy border

Hours: Alpine access year-round (routes and refuges are seasonal)

Admission: No admission charge for the massif; mountain huts and lifts (where present) charge separately

Mont Maudit is a high peak in the Mont Blanc massif on the border between France and Italy, standing above 4,400 metres and forming part of the ridge leading to Mont Blanc. It is a notable alpine summit frequently encountered on popular Mont Blanc ascent routes.

The mountain features glaciated slopes and steep sections that pose objective hazards such as crevasses and seracs; it is usually climbed by roped glacier and mixed snow-ice routes rather than simple hiking tracks. The peak is commonly traversed during guided and independent ascents of Mont Blanc.

First routes up Mont Maudit date to the golden age of alpine mountaineering in the 19th century, and since then the summit has been part of evolving alpine techniques and route development. It remains an important objective within the Mont Blanc massif.

Mont Maudit sits above the Chamonix valley and the Aiguille du Midi access corridor in the Mont Blanc massif, with common approach points from the Chamonix and Courmayeur sides of the range.

• Common climbing route: Commonly included on the standard Mont Blanc ascent known as the “Trois Monts” route, where climbers cross Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit on the way to Mont Blanc.

Access is usually via the Mont Blanc valley approaches from Chamonix or Courmayeur, depending on the chosen route. Approaches involve high-mountain hut stays and glacier travel; local alpine guides organize ascents.

• If crossing from the Italian side near Courmayeur, check glacier conditions and objective hazards before planning a route that links to Mont Blanc approaches.
• For classic alpine routes, hire a guide - the terrain is glaciated and objective risks are real.