Rock climbing: multi-ptich route up Le Jallouvre
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Mairie du Grand-Bornand
Phone : +33 4 50 02 78 20
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Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
74450
Le Grand-Bornand
The Tour du Jalouvre ("Tour" means "Tower", 1988 m) is a sub-peak of the Pic du Jalouvre (2408 m), a popular summit for hikers. High-quality climbing of moderate difficulty, this southeast-facing area dries quickly, allowing early-season climbing.
Altitude: 1550 m (base of route)
Height of route: 200 m - 250 m
Number of routes: 5
Route rating/difficulty: 4c: 1 5b: 3, 5c: 1, 6a: 2, 6b: 2, 6c: 1, 7a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing
Approach: 10-15 minutes
To consider:
Bring 50 m double ropes and 12 quickdraws.
Take caution, the slopes above the climbing area present considerable avalanche risk. Wait until the snow has completely melted before climbing.
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
Height of route: 200 m - 250 m
Number of routes: 5
Route rating/difficulty: 4c: 1 5b: 3, 5c: 1, 6a: 2, 6b: 2, 6c: 1, 7a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing
Approach: 10-15 minutes
To consider:
Bring 50 m double ropes and 12 quickdraws.
Take caution, the slopes above the climbing area present considerable avalanche risk. Wait until the snow has completely melted before climbing.
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.
In summary
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Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
74450
Le Grand-Bornand
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.992259
Longitude : 6.465752
Ask for information at the Tourism Office or refer to the guidebook to locate the different climbing areas.
Park in the large parking lot overlooking the chalets in Cuillery, located between Chinaillon and Col de la Colombière pass. From there hike down the talus slope, cross over a small creek via a bridge close to the chalets, and then hike up towards the climbing area, trending slightly left to reach Jalouvre's lower bastion.
Park in the large parking lot overlooking the chalets in Cuillery, located between Chinaillon and Col de la Colombière pass. From there hike down the talus slope, cross over a small creek via a bridge close to the chalets, and then hike up towards the climbing area, trending slightly left to reach Jalouvre's lower bastion.
Tarifs
Free
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The via ferrata of the Tour du Jallouvre is characterized by an atmosphere both aerial and mineral. Difficulty range from AD to D+ depending on the chosen route.