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13,350 ft · Mont Blanc Group, Italy
Mont Brouillard
Mont Brouillard is a 13,350 ft peak in the Mont Blanc Group, Italy. The standard route is the Brouillard Ridge: 14 mi, 7,772 ft of gain, TD.
Mont Brouillard at a glance
- Elevation13,350 ft4,069 m
- RouteBrouillard RidgeTD
- Distance14 mi7,772 ft gain
- Time3–4 daysExtreme effort
- SeasonJul–Aug
- RangeMont Blanc GroupItaly
Climbing the Brouillard Ridge
From Val Veny above Courmayeur, Italy, approach Mont Blanc's Brouillard Ridge on the wild Italian flank over several days. This minor top (TD) has no independent route of any practical interest, just ground crossed by parties on the serious Brouillard and Peuterey lines. It is remote, loose in places, and a long way from any rescue, so it is very rarely visited and only by experienced alpinists on multi-day outings. Watch rockfall on the loose rock and cornices on the crest. It shares its outing with the parent route; log the distance and gain once per trip.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (40–55 L)
Mountaineering Boots
Crampons
Ice Axe
Helmet
Harness
Rope
Carabiners
Belay Device- Prusik Cord
- Ice Screw
Base Layer
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Hardshell Pants
Warm Hat
Buff
Midweight Gloves
Glacier Glasses
Sunscreen
Headlamp
GPS Device
Satellite Communicator
Water
First-Aid Kit
Emergency Bivy
Heavyweight Gloves
Goggles
Offline Maps
Power Bank
Whistle
Approach Shoes- Slings
- Nut Tool
- Cams / Nuts
- Ice Screw
Sleeping Bag (0°F to 20°F)
Sleeping Pad
What to watch for
- Technical climbing
- Steep exposure
- Knife-edge ridge
- Rockfall
- Loose rock
- Cornices
- Snow near summit
- Ice near summit
- High altitude
- Extreme cold
- High winds
- Storms
- Low visibility
- Remote location
- Glacier travel
- Crevasses
- Altitude sickness
- Rapid weather shifts
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is Mont Brouillard?
Mont Brouillard is 13,350 feet (4,069 m) tall. It is in the Mont Blanc Group, Italy.
How does Mont Brouillard rank among the Alpine 4,000ers?
At 13,350 feet, Mont Brouillard is the 59th highest of the 82 Alpine 4,000ers. The highest is Mont Blanc.
How hard is it to climb Mont Brouillard?
The Brouillard Ridge is graded TD on the alpine scale, meaning very difficult: long, sustained technical climbing. Yak rates the overall effort extreme: 14 miles with 7,772 feet of elevation gain.
How many days does it take to climb Mont Brouillard?
Most climbers plan 3–4 days for the Brouillard Ridge, with at least one night on the mountain.
Is Mont Brouillard dangerous to climb?
It has real risks: avalanche and icefall danger, crevasses on the glacier and exposed sections where a fall would be serious. Teams rope up for glacier travel, and many first-timers climb with a guide.
Do you need crampons and an ice axe for Mont Brouillard?
Plan on it. Crampons and an ice axe are on the gear list for the Brouillard Ridge for the snow and ice on the upper mountain, along with mountaineering boots that take crampons. Glacier travel also means a rope, harness and crevasse rescue skills. Conditions vary through the season, so check recent reports before you go.
Do you need to acclimatize to climb Mont Brouillard?
Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and Mont Brouillard reaches 13,350 feet. Spend a night or two at elevation first, drink plenty of water and turn back if a headache, nausea or dizziness gets worse.
When is the best time to climb Mont Brouillard?
The usual climbing window is July to August. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb Mont Brouillard with Yak
Plan your route on a topo map, check the summit forecast, then log your climb and see what is left on your list