Rock climbing: multi-ptich route up Paré de Joux

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74450
Le Grand-Bornand
This multi-pitch route on Paré de Joux is along the right bank of the Grand Crêt coomb (viewer's left), and has the quickest and easiset approach when parking at Les Confins. Topping out at 2167 m, this is one of the finer routes of the area.
Altitude: 1900 m (base of route)
Height of route: 200 m
Number of routes: 1
Route rating/difficulty: 5c: 1, 6a: 6, 6b: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: west facing,
Approach: 45 minutes
To consider:
Bring 50 m double ropes, 10 to 12 quickdraws, carabiners for the anchors, and two long slings. The route is bolted with stainless steel 10 mm bolts. Rappel anchors are equipped with chains and quick links. Bring your approach shoes on the first two pitches for the descent couloir from the top of P2.

Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28 climbing areas, 600 routes, 1400 pitches), which you can purchase through the Compagnie des Guides des Aravis (Aravis guide service) - www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com
From spring to autumn, depending on snow and weather conditions. Inquire about conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety.
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En altitude
74450
Le Grand-Bornand
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.919513
Longitude : 6.507297
Ask for information at the Tourism Office or refer to the guidebook to locate the different climbing areas.

From La Clusaz, take the road that leads to Les Confins. Park in the parking lot at the end of the road. Take the wide hikers' trail for 300 meters and then turn right on to the trail that heads up the Grand Crêt coomb. The start of the route, approximately 45 minutes after leaving the parking lot, will be on your left, right next to the trail, one or two switchbacks up after a large cave.


Note: "Combe" in French means "coomb" in English, as well as "gully or small valley". The Aravis Mountains are made up of a series of "coombs", and are referred to on both the topographic map as well as in the guidebook.
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