One of the 4-star climbing areas of the Aravis Mountains. Located at 1800 meters altitude with an ideal southeast facing aspect.
Altitude: 1800 m
Height of cliff: 30m-90 m
Number of routes: 64
Route rating/difficulty: 4b: 1, 4c: 3, 5a: 6, 5b: 6, 5c: 13, 6a: 13, 6b: 12, 6c: 11, 7a: 10, 7b: 7, 7c: 4, 8a: 2, 9b: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing, in the shade between 16.00 and 17.00 during the summer.
In the sun from 8.00 to 15.00 in the autumn.
Approach: 25-30 minutes
To consider: often windy.
The rock is extremely abrasive, so extremely conducive to friction moves (smearing, etc.). The entire cliff is equipped with 12mm bolts; all anchors are equipped with chains and quick links.
Many routes are 30 m long, so bring at least a 60 m rope as well as 12 quickdraws. A helmet is highly recommended.
The base of the cliff is steep.
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 cliff: 30m-90 m
Number of routes: 64
Route rating/difficulty: 4b: 1, 4c: 3, 5a: 6, 5b: 6, 5c: 13, 6a: 13, 6b: 12, 6c: 11, 7a: 10, 7b: 7, 7c: 4, 8a: 2, 9b: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing, in the shade between 16.00 and 17.00 during the summer.
In the sun from 8.00 to 15.00 in the autumn.
Approach: 25-30 minutes
To consider: often windy.
The rock is extremely abrasive, so extremely conducive to friction moves (smearing, etc.). The entire cliff is equipped with 12mm bolts; all anchors are equipped with chains and quick links.
Many routes are 30 m long, so bring at least a 60 m rope as well as 12 quickdraws. A helmet is highly recommended.
The base of the cliff is steep.
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
