Montets

Montets is a toponym used in the French Alps, most commonly associated with features in the Mont Blanc massif in the Haute-Savoie department. The name occurs in several nearby places and is especially linked to two well-known sites in or around the Chamonix valley: a peak and a ski area.

Aiguille des Montets is a prominent peak in the Aiguilles Rouges range, overlooking the Chamonix valley between Chamonix and Argentière. It is a familiar objective for mountaineers in summer and offers views of the surrounding Mont Blanc massif and glaciers. Access to approaches typically starts from the Chamonix area, with routes varying in difficulty.

Les Grands Montets refers to one of the major ski areas in the Chamonix valley. Located near Argentière on the flanks of the Mont Blanc massif, it forms part of the larger Domaine skiable de Chamonix. The area is known for high-alpine terrain, extensive glacier runs, and a long ski season, attracting experienced skiers and mountaineers, particularly in winter and spring.

Etymology and usage: Montets derives from the root mont, French for mountain, with the plural form often used in toponyms to indicate smaller peaks or features in the vicinity of larger mountains. Because of this common naming, “Montets” may refer to different geographic features in the region, depending on context.

See also: Aiguille des Montets; Les Grands Montets.