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| | Aiguille du Midi - Arête des Cosmiques |
 | | The climb begins and ends at the summit of the Aiguille du Midi, which is attained by a 9000 foot ride in the telepherique. |
 | | We exit the summit tourist complex through an ice tunnel, descend the following steep snow arête and traverse below the steep South Face of the Midi to reach the foot of the ridge. |
 | | Some recommended climbs include the Traverse of Mont Blanc, Mont Blanc du Tacul via the NW Face or the North Face Triangle, the Midi-Plan Traverse, the East Arete of the Pyramid du Tacul, the Traverse of Pointe Lachenal, and the Traverse of the Aiguille d'Entrèves. |
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