Cims, sempre amunt
Dôme de Neige des Écrins
Isère · 4015 m
What is the French Alps challenge?
The French Alps hold some of Europe's most iconic summits: Mont Blanc, Barre des Écrins, Grande Casse, Mont Pelvoux, La Meije. Serious alpinism, but also attainable objectives for anyone who trains for them.
This challenge covers the emblematic peaks in a manageable list. It isn't exhaustive — it aims to honour the giants of each massif: Mont Blanc, Vanoise, Écrins, Oisans.
With the app you carry the list on your phone and log each summit with a photo and date.
The community in numbers
- summits logged
- 3
- summits logged
- peaks in the challenge
- 10
- peaks in the challenge
How it works
- 1
Download the app
Free on the App Store and Google Play. Log in with Apple or Google and you're set.
- 2
Pick this challenge
In the app, select the challenge. You can follow several at once.
- 3
Climb and log
When you reach the summit, open the app, add a photo and the date. Progress updates automatically.
Some of the peaks you'll find
A small sample from the challenge catalog.
Aiguille Verte
Haute-Savoie · 4122 m
Aiguille du Dru
Haute-Savoie · 3754 m
La Meije
Isère · 3983 m
Mont Pelvoux
Isère · 3946 m
Aiguille d’Argentière
Valais · 3901 m
Barre des Écrins
Isère · 4102 m
Mont Blanc
Haute-Savoie · 4808 m
Les Droites
Haute-Savoie · 4000 m
Aiguille de Bionnassay
Haute-Savoie · 4052 m
Frequently asked questions
What's the highest peak?
Mont Blanc, at 4,808 metres — the roof of Western Europe.
Is it technical alpinism?
Most of them, yes. Several peaks require rope, crampons and ice axe. A few are walkable in summer.
When's the best time to go?
June to September for most; Mont Blanc has a narrower window.
Start your challenge today
Install the app, pick your challenge, start logging summits.
Available on iOS and Android