Description
Boulders to climb in every direction. 117 known and rated boulder problems.
Altitude: 1700 m
Height: 3m to 10 m boulders
Number of routes: 117
Route rating/difficulty: 3a: 1, 3b: 4, 3c: 2, 3b: 3, 4b: 11, 4c: 14, 5a: 3, 5b: 15, 5c: 16, 6a: 19, 6b: 5, 6c: 7, 7a: 2, 7b: 1, 7c: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Approach: 10 to 15 minutes
To consider: dangerous/exposed falls for some boulder problems.
Equipment: a pair of climbing shoes, a chalk bag, one or more crash pads, friends to spot you, a 20 m rope, a 60 cm sling, 2 locking carabiners, and a harness.
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
