In the French Alps there are lots of long moderate mixed routes on granite around the Envers refuge. There is a glacier approach, both to the refuge, up the Mer de Glace, and from there to the routes. However, both are quite tame and could be done in the right conditions with lightweight boots and a walking axe. I saw many do the approach without crampons, however I used them. Little instep crampons would likely be fine.
i spent a great week climbing round there in July. The bolted belays help make long routes roll on efficiently. |