The training and acclimatisation phase of the MMC introduction to alpine mountaineering trip allowed us to practise moving together over a variety of terrain and consolidated ice axe and crampon techniques. We also practised crevasse rescue, spending as much time at altitude as the weather would allow before resting ahead of our alpine peak attempt.

Club members then successfully summited the Aiquille du Tour (3542 metres) via the slightly more involved north col route, which takes in a circumnavigation of the summit via 3 cols, 2 countries and 3 separate glaciers! We were treated to fantastic sunsets, sunrises and very little sleep! After a very long day we treated ourselves to the local dish La Croùte to celebrate.