A superb day on exceptional granite rock. This very wild route where you will not meet many people.
Region
Switzerland - Mont Blanc
Duration
1 Day
Months
June, July, August, September
600€ /groupe for 2 people
Difficulties
Mountaineering Level 3 - Advanced
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Be in good physical shape
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Carry a 6 to 8 kg backpack
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Autonomous knowledge and practice of mountaineering techniques and equipment
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Technical level required: Quite Difficult (AD) in mountaineering and 5 in climbing
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Walk between 6 and 12 hours
Itinerary
The day
Departure from Val d'Arpette for a 2 to 3 hours approach to cover the 1100m denivelation. Once at the Col des Ecandies, we take out the equipment and the route starts from there. A wonderful ridge traverse on a beautiful rock, with a few passages in 5b/c. The climbing is very pleasant and lasts about 5 to 6 hours. A short abseil at the end of the traverse allows you to get back on the cows floor in order to descend into the valley.
D+ 1200 m / D- 1200 m
Included
- A fully qualified and experienced IFMGA guide for the duration of your trip
- Mountain rescue radio
- Mandatory individual mountaineering safety equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe
Not included
- PicNic/Lunch of 1st day, for you and your guide
- Personal insurance covering the activity
- All that is not included in "the price includes".
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All Ecrins Prestige guides have gained the highest guiding qualification from the IFMGA and are certified to guide anywhere in the world