Time:	one day (plus one for hut approach)
Difficulty:	D (difficult), 650m of technical terrain with climbing up to 4c
People:	one, good endurance for a long day required
Access point:	train to Montenvers, hike to Envers des Aiguilles hut
Online:	topo on camptocamp

The Aiguille de la Republique is an iconic spire that can be seen from the Chamonix valley. Its normal route climbs up the back side (envers des aiguilles) and is an absolute classic must-climb in the region. With its length of 650m it offers mostly easy climbing in good rock and makes for a full day out.
The summit is an obelisk with smooth walls all around. The first ascent party only conquered it by throwing a lasso! Nowadays, there is a bolt ladder up it that can be used to technically climb it.