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Lat/Lon:
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45.99450°N / 7.01020°E |
Route Type:
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Snow, ice and easy rocks at the end |
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Time Required:
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Half a day |
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Difficulty:
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PD+ |
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Approach
Start at the refuge Albert premier at the French side. Go over the Glacier du Tour the base of the couloir at the southwest side of the mountain. It takes about 1,5 to 2 hours to the start of the couloir at an elevation of 3200 m.
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Route Description
The couloir is mostly a snow and ice climb and reaches at the top an angle of 50 degrees. From the end of the couloir just follow the ridge in an easy scrambling to the summit. The total height to cover from the base of the couloir to the summit is 350 m.
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Essential Gear
Crampons, ice-axe, rope and other safety equipement
Miscellaneous Info
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jsurinx - Dec 7, 2002 8:49 am - Hasn't voted
Route CommentYou can also do the route from the refuge Cabane de Trient
in Switzerland.It takes about two hours for the approach of the couloir and two hours for the ascent and one hour for the descent.It is a very nice refuge and very good food.
georgen - Jul 25, 2010 8:13 am - Voted 6/10
DifficultyI would classify the whole route as AD-,pitches of III uiaa on the ridge,not easy scramble!